The New SARS “Solar Energy Tax Credit”
The proposed new law regarding the tax credit available to individuals who install solar panels has been announced. The system will be introduced in the form of a tax credit, as opposed to a tax deduction. This is good news as it affords individuals with a uniformed opportunity in claiming the same tax credit. Under […]
HR & Payroll Can Debunk Tax Myths with Training
Most employees do not understand the complex tax calculations the payroll team applies to their monthly earnings and often inundate them and Human Resources with questions about their deductions. The many tax myths shared by and amongst employees and professionals alike only fuel these misunderstandings and misconceptions, leaving employees in the dark.
SARS Audits: Speedbump for Luxury Vehicle Owners
In the Preliminary revenue results announcement earlier this month, the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) declared unprecedented revenue collection figures arising from taxpayer audits and investigations over the preceding tax year. In his compliance address, SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter (“Kieswetter”) reported 854 strategic taxpayer audits being conducted during the 2022/2023 tax year which yielded R5.4 […]
SARS Considers Ordaining Solar Installers as Spies
The recent draft public notice issued by SARS proposes that Solar Installers must report taxpayer information.
Policy Withdrawals – Navigating the Inconsistencies of Expat Requirements
South Africans abroad face multiple challenges when it comes to withdrawing their retirement policies in South Africa. The most recent being the South African Revenue Services (“SARS”) implementation of the 3-year lock in rule on retirement funds in March 2021. This was further exacerbated by cumbersome requirements and additional administration burden required by policy providers.