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3 Questions SA Expats Must Ask About Tax Residency

28/01/2022

Access to current information has become the saving grace for expatriates. However, with the advent of social media platforms, came an accompanying surge of opportunistic advisors who unknowingly, and sometimes knowingly, mislead vulnerable expatriates in their quest for clarity, and in so doing, potentially harm their relationship with the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”). Thomas...

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SARS Eager To Employ Inexperienced Youth To Assist Confused Taxpayers

27/01/2022

The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) recently expressed its intentions to dive into its recruitment drive with renewed vigour. First on the block, is the employment of 250 young South Africans. This presents a grave concern for expats working, or planning to work, abroad. Thomas Lobban Legal Manager, Cross-Border Taxation Victoria Lancefield General Manager Financial...

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2021 Tax Proposals Signed Into Law – 5 Key Changes

26/01/2022

The President has given effect to the 2021 tax proposals by signing three tax Acts into law. On 14 January 2022, the President gave his assent to the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Act No. 19 of 2021 (“Rates Act”), the Taxation Laws Amendment Act No. 20 of 2021 (“TLAA”) and...

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Withdrawal Of Exit Tax Confirmed As President Signs Tax Bills Into Law

24/01/2022

The President has given effect to the 2021 tax proposals by signing the relevant tax Acts into law. With the promulgation of the Taxation Laws Amendment Act No. 20 of 2021 (“TLAA”), Government’s promise to scrap the exit tax on retirement interests has been confirmed, at least for now. The 2021 Draft Tax Bills were...

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Tax Residency Certificates: The Contentious Debate Amongst Expat Tax Advisors

19/01/2022

For years the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) has been trying to amend legislation to affect the way that expatriates are taxed on their foreign earnings. Their relentless pursuit for tax compliance often directs them towards individuals who are not disclosing all their earnings. Recently SARS began requesting audits of those working offshore with more...

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The ‘Silent’ Changes Affecting South Africans Who Are Emigrating

18/01/2022

The transition from the old emigration regime to the current regime - ceasing of tax residency, came with some relief. However, there were some silent changes that went unnoticed. The most notable change has been the requirement of a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS PIN) for every capital transfer a Non-Resident/Non-Tax Resident makes to offshore....

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Are You Ready For A Financial Emigration?

13/01/2022

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...

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SARS’ New Letters of Non-Residency – Hidden Teeth

13/12/2021

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has recently started issuing letters to taxpayers working abroad, confirming their change in status to non-residents for tax purposes. This is a somewhat peculiar development for expatriates who have previously ceased their tax residency, as they are now requiring an additional step to objectively support their non-residency as issued...

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Bad Advice Can Fuel Expat Misconceptions

07/12/2021

Widespread misconceptions about South African expatriate tax legislation can land taxpayers in hot water with SARS, often resulting from inaccurate information from either tax practitioners or SARS personnel. Nikolas Skafidas Tax Diagnostic Specialist Alex Mahundla Tax Diagnostic Specialist The 3 most common misconceptions expats fall victim to 1. Tax returns: The majority of expatriates declare...

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SARS Is Now Issuing Letters Confirming Non-Residency – What Does This Mean For Expats?

06/12/2021

One of the challenges faced by taxpayers who have left South Africa and ceased their South African tax residency has been obtaining objective confirmation of the fact. Ordinarily, this dilemma would require a taxpayer to maintain a preponderance of objective evidence to demonstrate the fact that they are non-resident, and this evidence would generally include...

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Expatriate Tax: A Definitive Textbook That Unpacks The Complexities Of Expatriate Taxes

24/11/2021

The number of South African taxpayers working abroad have increased systematically over the last two decades, as did the number of expatriates planning to formalize their emigration. Finding themselves in multiple tax jurisdictions for prolonged periods, expats are either exposed to excessive taxation or they neglect their taxes altogether. The equation is complicated by the...

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The Expat Spouse: Unable To Work While Their Partners Work Abroad

19/11/2021

Expat spouses are likely to accompany their partners when they relocate for work. However, their hopes of also getting work are often dashed because their spousal visas prohibit them from working in that country. They soon find themselves pinned down in a foreign country while their careers are placed on hold. Spouses or life partners...

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3 Questions SA Expats Must Ask About Tax Residency

SARS Eager To Employ Inexperienced Youth To Assist Confused Taxpayers

2021 Tax Proposals Signed Into Law – 5 Key Changes

Withdrawal Of Exit Tax Confirmed As President Signs Tax Bills Into Law

Tax Residency Certificates: The Contentious Debate Amongst Expat Tax Advisors

The ‘Silent’ Changes Affecting South Africans Who Are Emigrating

Are You Ready For A Financial Emigration?

SARS’ New Letters of Non-Residency – Hidden Teeth

Bad Advice Can Fuel Expat Misconceptions

SARS Is Now Issuing Letters Confirming Non-Residency – What Does This Mean For Expats?

Expatriate Tax: A Definitive Textbook That Unpacks The Complexities Of Expatriate Taxes

The Expat Spouse: Unable To Work While Their Partners Work Abroad

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