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Three important things to know about getting tax clearance from SARS
If getting your South African tax clearance is something that’s been lingering on your to-do list, here’s what you need to know ...
Can I still own property in South Africa after tax emigration?
While South Africa’s property market is currently considered a buyer’s market, it makes sense that there has been an uptick ...
Boerewors paptert
Boerewors, oh boerewors, how do we love thee, let us count the ways! Let’s stop for a moment to count ...
Beer-braised lamb shanks and mieliepap – South African style
If you’re on the lookout for authentic South African food, you’ve got to add lamb shanks to your list. Our ...
Can I still cash in my South African retirement annuity without “financially emigrating”?
Before tax law changes in 2021, South Africans who relocated abroad could cash in their retirement annuities once they’d formalised ...
Expat Tax Matters: How does the “ordinarily resident” test work?
In a residence-based tax system, your tax status in South Africa determines how much tax you pay, and where. If you ...
Roosterkoek – South African bread recipe
Are you looking for a simple and easy way to wow your guests at your next braai? Why not make ...
Five things to know about your South African retirement annuity before and after turning 55
55 is the legislative age at which retirement from your retirement investments becomes an option. Yes, it is all there ...
What’s the deal with cashing in your South African retirement annuity in 2022?
Retirement annuities (RAs) are tax-efficient investments that allow South Africans to save for their golden years – contributions are tax-deductible ...
Emigration and taxes – what should South Africans consider?
With so many individuals and families emigrating or planning to emigrate from South Africa, it’s important to have a solid ...
Fish on the braai
Nothing describes a summer in the sun more than a succulent fish braai under the blue African sky! Served with ...
What is the 183-day rule for tax residency?
South Africans living abroad have had to come to grips with their tax residency since tax law amendments brought them back into ...
Cashing in your SA retirement annuity after tax emigration – how long must you wait now?
It’s a question that’s top of mind for most South Africans who have relocated abroad permanently: Once I’ve ceased tax residency ...
Butternut Soup
As you search the internet for the perfect butternut soup recipe, has it ever crossed your mind where this delicious ...
South African shops abroad
Taking the plunge into the unknown and landing on foreign shores is sure to be an exciting time, but then ...
Tax Residency 101: Do I have to pay tax in SA if I work abroad?
If you’ve moved abroad for work in the last twelve months, or you’re considering your career options overseas, there are ...
Mosbolletjies
Nothing reminds Saffas of home more than the smell of freshly baked mosbolletjies. The delectable aroma of freshly baked mosbolletjies ...
Shining the light on South African designers
What comes to mind when you think of the world’s top designers? Paris fashion? New York catwalks? Fashionistas and design ...
What can South Africans living abroad do with their annuities?
If you’re a South African living overseas, it’s more than likely that your retirement annuity is one of the things ...
What will SARS do if I don’t want to tax emigrate right now?
South Africans earning abroad have been brought back into the tax net by the Taxation Laws Amendment Act of 2020 ...
Rice Krispie treats
Rice Krispies, or Rice Bubbles to the Aussies and New Zealanders, is a breakfast cereal made from rice and sugar ...
