Closing the Gap using building blocks.
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Mind The Tax Gap! Here’s How…

Increased funding allocated in Budget 2025 will enable SARS to zoom in on an estimated R800 billion in unpaid taxes in South Africa, including a substantial so-called “tax gap” of uncollected taxes. For taxpayers, this means more scrutiny, enquiries, verifications, and audits – and more stringent debt collection measures. Here's how we can help you mind the “tax gap” by maintaining complete compliance and taking immediate action if your tax affairs become the subject of SARS’ scrutiny.
budget 2025 how it affects you and your business
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Budget 2025: How It Affects You and Your Business

The proposed VAT increase of 0.5% in 2025 and another 0.5% in 2026 is the big news from Budget Speech 2025. The increase is strongly opposed by political parties within and outside the GNU – but it is only one way in which individual and corporate taxpayers will bear the brunt of another substantial Budget shortfall. Here’s a brief overview of how the tabled Budget 2025 proposals will impact individuals and businesses (if they come into effect). Professional tax advice has never been more important.
why use a registered tax practitioner here’s what sars says…
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Why Use a Registered Tax Practitioner? Here’s What SARS Says…

“Protect Yourself – Use Only Registered Tax Practitioners” was among the first messages from SARS this year. The message also highlighted the risks of engaging the services of unregistered practitioners and provided an online look-up feature where a practitioner’s registration can be verified. Not only are we proud to confirm that our team of tax professionals is correctly registered, we’re also pleased to highlight the many benefits that come from working with registered tax practitioners.
budget 2025 your tax tables and tax calculator
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Budget 2025: Your Tax Tables and Tax Calculator

In its current form, Budget 2025 will effectively bring about an increase in personal income tax by not adjusting the tables for tax rates, rebates and credits, while also implementing substantial increases in ‘sin’ taxes and introducing a 0.5% VAT increase on 1 May 2025 and another 0.5% increase effective 1 April 2026. This selection of official SARS Tax Tables and other useful resources will help clarify your tax position for the new tax year.
disagree with sars here’s how we can assist you
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Disagree with SARS? Here’s How we Can Assist You

If you don’t agree with an assessment from SARS, swift action and careful management of the dispute process will maximise your chances of a favourable outcome. This is because various deadlines must be met, a payment suspension must be requested, and a solid objection must be presented and managed to final resolution. Fortunately, we’re here to help.
are you ready for the next provisional tax deadline
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Are You Ready for the Next Provisional Tax Deadline?

The second provisional tax deadline for the 2025 tax year is just days away (28 February 2025). It’s the trickiest and most important provisional tax deadline of the tax year, because the income estimates on which it’s based must be highly accurate. Estimates that don’t fall within 80 – 90% of your actual taxable income can expose taxpayers to a stiff 20% under-estimation penalty. We can help you to meet this important deadline and ensure that it meets SARS’ stringent criteria for compliance and zero penalties.
starting a new business here are the tax implications...
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Starting a New Business? Here Are the Tax Implications…

Starting a new business isn’t just a challenging undertaking. It also comes with a list of tax liabilities and administrative obligations. Not to mention an impact on the business owner’s personal tax affairs. This overview highlights not only the compelling case for prioritising tax planning when starting a business, but also the reasons why your accountant is a must-have from Day 1...
to host or not to host a year end party
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To Host or Not To Host a Year-End Party?

Should your business host year-end functions for staff, clients and suppliers? While there’s no obligation to have an end of year shindig, it may be a long-held tradition in some companies or an expectation among suppliers or clients in certain industries. There are a few business benefits to hosting an event, along with a few cons and tax implications. This article will help you make the right decision for your business.
can you afford to work overseas how double taxation agreements work

Can You Afford to Work Overseas? How Double Taxation Agreements Work

If you live in one country and work in another, you may already be aware of the threat of double taxation. Your country of residence may want to claim tax for the services it provides, while the country you work in may want their income taxes too. It’s a tricky scenario that changes depending on the specific circumstances. To try and prevent this from happening, South Africa has entered into Double Taxation Agreements with 79 countries. But even when the law’s on your side, it can still be confusing. Read on for the lowdown…
global corporate tax changes advice is more crucial than ever
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Global Corporate Tax Changes: Advice Is More Crucial Than Ever

There have been significant shifts in the corporate income tax landscape of late – not only in South Africa, but across the globe. The global minimum tax is a pertinent example. And although its immediate impact is on large multinationals, the changes could well benefit local businesses in the long term. This and other pivotal changes in global and local company income tax (CIT) regimes underscore how important the right tax advice is for businesses of all sizes in today’s fast-changing business world.