William Louw - Director: South African tax
  William Louw   ● Apr 29, 2024

How to navigate double taxation on SA living annuities fo...

If you are a South African living abroad with a living annuity, a Double Taxation Agreement can help avoid being taxed on the same income twic...

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Tim Powell: Director
  Tim Powell   ● May 2, 2023

SARS changes to the tax compliance status process – it's ...

On 24 April 2023, SARS announced changes to its Tax Compliance Status process, with immediate effect. Here’s everything you need to know about...

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William Louw - Director: South African tax
  William Louw   ● Sep 15, 2022

How a tax directive can reduce your monthly South African...

When you get a large or unusual payout like a retrenchment package or you’re a commission earner with an income that fluctuates from month-to-...

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William Louw - Director: South African tax
  William Louw   ● Aug 17, 2022

Understanding South African tax and reserve bank definiti...

Many people who have to file taxes in South Africa get confused by the terms that are used by the South African Revenue Service and the South ...

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William Louw - Director: South African tax
  William Louw   ● May 12, 2022

SARS non-resident tax status confirmation letters – your ...

Living abroad has a significant impact on how much tax you pay and to which country that tax is to be paid. We take a look at why it’s importa...

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Tim Powell: Director
  Tim Powell   ● Jul 28, 2021

Inheriting from South Africa in 2021 and beyond: What exp...

If you’re a South African living overseas and due inheritance from a South African estate, here’s what you need to know about the new process ...

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Niel Pretorius
  Niel Pretorius   ● Mar 1, 2021

SARS proposal on the taxation of retirement funds of non-...

As part of the 2022 budget, Treasury has made a proposal to tax pension funds irrespective of treaty provisions contained in numerous tax trea...

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William Louw - Director: South African tax
  William Louw   ● Aug 3, 2020

Working from home? How to claim tax back from SARS during...

The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to many South Africans working from home. Using a home office often means that you have extra expenses ...

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William Louw - Director: South African tax
  William Louw   ● Jul 14, 2020

How to authorise a tax practitioner to do your SA taxes

SARS has made changes that mean you have to register yourself for eFiling even if you have a third party doing your taxes for you.

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