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How do you offset capital gains losses?
Capital gains tax is a subject that we’ve covered frequently in our blogs. We’ve discussed who needs to pay capital ...
What is exempt foreign employment income in South Africa?
With SARS becoming increasingly crafty in their methods of tracking down South Africans earning an income overseas, it’s important for ...
South African pepper steak pie
The infamous South African pepper steak pie wields tremendous savoury power. It can either leave you wracked with nostalgia if ...
Looking to immigrate to Italy: tax incentives to move to Italy
There’s no shortage of excellent reasons to immigrate to Italy, from magnificent landscapes to cultural delights and cuisine. You can ...
Mauritius: A perfect haven for South African expats and business owners
For South Africans seeking a fresh start abroad or considering starting a business in another country, the culmination of their ...
Dividends tax exemptions in South Africa: the facts and figures
What is dividends tax and how does it affect South Africans living abroad? What are the dividends tax exemptions and ...
African Breese Specialty Foods: South African shop in Canada (home from home)
Canadian South Africans… what do you do when a lekker South African treats craving hits? We’ve got the answer for ...
Voluntarily liquidating a South African company: what tax residents and non-residents should know
In the face of tough times, many directors and shareholders have had to make difficult business decisions. One of the ...
Expat tax compliance: take action now to avoid financial penalties from SARS
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has recently increased its penalty enforcement, targeting individuals who fail to submit their tax ...
South African noodle salad (Kerrie Noedelslaai) for a braai
Are you looking for an easy curry noodle salad recipe for your next cookout or braai? Kerrie noedelslaai is the ...
Breaking News – SARS implements new Tax Compliance Status process: what you need to know
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has changed its Tax Compliance Status (TCS) process, with the introduction of the "Approved ...
The lowdown on relocation allowance taxation in South Africa
Relocating for work purposes can be challenging and stressful, both from a logistical and cost perspective. In the past, the ...
Financial Emigration before 2021 does not mean you have ceased SARS tax residency
If you have financially emigrated before 2021 it does not mean that you have ceased your tax residency with SARS ...
The ins and outs about Simba Chips and their flavours!
Gone are the days when chips flavours were stock-standard salt and vinegar, or cheese and onion. Nowadays, you can get ...
Relocating to Portugal? You might be able to claim tax back
Portugal is currently a popular migration destination due to its ranking as the fourth most peaceful country in the world, ...
A Sweetie Pie recipe to make at home
Think of the most melt-in-your-mouth South African treat that evokes hmm-hmm-hmm every single time. Think of whipped crème (or vanilla ...
Cape Malay cabbage bredie recipe
If ever there was a South African dish to remind us of our childhoods, cabbage bredie has to take first ...
Countries that pay you to move there
Have you been dreaming of living abroad or relocating from your current country but are worried about how you will ...
South African unit trusts: do you pay capital gains tax on unit trusts?
According to the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) at the end of 2021, the total net asset ...
Tax warning for South Africans looking to emigrate: What you need to know
Leaving South Africa doesn't necessarily mean escaping the South African Revenue Service (SARS) tax system. As a nation, we are ...
Moving abroad? Here’s what you need to know about how to update your SARS details
Once you’ve left South Africa permanently and relocated abroad, you have a duty to inform the South African Revenue Service ...
