Tax can be confusing enough, but when you add in South African terms like tax year and tax season, even seasoned expats can scratch their heads. Many South Africans, including…
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Returning to South Africa after years abroad is an exciting step. Whether it’s reconnecting with family, enjoying biltong and boerewors again, or rediscovering your favourite local spots, there’s a lot…
Trying to move money out of South Africa as an expat? It’s not always as simple as a bank transfer. Without the right paperwork, the South African Revenue Service (SARS)…
If you’re a South African living abroad, you may have heard that SARS (the South African Revenue Service) is actively reaching out to expats about their tax residency status. Whether…
Ever wondered why SARS is asking for extra documents after you’ve already filed your tax return? Or maybe you’ve heard horror stories about audits and you’re worried that you’re next….
Are you thinking about sending funds overseas, perhaps to chase an exciting investment opportunity or as part of your plan to relocate to greener pastures? Well, if you’re South African,…
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…
So, you’ve probably heard people talking about getting a “South African tax clearance certificate.” Well, here’s a bit of a surprise: the South African Revenue Service (SARS) no longer issues…
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…