Expat Talk: What happens if I don’t emigrate for tax purposes?
If you’re a South African living and working abroad, it’s likely that you’re weighing up your options when it comes to tax emigration after the changes brought into effect by the Taxation Laws Amendment Act in March 2020. According to these changes, South Africans...
Expat tax matters: claiming your tax back in South Africa
Did someone say “tax refund”? Yes, that’s a real thing. Believe it or not, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) isn’t always about taking all of your money. Sometimes SARS even gives some of it back! All jokes aside, as a South African living and working overseas,...
What happens if you ceased tax residency in South Africa a number of years ago without notifying SARS?
South Africa has a residence based tax system. This means that if you are considered a resident for tax purposes, you are expected to pay income tax on your worldwide income to the South African Revenue Service (SARS). However, if you left South Africa, and you’re no...
Do you pay tax in South Africa if you work overseas?
Do you pay tax in South Africa if you work overseas? This is a question that begs to be answered! A lot of people seem to be confused when it comes to expat tax South Africa. Many South African expats start living and working overseas without giving much thought to...