Guiding consumers since 2009

Government considers bid to encourage savings

22 Feb 2012

By Staff Writer

Finance minister Pravin Gordhan on Wednesday revealed the government’s bid to encourage voluntary savings in South Africa, consideration is being given to the introduction of tax-exempt short and medium-term savings products.

The proposal is that individuals should be permitted to save up to R30 000 a year, with a lifetime limit of R500 000, in registered savings or investment products that would be free of tax on interest, dividends or capital gains.

“The current tax free interest income thresholds will be reviewed and possibly phased out as part of this reform and dull details of the proposals can be found in the Budget Review,” said finance minister Pravin Gordhan.

Recent Articles

Featured Work from home, have meetings at restaurants – the new normal?

With companies moving from static office spaces to working remotely, meetings have predominantly been held online. However, some companies have turned their attention to meeting at variable locations, such as restaurants or hotel conference rooms.

Is a home loan a great savings tool?

There are many saving and investment options available to consumers. What you decide to use is dependent on your circumstances. But should you make your home loan your choice of a savings vehicle and how does that exactly work?

Everything you should know about tax auto assessment

In 2019, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) launched a system, which was dubbed an “auto assessment”, to assist taxpayers with their annual tax returns. But what does this system entail, and how will it impact you?

What does it mean to be a registered Financial Services Provider?

You may have noticed that financial institutions state that they’re registered Financial Services Providers (FSP). But what does this actually mean, and how does this benefit you as a consumer?