Understanding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is vital for future South African expats. This complex tax is levied on the profit made when selling an asset for more than its purchase…
When loved ones pass, they often take care to bestow a legacy on those they left behind. Being bequeathed a property in South Africa can be a touching gift, but…
Inheriting a property in South Africa can be a blessing, but you might wonder if you’ll face tax implications from such an inheritance. Luckily, the inheritance itself isn’t taxed immediately,…
Shares are one of the most common investment classes and form a major part of the investment portfolio of most investors. Choosing a winning share portfolio is difficult enough, so…
There’s a lot to think about when planning to leave South Africa to relocate abroad permanently. There are financial and tax implications to consider when emigrating from South Africa. Upon emigration,…
If you’re not prepared for it, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) can be a nasty shock to the system. Let’s take a look at what Capital Gains Tax is, when you’d…
Capital Gains Tax. If those three dreaded words send chills down your spine, this post is for you. What is capital gains tax exactly? How will capital gains tax affect…
With impending changes to the Income Tax Act for South Africans living and working abroad (#ExpatTax2020), many are considering their options in the face of being taxed up to 45%…