Tax matters for expats are getting increasingly complicated. This is because the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has taken a renewed interest in expats earning an income abroad since 1…
Many people find tax season stressful, but getting a tax refund can be a welcome surprise. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) may issue tax refunds if you’ve paid more…
Understanding your tax situation can be tricky after emigrating from South Africa to work and live abroad. Leaving the country doesn’t automatically end your obligations to the South African Revenue…
Moving money across international borders can be a complex dance, especially when it comes to paying for services rendered. Exchange control regulations can get complicated, fast! To avoid confusion, we’ve…
As a South African who has recently emigrated and is now working and living abroad, it may take you some time to wrap your head around the intricacies of your…
While no one enjoys paying tax on their hard-earned income, everyone gets a kick out of getting money back from the taxman. What are we talking about? Tax refunds from…
While there is a saying that the best things in life come in twos, this does not apply to tax. Particularly double taxation. No one wants to pay tax even…
If you’re a South African working in Australia, it’s important to know your tax obligations in both countries. This is because South Africa (your home country) has a residence-based system…
Tax can be a tricky thing, and it gets trickier the bigger our global village grows. As more people move away from their countries of birth, putting down roots elsewhere…
Let’s face it – no one wants to be taxed twice on their hard-earned income, but if you’re a South African tax resident earning a foreign income abroad it’s a…