Adding to the challenges of 2020, the South African Revenue Services (SARS) announced that it did not make its annual budget. Tanya Tosen Master Mobility and Tax Specialist In addition, SARS amended the tax laws for South African expats, now drawing them into this diminishing tax net. Previously all income for services rendered abroad were…
Remote work has become the norm for many employees and professionals alike. Along with the growth of the ‘gig’ economy, which surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, the most remarkable change is the flexibility and mobility of remote working employees, who can criss-cross the country and global borders without taking a day’s leave. Tanya Tosen Master…
SIX THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR Post-Covid economic resurgence saw an increase in international work opportunities. With skills in hand, many South African professionals have become sought-after in other countries. As a result, their finances and subsequent taxation have come under scrutiny. However, along with the awareness of tax complications, another threat has emerged. Financial…
With the world’s recent and continuing lockdowns, in view of the ever-present Covid-19 pandemic, more and more South Africans are considering moving abroad (or having their children move abroad). “Work from anywhere” is the theme of the day and, while this seems a simple enough endeavour in theory, in reality there are many concerns which…
“From blocked accounts, to financial freedom, and back to blocked accounts.” Lovemore Ndlovu SARS and South African Reserve Bank Specialist On Thursday 3 June 2021, SARS issued its guidance on what ceasing South African tax residency involves, by posting its “Cease to be a Resident” webpage. This is a welcome initiative that may clear up…
South Africa has a history of taxpayers making use of offshore structures in order to conceal their assets and income. Taxpayers have long believed that these arrangements were beyond SARS’ reach, but will they stand the test of time? While many South Africans have previously disclosed their offshore assets under the tax and exchange control…
SARS issued a guideline for taxpayers who want to cease South African tax residence. The guideline confirms that ceasing tax residency of South Africa is not a box ticking exercise. On Thursday 3 June 2021, SARS issued its guidance on what ceasing South African tax residency involves, by posting its “Cease to be a Resident”…
We have seen significant changes and adjustments to the exchange control policies with National Treasury steadily reducing exchange controls for individuals seeking to send money abroad, particularly in the last 15 odd years. The most dramatic changes were implemented early this year where we saw National Treasury follow through with their proposed plans as per…
South African expatriates who ignore their tax obligations will soon find themselves in hot water with SARS. “They need to urgently review their compliance status with an expatriate tax specialist or risk a major personal financial crisis and even jail time,” warns Jashwin Baijoo, Legal Manager, Africa Tax and Compliance at Tax Consulting South Africa….
On the minds of many South African expatriates are the options which are available to them for tax relief in South Africa, given the many changes made to the tax laws in South Africa. However, it appears that these issues are not only highly relevant for taxpayers themselves, but also for the tax practitioners who…
