July 10, 2023

Is a maintenance payment a ‘donation’?

Helping someone out may be exempt from donations tax—but as always, the devil is in the detail… Donations tax is one of those strange taxes where […]
September 19, 2022

Beware the ‘Ides of SARS’

Telephonic audits are on the rise “A soothsaver bids you beware the ides of March”.  These famous Shakespearean words forewarning the misfortune of Roman emperor Julius […]
March 16, 2022

What to do after discovering fraud in your business

Anyone who’s ever had the misfortune to fall prey to credit card fraud, knows that it’s a huge hassle. If you’re running a business, you should […]
March 16, 2022

Buying or selling a home? Know the process

The transfer process is synonymous with building a house. The foundation must be laid and certain parts are built simultaneously in order for the process to […]
October 12, 2021

Readily apparent error in tax returns

A taxpayer who is aggrieved by an assessment or decision of SARS against that taxpayer has the right to dispute that assessment or decision. If an […]
August 18, 2021

Offshore companies are about more than just tax benefits

Many people who own business face a frustrating fate every year when the tax man comes a-knocking, as a large portion of their profit is taxed by the […]
February 9, 2021

How will the POPI Act affect the real estate industry?

On 1 July 2020, the enactment of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) commenced, which will come into full effect on 1 July 2021. As its name states, the […]
February 9, 2021

Why do I need to know my rights as taxpayer?

Since the introduction of the Tax Administration Act in 2011, which aimed to consolidate most of the administrative matters in tax acts, taxpayers have become ever more […]
January 27, 2016

SARS PRESCRIPTION

Imagine the following scenario: a taxpayer named Andrew is on his annual vacation for four weeks. On the fifth day of his vacation, he is lying […]
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