Tax Matters: How Do You Know When SARS Owes You Money?
When it comes to tax, it always feels like you’re the one owing the South African Revenue Service money, right? Fortunately, that’s not always the case because sometimes SARS is the one that owes you money and you can claim it back. Let’s talk about tax refunds in...
Everything You Need to Know About The New Expat Tax Law in South Africa
Until March 2020, South African residents living and working abroad could apply for tax exemption on foreign income. This has since changed. Now, South African residents temporarily abroad are expected to give the South African Revenue Service a cut of their...
The Expat’s Guide to: Tax Emigration from South Africa
The upcoming changes to South African tax law that will effectively close the loophole that allowed South African emigrants to cash in their retirement savings early, will see the formal emigration system being replaced with a tax emigration process. Instead of being...
Expat Tax Matters: How Does The New Expat Tax Law Affect Couples?
It’s not the most romantic topic for couples to discuss, but it’s one of those big adult things that needs to be addressed in every relationship: money. Specifically income, and income tax. It’s a discussion worth having, especially if you’re a couple living abroad...