Taxpayers Beware! Voluntary Compliance Is Always Better Than Compelled Compliance
In view of July being just around the corner, and with it, the opening of the 2022 tax season, there is an increasing need for voluntary compliance throughout the taxpayer population. This is even more imperative for taxpayers who have income-generating assets, as should taxpayers have failed to declare any income in prior years, and […]
SARS’ New Auto Assessments: Expats, Ensure Up To Date Status To Avoid The Crosshairs
The 2022 tax filing season is now already open, and SARS has introduced a new “auto-assessment” protocol.
We Want To Employ a SA Worker Overseas: What Are The Implications?
We are a South African non-profit organisation looking to appoint a South African citizen in a European country on an employment contract. What would the tax implications be, and do we need to apply for approvals if we proceed?
SARS Showing Pro-Activeness – In The Right Direction Despite Shortened Tax Season
Although SARS has issued many press statements around Tax Filing Season starting on 01 July 2022, and it has been shared many times in the media, it is worth noting a few pro-active steps made by the revenue authority this tax season which instills faith in the Kieswietter regime.
Ceasing SA Tax Residency In Countries That Don’t Offer Permanent Residence
To be released from their local tax obligations in relation to foreign income, emigrating South Africans must be able to prove to SARS that they have permanently left the country. But how can they do so if they are moving to a country, like the UAE in general, where long-term residence (for immigration purposes) is […]