Tax season in South Africa can be a stressful time, but the SARS auto-assessment system has streamlined the process for millions of taxpayers. As we approach the 2025 tax season,…
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For many South Africans who have left the country to live abroad, understanding their tax obligations back home can be tricky and confusing. While emigrating physically is one step, ceasing…
Thinking about cashing out your pension or provident fund? Whether you’re retiring in South Africa or setting up to live offshore as an expat, it’s important to know how your…
With the tax filing season on the horizon, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is intensifying its drive to recover unpaid taxes, including from citizens residing abroad. Nicknamed a game-changer…
If you’ve ever had to deal with the South African Revenue Service (SARS), you’ll know it’s not always a quick and easy process, especially when there’s a dispute involved. Whether…
Will a plane ticket and a new address be enough to escape your South African tax obligations? Think again. Many expats discover, to their dismay, that simply leaving the country…
Let’s talk about Capital Gains Tax for a hot minute. Also called CGT here in SA, this tax means that if you sell an asset and make a profit, the…
Facing a looming tax debt with the South African Revenue Service? Burying your head in the sand is a dangerous gamble. Unlike a passing storm, this threat won’t blow over….
If you’ve waved goodbye to South Africa permanently, and you’re currently in the process of wrapping up your financial and tax affairs from abroad, there’s a strong possibility you’re considering…
Imagine this: You’re enjoying the sun on a beach in Thailand, sipping a coconut, when you receive an unexpected email. It’s from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), not a…