Tax Season 2020 – Here Are The Important Dates
SARS has made some changes, and it’s safe to say that tax season will look a little different this year.
SARS Announces Changes To Tax Season 2020
On May 5, SARS announced new tax filing seasons and a much more heavy-handed approach to those who don’t comply.
Important Info Regarding SARS Interest And Penalties Incurred As A Result Of Coronavirus
What happens if your tax submissions are filed late as a result of COVID-19, and you incur interest and penalties?
SARS Warns South Africans To Watch Out For These New Scams
Criminals are capitalising on SARS’ efforts to crack down on tax non-compliance by sending out scam emails and messages.
SA Taxes In 2020 – What To Expect From The Year Ahead
We’re not even a month into 2020 and things are already looking iffy for the South African economy. Our tax shortfall needs to be made up somewhere.
Less Than Two Weeks Left – Avoid These Common Tax Return Mistakes
Most of us don’t really know what we’re doing when we fill out tax returns, which is why people are prone to making these four crucial mistakes.
SARS Has Some New Rules When It Comes To Trusts And Taxes
SARS has introduced a number of new complicated measures to ensure that trusts function correctly in terms of tax compliance.
Be Warned: SARS Is On The Warpath Again
SARS wants you to know that failure to file your tax returns will be met with the full force of the National Prosecuting Authority.
Wednesday Morning Spice
SARS gets Mark Lifman. Bathabile Dlamini out. Another love letter from Kim to Trump. Chemical castration law. 40 000-year-old severed wolf head found. World’s highest-paid athletes list. Gaga, Cooper’s ex, bond. Harry to Angola.
Three Easy Ways To Prep For Tax Season 2019
With less than a month to go until tax season starts once again, here’s everything you need to know to get ahead of the game.
How SARS Will Determine Who Pays Expat Tax
Since the National Treasury and SARS announced that expat tax law changes, there’s been some panic. It’s worth brushing up on that front.
Analysts Reckon The Tom Moyane Ruling Is The End Of The Zuma Era
Yesterday, the High Court in Pretoria dealt Tom Moyane, and by association Jacob Zuma, a serious blow. The wheels of change are turning.
Didn’t File Your Tax Return In Time? You Could Be Looking At A Nasty Fine
SARS are looking to crack down on individuals and businesses who were late to the party, and they are threatening sizeable administrative penalties.
Why You Don’t Leave Your Tax Filing Until The Final Day [Video & Images]
The deadline for filing your tax returns as a non-provisional tax-payer was October 31 – a bad day for procrastinators who tried to file at the last minute.
Wednesday Morning Spice
SARS R120k book, R200m contract shockers. Dros rape crowdfunding. Khashoggi body parts found in garden. British #MeToo scandal. SA’s best restaurants. Rapper dies after plane stunt. Depp’s new film. Secret Netflix codes.
Somebody Mixed That SARS IT Chief’s Trainwreck Interview Into A Dance Track [Audio]
You know you’ve reached peak internet notoriety when somebody remixes your interview into a dance track. Drop that beat, Mmamathe Makhekhe-Mokhuane.
Trainwreck, Round Two – SARS’ IT Boss Hasn’t Learnt Her Lesson [Video]
Yesterday morning’s SABC interview with Mmamathe Makhekhe-Mokhuane, SARS’ IT boss, was a trainwreck. She wasn’t done for the day.
Today’s Complete Trainwreck Of An Interview Comes Via SARS’ Chief IT Officer [Video]
SARS is in serious need of some PR, given that their plight has been widely discussed following the damning Nugent report. This is not that good PR.
How Tom Moyane Destroyed SARS In Seven Easy Steps
You already knew that SARS is a bit of a mess, but the Nugent Commission of Inquiry’s report is astounding. There is one man at the centre of it all.
Last-Minute Tips For Those Who Still Haven’t Filed Their Taxes
Tax season is almost over, which means the deadline for submitting your tax returns is rapidly approaching. Here’s what you need to know.
Thursday Morning Spice
Moyane’s R142 billion robbery. Fears over missing CT psychologist worsen. NK improving nuclear. DA tearing itself apart. Was Grace behind Zim assassination? Rhino horn trade. Get shredded in six weeks. Loch Ness hunt. Floyd’s $18 million watch. Leo and Brad’s new movie.
What SARS Shortening The Tax Season Means For You
Some people are go-getters, and others tend to leave things to the last minute. If you fall into the latter category, then you’ll need to pay attention.
A Lamborghini, Gold Bars And An AK47 – Hawks Bust Local Syndicate Who Claimed R99 Million Tax Refunds
The Hawks appear to have found their wings this year, swooping in on a massive syndicate operating out of Durban and Jozi. Turns out they’re taking the piss at SARS.
South Africa’s VAT Could Increase For The First Time Since 1993
During the budget speech on February 21, South Africans will learn how the government plans to cover massive budget shortfalls. You might not like it.
You’ll Be Surprised At How Few South Africans Bother To File Their Tax Returns
Every month it’s the same thing: the government takes a percentage of our money, which they’re supposed to use for the greater good. About those tax returns, then.
This Tax Year Is Going To Be A Nightmare For SARS
Here’s a pretty staggering statistic – 1% of the South African population pays 60% of the personal tax collected by SARS. That doesn’t bode well for our economy.
That SARS ‘Offshore Assets’ Amnesty Period Proved Very Profitable
After announcing a tax amnesty programme for those who had money stashed away in offshore accounts, SARS have tallied up the cash.
Could KPMG Be Going Down The Same Road As Bell Pottinger?
After releasing a statement on Friday retracting the findings and recommendations of its 2014 report into an alleged SARS rogue unit, KPMG is falling apart.
Local Analysts Suggest Another Hefty Tax Increase Before The End Of The Year
Needing to fill some massive tax holes, analysts are expecting SARS to increase taxes during our Finance Minister’s mini-budget speech in October.
SA Expats Earning Money Overseas Are In For A Nasty SARSprise
If you are one of the many who reap the benefits of paying lesser tax from working overseas, that all might change in the next few years. Here’s what you need to know.