Can SARS tax you on your way out the door? Yes, but not on everything, and not in the way most people expect. The South African exit tax is a…
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Many South Africans who work abroad assume that exempt foreign income means there is nothing to declare and nothing to file. The exemption is claimed on a tax return. SARS…
When a South African expat permanently returns to South Africa, it has important tax consequences. This is especially relevant to expats with foreign income. It will also affect anyone with…
No one likes discovering they’ve made a tax mistake, especially when it involves several years of missed declarations or unpaid tax. But whether it was an honest oversight, a misunderstanding…
Managing expat tax in South Africa can be unexpectedly complex, especially when it comes to receiving a SARS tax refund. Many South Africans living abroad only discover an issue when…
South Africans working abroad often assume they’re “off the taxman’s radar,” especially if their employer is not registered for employees’ tax in South Africa. But that assumption can get expensive,…
If you are a South African working abroad, you already know how tricky South African expat tax can be. Between understanding tax for expats in South Africa, confirming whether you…
If you’re a South African working or living abroad, you’ve probably heard friends confidently throw around phrases like the 183 day tax rule or the 60 day test. Some swear…
Starting a new chapter outside South Africa is exciting — new places, new cultures, new opportunities. But as every expat quickly learns, there is one old thing that follows you…
Living abroad is exciting — new experiences, new opportunities, and sometimes, a new set of tax rules to navigate. The truth is, many South Africans overseas end up paying more…