by Steven Jones | Sep 13, 2025 | Tax Breaks
Getting the most from your medical claim SARS provides a surprising amount of relief, specifically for those falling into either of the ‘disabled’ and/or ‘physically impaired’ categories CLAIMING ADDITIONAL medical expenses can be a bit of a nightmare, but this pales...
by Steven Jones | Sep 13, 2025 | Tax Breaks
SARS’ ‘toll fee’ on the road to home ownership Of all the costs involved in purchasing a home, transfer duty is one of the largest BUYING A property in South Africa involves more than just the purchase price. One of the additional costs that many buyers need to budget...
by Steven Jones | Aug 7, 2025 | Tax Breaks
Unless you are a brilliant liar or have an eidetic memory, SARS will get you sooner or later SO, YOU still think that you can get away with cheating on your taxes? With enough rope, you’ll hang yourself. Here are some of the ways that your stupidity helps SARS to...
by Steven Jones | Aug 7, 2025 | Tax Breaks
SARS provides a solution for a problem that really shouldn’t exist In South Africa, the 1 cent, 2 cent, and 5 cent coins are no longer minted – but many retailers still follow the time-honoured practice of setting their prices to end in 99 cents. When cash is...
by Steven Jones | Jul 10, 2025 | Tax Breaks
It depends on whether you’re the thief or the victim RAISING INCOME by an organ of state for public use was once famously described as “legalised theft” by French economist Frédéric Bastiat. Given that paying one’s taxes is an activity that is enforced by legislation,...
by Steven Jones | Jul 10, 2025 | Tax Breaks
Rounding up our series on the three main worries for taxpayers, we discuss property So you now know how to claim your car expenses on your tax return, and are reasonably confident that you can now manage your share investments without incurring the wrath of SARS. But...
