February 3, 2021

Leaving your property behind?

The exodus of South Africans to foreign jurisdictions has been well publicised, and due to this, much has been written about the so-called “exit tax” that applies when one ceases […]
February 3, 2021

Insuring your tax obligations

In addition to tax liabilities (tax capital amounts), taxpayers are also subject to an array of penalties and interests in respect of late payments, understatements, specific punitive […]
February 3, 2021

2020: A year in tax

As a new year dawns, we reflect on some of the significant highlights (and lowlights) of the 2020 tax year and look ahead at how it will influence […]
November 24, 2020

Shareholding in SA companies: Beware of residency changes

In 2001, South Africa, like many other countries, introduced capital gains tax aimed at levying capital gains tax on the gain made from the disposal of certain assets. […]
November 24, 2020

Sale of dwellings by fixed property developers: SARS rules

In terms of the Tax Administration Act, the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) can issue Binding General Rulings (“BGR”) on matters of general interest or importance and clarifies the […]
November 24, 2020

Bursaries and scholarships: The tax rules are changing

Over the past several years, many employers and employees have made use of the beneficial tax treatment of bursary and scholarship schemes, as provided for in […]