Are you aware of these tax changes?

Kari Lagler|Published

Taxation may be a certainty, but the rules are much less consistent. This year sees a few changes that might affect your tax obligations in future.

Stress-free tax filing

Kari Lagler|Published

Whether you submit your tax returns yourself or employ a tax practitioner, some planning and organisation could help to make the income tax process less painful ...

How to dispute your tax assessment

Kari Lagler|Published

If you think SARS has erred in its assessment of your tax obligation, you can lodge an objection and, if necessary, take it through a dispute-resolution process. ...

Tax: beware of ‘deeming’

Kari Lagler|Published

If you transfer money or assets to someone, or to an entity, on favourable terms to reduce tax, beware of the deeming provisions.

Pension top-ups don’t mean more tax

Kari Lagler|Published

A recent SARS ruling is good news for employees whose employers replace post-retirement medical scheme benefits with a lump sum paid into their pension fund accounts. ...

Tax issues for new businesses

Kari Lagler|Published

There are several tax issues you should be aware of when you move from salaried employment to self-employment.

No room for error

Kari Lagler|Published

The penalties you could pay if you fall foul of SARS.

The go-between

Kari Lagler|Published

How to measure the performance of your tax consultant

Who owes where?

Kari Lagler|Published

If you have income and/or assets in SA and a nomadic lifestyle, you could become a taxpayer in more than one country … or none.

Company or partnership?

Kari Lagler|Published

An investment club is not a taxable concept that is separately dealt with in the Income Tax Act. The tax treatment depends on the club’s legal form.

New rules for investment income

Kari Lagler|Published

Changes have been made to how interest and dividends are taxed

CGT on foreign assets

Kari Lagler|Published

The capital gains tax calculation on the disposal of foreign assets has been made easier.

Krugerrands and tax

Kari Lagler|Published

When you sell your Krugerrands, are your gains subject to income tax or capital gains tax? The issue is not clear cut.

Deadline for property unbundling

Kari Lagler|Published

Tax incentives for unbundling a residential property held in a company or trust.