Tag: ExpatTax
Silent tax exit – an expensive assumption
More and more high-net-worth South Africans living abroad realise that the assumption that physical emigration ends their South African tax exposure is not merely incorrect. It is also becoming increasingly expensive. Many expatriates become aware of the consequences only when they receive an unexpected and substantial assessment from the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The reality is that leaving the country is not a tax strategy. South Africans continue to make what can be described as a “silent exit”.
Tax diagnostic review – a strategic reset for the year ahead
As we step into 2026, there is no better time for taxpayers to gain clarity on their standing with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Many individuals assume their tax affairs are in perfect order. However, as the saying goes, assumption is the mother of all mistakes. When dealing with SARS, that mistake can become costly.
