The Importance of a Tax Diagnostic Report for South African Expatriates

The Tax Diagnostic process entails a non-invasive review of a taxpayers eFiling profile, through investigating the records held by SARS. This information is then compared with the taxpayer’s unique circumstance to determine if there are any discrepancies between the SARS records and current circumstance.

Meddling in Others’ Affairs: The Department of Home Affairs’ “Tax Policy” Amendment

The Department of Home Affairs’ (the DHA) recent amendments to Immigration Regulations are likely to spark controversy among South African taxpayers, especially expatriates working abroad, who are still diligently fulfilling their South African tax obligations.

Demystifying the Cease Tax Residency Process – Back to Basics

South African expatriates are often faced with a challenging decision – whether or not to cease their tax residency in South Africa (SA). However, this process has evolved drastically over the last few years, causing confusion for expatriates and tax professionals alike. Many remain unaware of what ceasing their tax residency in SA means and […]

SARS Continues to Place South African Expats at a Crossroads

In recent years, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and National Treasury have implemented several legislative and policy changes that have paved the way to enforcing the tax obligations of South Africans living and working abroad.

Are You Ready For A Financial Emigration?

Those who were keeping their options open during 2021, should have a firmer grasp about their future in 2022. Many South Africans toying with the idea of emigration, will be ready to take the next step towards moving their lives to another country. But are you ready for a financial emigration? Here are some points […]

NEWS | UP IN THE AIR: SARS’ FOCUS ON EXPATRIATES THIS FILING SEASON

In 2021, the world is an entirely different place to live in as compared to the past, and many South African expatriates face more uncertainty than ever before due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

NEWS | TEMPLE GROUP (MAURITIUS) UPDATES ON THE IMMINENT FISCAL REFORMS IN SA

Celebrating the launch of its regional office on the west coast of Mauritius, Temple Group conducted a workshop on the 2020 Tax Reforms in SA, emphasising the reforms announced in the recent budget speech, and the importance of choosing the correct processes for relocating oneself or a company outside of SA.

NEWS | DON’T FORGET THESE DEDUCTIONS WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR TAX RETURNS

During tax season, citizens will flock to the South African Revenue Service’s (SARS) branches to submit their annual tax returns. However, when doing so, some people always focus on remuneration tax and forget about other deductions.

NEWS | SARS DECLARES WAR ON NON-COMPLIANCE

SARS Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has used the South African Institute of Tax Professionals’ Tax Indaba as a platform to fire a shot across the bow, letting taxpayers know that non-compliance will be met with the full force of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The Commissioner has allied himself with the NPA and concluded a new […]