Protecting Yourself from Fraudsters this Tax Season

Protecting Yourself from Fraudsters this Tax Season

By Andrea Kritzinger 14 October 2025 With the ever-increasing ingenuity and sophistication of cybercrime and fraudulent transactions, it is essential to remain informed and vigilant, particularly when handling correspondence that appears to be from the South African...
The Latest Tax Requirements and Deadlines

The Latest Tax Requirements and Deadlines

By Ronél Nieuwoudt 5 June 2025 Key Income Tax Filing Dates for 2025 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced important dates for the 2025 income tax filing season. Taxpayers are advised to take note of the deadlines to ensure compliance and avoid...
Be A Step Ahead With Provisional Tax

Be A Step Ahead With Provisional Tax

By Nannette Botha Cash flow considerations with provisional tax can be a headache. Provisional tax does seem like an administrative hurdle from SARS, but with some planning, it can be used as a tool that allows both tax planning and cash flow planning. Important dates...
VAT Rate on Services to Non-Residents

VAT Rate on Services to Non-Residents

by Liezel Hodgson Section 11 of the Value-Added Tax Act No. 89 of 1991 deals with several instances where a rate of 0% VAT can be charged. Subsection 2 of this section applies specifically to the rendering of services.  Section 11(2)(l) specifically refers to services...
Tax Planning

Tax Planning

Tax is an expense and expenses should be managed and kept as low as possible.  That is a basic business principle. To manage tax, you need to be able to estimate it (“to measure is to know”, if I may quote a previous employer).  This entails being able to know your...