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The two-pot retirement system – practical and tax implications of withdrawals
With the 1 September implementation deadline looming, South Africa’s ‘two-pot’ retirement reform is fast coming to the boil. While President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the new Pension Funds Amendment Bill, for many employers and labourers there remains much uncertainty. This has prompted us to offer a clear explanation of why this legislation has been drafted but, more importantly, how it will affect employers and employees directly.
An important update regarding the two-pot retirement system
National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) provided important feedback at the recent sitting of the Standing Committee on Finance as part of the parliamentary process regarding the much anticipated two-pot retirement system.