The South African Revenue Service (SARS) strives to streamline tax compliance for all citizens. When taxpayers maintain transparency and diligence, their interactions with SARS are typically smooth. However, neglecting compliance…
Just because you’re moving abroad doesn’t mean you can wave goodbye to your South African tax responsibilities. If you’re still considered a South African tax resident, you’re still on the…
Moving abroad doesn’t always mean you’re free from South African tax obligations. If you’re a South African tax resident, you must stay compliant with the South African Revenue Service (SARS),…
If you are a South African and your employer asked you to work in another country for more than six months while payroll remained in South Africa and taxes were…
Did you know the South African Revenue Service (SARS) no longer issue paper-based tax clearance certificates? It’s true! In 2015, SARS switched to the Tax Compliance Status (TCS) system, a…
Whether you’re a South African expat living abroad or a newcomer to South Africa, understanding the tax system and obtaining and maintaining a Tax Number from the South African Revenue…
As a South African expat living abroad, managing your finances in more than one country shouldn’t be a source of anxiety for you. But, with the South African Revenue Service…
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has the legal authority to appoint third parties, such as banks, to recover outstanding debt on their behalf. This appointment is made in terms…
Seeing red on your eFiling tax return status dashboard? Don’t panic! Spotting a “non-compliant” status notification when seeking your SARS tax clearance certificate simply indicates that there is an issue…
South Africans living abroad are facing a significant shift in procedures from the South African Revenue Service (SARS). This change comes with a warning for expats regarding their tax compliance….
