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February Provisional Tax Deadline: How to Avoid Stiff Underestimation Penalties

News, January 2026 / Pyper Turner

The second provisional tax deadline for the 2026 financial year is just days away on 27 February 2026. This is an important and tricky deadline, because this second provisional tax estimate must be quite accurate (within 80–90% of actual taxable income) to avoid SARS’ stiff under-estimation penalty. Find out how we can help you to

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Moving from Freelancer to Employer: The Complete Guide

News, November 2025 / Pyper Turner

Whatever your line of work, moving from solo-business or freelancer to taking on staff is a big choice usually prompted by steady demand you can’t handle on your own. Taking on staff is about much more than finding an extra pair of hands, though. It also means committing to monthly salaries, tax deductions, UIF payments,

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Outstanding Tax Debt? SARS’ Expedited Debt Compromise Ends 31 December 2025

News, November 2025 / Pyper Turner

To offer taxpayers a way to settle outstanding tax debt swiftly and to regularise their tax affairs on more favourable terms, SARS has launched an expedited tax debt compromise process. Applications are only open until 31 December 2025, however, so find out here how we can assist your business to take advantage of this very

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NPO? NGO? NPC? PBO? What’s the Difference Anyway?

News, November 2025 / Pyper Turner

Helping others should be the simplest thing in the world, but the truth is there’s a lot more red tape than you might expect. You’re just trying to run a community project, but then you’re told you need to register as an NPO, but everyone’s calling you an NGO, your accountant says it might help

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Parental Leave: Out With the Old, in With the New

News, October 2025 / Pyper Turner

Welcoming a new child into the world is one of life’s great joys, but for working parents it comes with practical and financial challenges. If questions like “Will we get leave and if so for how long?”, “Will it be paid leave or can we claim UIF?” and “Can we both take leave or just

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How Your Payment Terms Could be Damaging Your Business

News, October 2025 / Pyper Turner

Extending payment terms to 30, 60 or 90 days may feel like a smart business decision – but beneath the surface these terms could be draining your company more than you realise. Read on to discover the many ways these “invisible loans to your clients” are hurting you. Then, learn how you can take back

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Surviving Trust Tax Season 2025 – And Beyond

News, October 2025 / Pyper Turner

Trust Tax Season 2025 opened in September and SARS has already issued reminders to trustees that all trusts, including those that are not economically active, must file a tax return before 19 January 2026. Read more here about the obligations SARS imposes on trusts and what’s changed this tax season – including the changes to the

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Salary Sacrifice: Why Founders Should Always Pay Themselves

News, September 2025 / Pyper Turner

Many founders believe that sacrificing their own salary is a noble way to keep the lights on. In the early days, it can feel like a badge of honour: every cent goes back into the business, while you personally make do with less. Noble it may appear, but research suggests this approach often creates more

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Management Accounts: A Strategic Tool for Business Success

News, September 2025 / Pyper Turner

Up-to-date management accounts can track performance, reveal trends and highlight opportunities, ultimately enabling better decisions and stronger growth. Read on to find out what management accounts can tell you about your business and how you can use these insights to plan ahead, stay in control and ultimately improve your bottom line. “Accounting is the language

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Stay Safe From eFiling Profile Hijackings

News, September 2025 / Pyper Turner

The dramatic rise of SARS eFiling profile hijackings is being investigated by the Tax Ombud as a possible SARS systemic issue due to the number of complaints received from taxpayers regarding this prolific type of cybercrime. October is Cybercrimes Month, making it the perfect time to understand how your eFiling profile could be hijacked and

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