NEWS | SARS IDENTIFIES FIRST GROUP OF HIGH NET WORTH TAXPAYERS
SARS’ “High Wealth Individual Taxpayers Unit” (the Unit) is up and running and as promised, SARS has sent out the first batch of welcome letters to those who meet the criteria to form part of this elite club.
NEWS | LAST CHANCE FOR SA FARM WORKERS TO RECEIVE US DOLLARS FINANCIAL SUPPORT – APPLICATION DEADLINE IN TWO WEEKS!
Thousands of South Africans working on farms in the United States may qualify for financial relief support that will provide welcome relief after farm work seasons were cut short during the Covid-19 pandemic.
NEWS | BY THE NUMBERS: EXPAT TAX THROUGH THE LENS OF EXPERTISE
On the minds of many South African expatriates are the options which are available to them for tax relief in South Africa, given the many changes made to the tax laws in South Africa.
NEWS | EMIGRATING AT 55 PLUS? YOU STILL PAY TAX AND YOU’LL WAIT FOR YOUR RA
If you’re 55 plus and have emigrated or are intending to emigrate, you’ll still have to submit annual returns to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and pay tax on your worldwide income for the rest of your life.
NEWS | WEALTHY TAXPAYERS WITH OFFSHORE HOLDINGS IN THE SPOTLIGHT WHILE LEAVING THEIR TAX ADVISORS IN THE DARK
SARS shines the torch on wealthy individuals One of the biggest highlights of this year’s budget speech revealed SARS’ latest ammunition.
NEWS | CATCH AND RELEASE: REDUCING DIVIDENDS WITHHOLDING TAX UNDER A DOUBLE TAX AGREEMENT
Less is more, which could not ring truer than when it comes to withholding taxes. This is especially the case in respect of dividends, which are subject to a withholding tax of 20% in South Africa.
NEWS | SARS’ RECRUITMENT STRATEGY RAISES SERIOUS QUESTIONS
SARS’ recruitment drive has provided some insight into the state of affairs at the organisation. With applications now closed, SARS released the details around the roughly 88,000 applications it received, and the numbers paint an unsettling picture.
NEWS | SARS KEEPS TABS ON SOUTH AFRICA’S BRAIN DRAIN
South Africa has experienced a large brain drain over the past few years with many skilled South Africans emigrating. However leaving South Africa doesn’t mean you can forget your relationship with SARS.
NEWS | SARS ATTACK ON SOUTH AFRICAN TAXPAYERS ABROAD
Introduction of Automatic Exchange of Information The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has discovered R400bn in offshore holdings owned by South Africans and is on the rampage to collect all taxes that it is owed on these assets.