by Emile Hattingh | Mar 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
The 2027 National Budget, tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, places strong emphasis on fiscal discipline while offering targeted relief to households and small businesses. Tax and VAT adjustments form the backbone of this year’s proposals, reflecting...
by Emile Hattingh | Oct 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Giving back not only supports great causes—it can also reduce your tax bill. South Africa’s tax laws encourage individuals and businesses to donate to registered public benefit organisations (PBOs) by offering attractive tax deductions. 1. Donations to Approved PBOs...
by Emile Hattingh | Sep 26, 2025 | SARS
An arm’s length transaction is a business deal where the parties act independently, without influence from personal or professional relationships, and negotiate terms based solely on market forces. This principle ensures fairness, transparency, and...
by Emile Hattingh | Aug 15, 2025 | SARS
🧾 Understanding the Requirements for Provisional Tax. Provisional tax often sounds more intimidating than it really is. It’s not a separate tax—just a system designed to help taxpayers spread their income tax payments across the year, rather than facing a large lump...
by Emile Hattingh | Jul 11, 2025 | SARS
Each year, thousands of South Africans receive auto-assessments from SARS and assume their tax affairs are sorted. But accepting the auto-assessment without a second thought could cost you—in refunds, compliance, and peace of mind. Below, we break down common myths...