Where an employee performs his or her duties in a designated home office, a home office tax deduction may be available, but only if certain strict criteria are met. This article aims to provide general guidance regarding the home office tax deduction.
Category: Tax Compliance and Administration
SARS AND THE FESTIVE SEASON
SARS deadlines, including debt due dates, do not go on holiday during the festive season.
TRUST FILING SEASON AND COMPANY TAX RETURNS
Latest updates to take note of regarding Trust and Company tax returns as well as Trust verifications.
10 BTW WENKE VIR U BESIGHEID
In hierdie artikel bespreek ons 10 eenvoudige BTW wenke vir Suid-Afrikaanse besighede rakende die voldoening aan BTW wetgewing, insluitende minder bekende BTW-insette waarop ondernemings geregtig is.
SARS 2024 FILING SEASON AND AUGUST PROVISIONAL TAX FRENZY
In the tax industry, there is never a dull moment. Sharing information and experiences with peers is crucial, as it paves the way for achieving tax compliance for both individuals and their clients, while also ensuring prompt refund processing by SARS.
2024 JAAR VAN AANSLAG: WIE MOET INKOMSTEBELASTING OPGAWES INDIEN, WIE IS VRYGESTEL EN WAT IS DIE SPERDATUMS?
In terme van die regulasies wat op 31 Mei 2024 deur die Kommissaris van Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens bekragtig is (saamgelees met...
WHO HOLDS THE ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS WITH SARS?
Accounting firms / accountants frequently encounter new clients who are not compliant with tax regulations and may claim ignorance of this fact. A typical response upon being informed is, "But I have an accountant who handles all my tax matters!"
DIRECT THEFT OF TAXPAYERS’ INCOME TAX REFUNDS ON THE INCREASE – BE VIGILANT!
There has been an alarming increase of the theft of income tax refunds owing to taxpayers who are natural persons. It is important that individuals remain vigilant regarding their tax affairs and immediately follow-up on any SARS communications and/or bring said communication under the attention of their tax practitioners, where applicable. This will lower the risk of falling victim to this latest criminal enterprise.
PROVISIONAL INCOME TAX IN SOUTH AFRICA: DO’S AND DON’TS
Navigating the intricacies of provisional income tax in South Africa can be daunting, but understanding the basics is crucial to avoid penalties and ensure smooth sailing with SARS. Our article provides a list packed with do's and don'ts.
SAVE TAX – THE NEW ENHANCED RENEWABLE ENERGY TAX INCENTIVE FOR BUSINESSES
During November 2023 National Treasury released additional information relating to the new enhanced renewable energy tax incentive which is available to businesses in certain circumstances. The incentive takes the form of an enhanced capital allowance under the newly inserted section 12BA of the Income Act No.58 of 1962. This article briefly examines the most important features of the new allowance.