Your will could be the most important document you ever sign. A recent court fight over a poorly-drafted joint will is a stark reminder to make sure that every word in it is correct. In a worst-case scenario, bad drafting will not only subject your loved ones to bitterly-contested litigation but can also put your […]
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Two new ‘pots’ have been added to SA’s retirement system from 1 September 2024. This allows South Africans to access a portion of their retirement savings before retirement, without having to resign their jobs and withdraw all their savings, as before. Beware, however! There can be significant immediate and long-term tax implications to dipping into
Beware the Taxman When Accessing Your Three-Pot Retirement Savings! Read More »
The last thing employers and employees want is for sick colleagues to drag themselves to work. There’s nothing more off-putting than sharing an office with a coughing and spluttering coworker. But, on the other hand, what can you as an employer do if you suspect staff of malingering? When can you insist on a medical
It’s Sick Leave Season – Can You Reject a Dodgy Doctor’s Sick Note? Read More »
Tax season isn’t all bad. Did you know that SARS offers a plethora of rebates, deductions and incentives to both individual taxpayers and businesses? When correctly applied, these tax relief measures can make a substantial difference to your tax liability. This is where we come in. We can check which of the various tax
Do You Qualify for These Tax Rebates? Let Us Check! Read More »
Tax Season 2024 is now open! We’ve put together a list of the timelines and changes for every type of taxpayer. Luckily, you don’t have to worry about the finer details, as we’ve got your back. Our team is familiar with all the requirements, up to date with the changes for this filing season, and
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We’ve all grumbled at having to go and find a commissioner of oaths in a police station or bank just to attest an affidavit, and in these days of online meetings and electronic signature and storage of documents, it seems positively archaic that we can’t do everything remotely. But, as the relevant Regulations are currently
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Remote work, freelancing, and the gig economy have changed the face of business completely. The ease with which employees can sell their time, change jobs, or work for global brands means the competition for top talent has never been more aggressive. Employees with the skills and/or experience to impact your bottom line are more in
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Nobody wants to go through a SARS audit, as collating all the documents requires time, money and effort. What’s more, it may result in the levying of understatement penalties of up to 200% with the harsher 200% penalty applying in instances where the taxpayer is either obstructive or is a repeat offender. You can expect
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Many of us will either be involved in trusts as trustees or will contract with them as outsiders at one time or another – often in the context of a property transaction. Beware! As a recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision starkly reminds us, trusts are strange creatures, and you need to tread carefully in
Contracting with Trusts – Is a Majority Resolution Valid? Read More »
Youth Day, celebrated on 16 June each year, is an ideal opportunity for businesses to look at ways of bringing fresh young talent into their teams to unlock a myriad of business benefits. One way of doing so is by utilising the Employment Tax Incentive or ETI for short, an incentive provided by SARS to
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