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If you won the lottery, would you be taxed?
We all dream about winning the lotto, and having millions transferred into our bank accounts. But have you considered how much of it you would have to surrender to the tax authority?
How to open a bank account for your parents
Your parents or grandparents may have grown up in a time when not everyone had bank accounts. Perhaps they preferred working with cash, or maybe it just wasn’t the norm to work through banks.
What is a business tax profile?
When you register as a taxpayer, a personal tax profile will be created for you. If you have a business, you will need to register this as well.
Will SARS inform you if you miss a claim you’re entitled to?
During tax season, you will complete your income tax forms and submit this to SARS. Depending on what you have declared, you will receive a tax return. However, what if you accidentally miss a claim you’re entitled to?
Does reversing a debit order impact your credit score?
You are in control of your debit orders. If you’re dissatisfied, you’re allowed to reverse or stop it. However, what does this mean for your credit score?
How much do you pay for your garage card?
We look at the garage card offerings from Absa, Nedbank, Standard Bank, and First National Bank (FNB), and consider what clients get for their fees.
FNB’s fee-free youth account
Read more about the FNBy account, which is available to anyone aged 24 years or under.
How are you taxed on your retrenchment package?
Unemployment is one of the biggest problems in South Africa. The emergence of Covid-19 has exacerbated the situation, with a lot of companies retrenching their employees.
Will car insurance cover loss of income?
Imagine you’re stranded due to car trouble and you won’t manage to meet a deadline. This means you won’t get paid for your current project, and you may even lose a client.
How to collect money from people who owe you
There may be moments in your life where you have to call in your debts. Here are steps to ensure that you ultimately get paid.
Should you do your own bookkeeping?
If you’re running a small business, you may have baulked at the cost of hiring a specialist to take care of your bookkeeping. Instead, you may have wondered whether it’s possible to handle this yourself.
How to keep your banking details safe online
Online shopping has increased in popularity and, in many households, it’s become the norm. Gone are the days of transport costs and spending time in queues.