by Steven Jones | Aug 18, 2026 | Tax Breaks
A rose by any other name is not so sweet when it comes to VAT VALUE-ADDED TAX (VAT) is one of South Africa’s most significant indirect taxes, affecting businesses and consumers alike. However, while most people know that the standard VAT rate is 15%, fewer...
by Steven Jones | Aug 18, 2026 | Tax Breaks
Which boxes to complete, where to get the information, and what records you need to keep A TRAVEL ALLOWANCE can be a valuable tax benefit for employees who use their own vehicles for work purposes. However, many taxpayers either fail to claim what they are entitled...
by Chrispos Seete | Jul 22, 2026 | Tax Breaks
SARS refunds stalled for many South African expats “YOUR INCOME tax refund is on hold because your banking details on SARS records are invalid.” This is hardly the message one hopes to receive from SARS once you’ve finally got your return submitted. Yet, this scenario...
by Charl Hall, Nadine Smit, Kiara Chetty | Jul 22, 2026 | Tax Breaks
The 2026 Budget signals a reset for SA’s Special Economic Zone tax regime SOUTH AFRICA’S Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are set for reform, following signals in the 2026 Budget Speech that the government intends to refine the country’s incentive framework and align it...
by Steven Jones | Apr 21, 2026 | Tax Breaks
Godongwana’s 2026 Budget balances middle-class relief with fiscal reality AFTER LAST year’s “third-time lucky” Budget, many predicted doom and gloom this year. There was talk of the need for an additional R20 billion of tax hikes – whether in the form of the...
by Liza Brink | Apr 21, 2026 | Tax Breaks
Understanding the value of a Tax-Free Savings Account IN HIS Budget Speech, the Minister of Finance announced an increase in the annual Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) contribution limit from R36 000 to R46 000 – the most significant boost to this allowance in years,...
