How to evaluate investment opportunities
A rewarding investment begins with a thorough evaluation. Understanding how to evaluate investment opportunities enables you to safeguard your financial future. It’s not just about spotting a potentially profitable venture, but also about ascertaining whether the opportunity aligns with your financial aspirations, risk threshold, and long-term investment strategy. Here is an easy-to-follow guide to help […]
Ways to navigate an interest rate hike in South Africa: The power of expert advice
When the sun is shining, it is the opportune time to fix the roof. This adage is especially true in the context of economic situations, where preparation is key to weathering financial storms. In South Africa, as in many parts of the world, interest rates have seen an upward trend, posing significant implications for personal […]
BUDGET 2021: CORPORATE TAX AMENDMENTS
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivered his third annual budget address on 24 February 2021. The corporate tax rate reduction from 28% to 27% for years of assessment commencing on or after 1 April 2022 was arguably the most significant windfall for corporate taxpayers, although the actual cash benefits thereof will only be seen in the 2023 calendar year. Below, we highlight some of the other significant proposals, which […]
ARE TAX STATUTES UP FOR INTERPRETATION?
Decisions of South Africa’s courts are an essential source of law. The courts uphold and enforce the Constitution and develop common law that is consistent with the values of the Constitution, and the spirit and purpose of the Bill of Rights. In a taxation context, court decisions assist in how legislation must be interpreted or […]
SARS’ POWER TO APPOINT A BANK AS A COLLECTING AGENT
Decisions of South Africa’s courts are an essential source of law. The courts uphold and enforce the Constitution and develop common law that is consistent with the values of the Constitution, and the spirit and purpose of the Bill of Rights. In a taxation context, court decisions assist in how legislation must be interpreted or […]
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION
As payroll administrators ourselves, we encounter a few frequently asked questions that employers, business owners or those responsible for payroll administration within organisations struggle with. Below we have a detailed answer for you on these burning questions you are facing. We hope that you find them insightful. Question: At what stage is an employer required […]
Proposed Tax Changes Affecting Trusts
On 8th July 2016, the National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published for public comment the final two bills to give effect to the tax proposals announced by the Minister in the 2016 Budget. The Standing Committee of Finance will convene public hearings in the second half of August 2016 on these […]