Tag: Darren Britz
Budget Speech 2025 – cuts, compromises and curveballs
The shocks, surprises and shortfalls in the initial budget on 19 February 2025 made way for a reworked National Budget. This new budget is marked by cuts, compromises and curveballs. Although Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s first budget attempt was unexpectedly stopped three weeks ago, a higher VAT rate is still on the table.
SARS Commissioner vs tax practitioners – do your due diligence
During the April 2024 SARS Revenue Results Announcement Media Conference, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner brought to light concerning observations regarding non-compliance and delinquent behaviour by tax practitioners.
SARS open to engage with remote workers & tax advisors
The draft tax law amendment published in August and targeting foreign employers has inadvertently led to an uproar amongst South African remote workers who fear the law change may disincentivise foreign employers from retaining the services of South African talent.
Tax hurdles for remote workers and digital nomads
South Africa remains a hot spot for remote work. On the one hand, digital nomads and remote workers with foreign employers get to enjoy the South African lifestyle, good weather, and the luxury of earning Dollars and Pounds. On the other, foreign companies benefit from employing skilled South Africans, comparatively cheaper than their foreign counterparts, and without the burden of adhering to South African tax compliance regulations.
VDP the solution to underpayment of company VAT?
With the wave of anti-South African Revenue Service (SARS) sentiment currently washing over South Africa, paying historical value-added tax (VAT) may be a hard pill to swallow. This has resulted in many companies understating or underpaying their VAT and subsequently incurring colossal penalties in addition to the tax payable.
