5 Top Tips For Expats To Make Themselves Tax Ready
Adding to the challenges of 2020, the South African Revenue Services (SARS) announced that it did not make its annual budget.
Working Remotely Abroad: Not As Simple As Packing Your Bags And Leaving
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.
Avoid Tax Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing: 6 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.
Planning for Exit
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).
Recent Changes To Financial Emigration Leaves Banks In The Dark
“From blocked accounts, to financial freedom, and back to blocked accounts.”
Through the Looking Glass: SARS Audits on Offshore Assets
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?
Declaration Of Cease To Be A Tax Resident
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 any misconceptions and dispel any advice peddled in the market that this is simply a matter of ticking boxes.
Disappearing Exchange Control
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.
Non-Compliant Expats In Africa Headed For Tax Showdown With SARS
South African expatriates who ignore their tax obligations will soon find themselves in hot water with SARS.
NEWS | BY THE NUMBERS: EXPAT TAX THROUGH THE LENS OF EXPERTISE
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.
