In March 2021, the new draft Critical Skills List (“CSL”) was published by the Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) for public comment before finalisation. While there is much speculation on last-minute changes to the list, the inclusion of tax professionals is one that is likely to remain.
The SA Revenue Service (SARS) intends to change the way it calculates the effective tax rates of people who receive income from more than one source, one of those being a retirement fund. This will be introduced as from 1 March 2022. The aim is to prevent these taxpayers from accumulating large tax debts when […]
The deadline to submit your annual income tax returns has passed. Whether you missed this deadline, or you were a bit unprepared for your last submission, it is a good time to start planning for the 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2022 tax year. Not only will you be prepared when time comes to […]
With the year fast drawing to a close, and in light of the tax return submission deadline being so graciously extended by the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”), many taxpayers are now stuck between a rock and a hard place, either pay SARS and face the frosty wrath of your loved ones when there is […]
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has recently started issuing letters to taxpayers working abroad, confirming their change in status to non-residents for tax purposes. This is a somewhat peculiar development for expatriates who have previously ceased their tax residency, as they are now requiring an additional step to objectively support their non-residency as issued […]
With 2022 around the corner, South Africans working abroad should start preparing themselves for the new year. While difficult to steer clear of misinformation on social medias, these common misconceptions about Double Taxation Agreements (“DTAs”) could help you to spot the snake in the grass.
One of the challenges faced by taxpayers who have left South Africa and ceased their South African tax residency has been obtaining objective confirmation of the fact.
Life on the seas can be a lot of fun, especially if you are young, adventurous and up for a challenge. However, with all the excitement and the newness of being on a vessel, it is easy to lose track of your financial matters. Tax alone can be a tricky topic when you are working […]
The Pretoria High Court delivered a profound judgment concerning the confidentiality of taxpayer secrecy on 11 November 2021.
SARS published a media release confirming at the eleventh hour that the deadline for filing individual tax returns has been extended until the 2nd of December 2021. But what is the driver behind the indulgence?