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2026 National Budget Impact on SMEs: What You Should Know
The 2026 National Budget did not introduce significant headline tax increases. However, it implemented structural threshold adjustments that materially affect succession planning, retirement modelling,...
Minority shareholders do have rights under South African law
Being a minority shareholder in a business doesn't mean you have no say. In South Africa, if you hold 49% or less of a...
Time is Money! 5 Last-Minute Tax Tips to Save You Money in SA (2024)
The deadline for IRP6 and IT14 tax returns for companies, including CC's, Co-operatives, and Body Corporates, came and gone on the 29th of February,...
Payroll Tax: 6 prevalent myths dispelled
To dispel some commonly held misconceptions, let's delve into six prevalent payroll tax myths in South Africa.
Myth 1: Salary vs. Overtime/Commission: A Tax Showdown?
Contrary...
Employment law: 3 Factors to Avoid Costly CCMA Disputes
South Africa’s Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has revealed that an estimated 80% of its cases originate from the employees of small...
Payroll Basics: Getting it right from the start
Running an efficient, accurate payroll is a vital administrative function in any small or medium-sized business (SMB). With the correct processes and systems in...
SARS introduces automated VAT assessment system
South African VAT vendors should familiarise themselves with SARS's recently launched automated VAT assessment system. SARS’ notice, which was issued on 11 December 2023,...
The Big Not-So-Bad Taxman of the JSE
No need to speculate, in South Africa, there are indeed tax implications on the trading of derivatives. However, the characterisation of monies earned on...
Are “Without Prejudice” offers truly without prejudice?
In the world of legal settlements and debt negotiations, the term "without prejudice" has often been used to signify an offer or agreement that...
Potential VAT increase a double-edged sword
South Africans breathed a collective sigh of relief during the recent medium-term budget speech, when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana did not announce an increase...
Trusts: More complex, but far from obsolete
Locally, as trust compliance becomes more complex and trusts become more costly to administer, their value is increasingly being questioned. However, a trust’s worth...
‘Mother-in-law’ VAT approach: SARS eyes real-time tracking
A live feed of your business's VAT data to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) could become a reality in the next five years,...
Explainer: Phantom Shares as employee incentives
Companies across South Africa are exploring methods to incentivise and retain their workforces, with the adoption of Phantom Shares emerging as a promising solution....
Minority shareholders do have rights under South African law
Being a minority shareholder in a business doesn't mean you have no say. In South Africa, if you hold 49% or less of a...
Time is Money! 5 Last-Minute Tax Tips to Save You Money in SA (2024)
The deadline for IRP6 and IT14 tax returns for companies, including CC's, Co-operatives, and Body Corporates, came and gone on the 29th of February,...
Payroll Tax: 6 prevalent myths dispelled
To dispel some commonly held misconceptions, let's delve into six prevalent payroll tax myths in South Africa.
Myth 1: Salary vs. Overtime/Commission: A Tax Showdown?
Contrary...
Employment law: 3 Factors to Avoid Costly CCMA Disputes
South Africa’s Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has revealed that an estimated 80% of its cases originate from the employees of small...
Payroll Basics: Getting it right from the start
Running an efficient, accurate payroll is a vital administrative function in any small or medium-sized business (SMB). With the correct processes and systems in...
SARS introduces automated VAT assessment system
South African VAT vendors should familiarise themselves with SARS's recently launched automated VAT assessment system. SARS’ notice, which was issued on 11 December 2023,...
The Big Not-So-Bad Taxman of the JSE
No need to speculate, in South Africa, there are indeed tax implications on the trading of derivatives. However, the characterisation of monies earned on...
Are “Without Prejudice” offers truly without prejudice?
In the world of legal settlements and debt negotiations, the term "without prejudice" has often been used to signify an offer or agreement that...
Potential VAT increase a double-edged sword
South Africans breathed a collective sigh of relief during the recent medium-term budget speech, when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana did not announce an increase...
Trusts: More complex, but far from obsolete
Locally, as trust compliance becomes more complex and trusts become more costly to administer, their value is increasingly being questioned. However, a trust’s worth...
‘Mother-in-law’ VAT approach: SARS eyes real-time tracking
A live feed of your business's VAT data to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) could become a reality in the next five years,...
Explainer: Phantom Shares as employee incentives
Companies across South Africa are exploring methods to incentivise and retain their workforces, with the adoption of Phantom Shares emerging as a promising solution....
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