Tax articles
4 Tips for handling black tax
Legacy building – how to effectively manage estate tax
Minimise your tax liability, and maximise your rebate
How to manage your finances if you emigrate
Emigration and financial emigration are not the same thing. We reveal the best options for managing your finances if you choose to move abroad.
Tax tips for the self-employed in South Africa
Self-employed people are responsible for administering their own personal income tax. We explain the process from registration to payment.
The solar tax rebate - helpful or not?
The solar rebate can enable householders to offset the cost of getting off the grid. We explore what this tax incentive entails, and who stands to benefit.
Pay less tax by registering your business abroad
Running your own business can be an expensive endeavour, which is why it’s important to minimise costs like your corporate income tax. We find out how starting your business in a country with a lower corporate income tax rate can generate...
Marriage and tax
Did you know that your tax status is intimately connected to your marital status? It helps to know the tax benefits and burdens you can expect if you tie the knot. We spoke with some experts to find out.
Implement your own tax-saving strategies
Few people see taxes as anything other than a grudge expense. However, by implementing the correct tax strategies, you may find ways to save. We have a look at what a tax strategy is and we look at some examples to illustrate this.
Should you trust your tax practitioner?
You hand over the burden of filing your taxes to your trusted tax practitioner. But who is responsible if there are errors in your tax return?
How are you taxed on your 'side-hustle'?
In addition to working a full-time job, many South Africans work part-time as freelancers or contractors to make ends meet. Colloquially known as a ‘side hustle’, this kind of work is usually done in the evenings or over the weekends.
SARS' fixed penalties for late tax filers
Penalties are not a new concept for SARS. From the outset, a system was created to identify instances where individuals and businesses failed to submit their returns.