NEWS | WORKING FROM HOME: WHAT COVID-19 MEANS FOR TAXES ON EXPATS STUCK IN PLACE
Following the most recent presidential address, it is clear that South Africa’s borders are going to remain closed for non-essential travel, at least for the time being.
NEWS | SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL CONFIRMS THAT 15% VAT IS CHARGEABLE ON CROSS-BORDER GOODS AND SERVICES
Introduction Many South African companies make a living by providing goods and rendering services in Africa. Where these companies are vendors, VAT is ordinarily levied at 0% on these foreign supplies; which assists to ensure that there is no VAT leakage.
NEWS | TAX PRACTITIONERS AT THE READY – SARS OFFICIALS RETURN TO WORK
On 4 May 2020, the Minister of Finance issued a telling directive in Government Gazette No. 43266, in terms of which “services required to comply with an obligation imposed by or to exercise a right in terms of a tax Act” are expressly included within the ambit of “essential financial services”.
NEWS | COME RAIN OR COME SHINE, EXPATRIATE TAX WILL BE DUE SOON
Here comes the rain again With 1 March 2020 being the sunrise of the expatriate tax, the first tax payment will become due 31 August 2020.
NEWS | FLEXIBLE BENEFITS CAN PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF DURING COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak has propelled countries around the world to implement strict measures to combat the virus. President Cyril Ramaphosa imposed minor restrictions on gatherings and alcohol sales as a start.