Finance

May 22, 2020

Transport services to employees: Binding General Ruling 50

In terms of the Tax Administration Act, the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) can issue Binding General Rulings (“BGR”) on matters of general interest or importance […]
May 22, 2020

Telkom vs. the Tax Court

The Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) delivered judgement on 25 March 2020 in a matter that primarily deals with gains or losses caused by foreign exchange […]
May 22, 2020

Administrative review of SARS decisions: A Court finding

In a judgment delivered on 17 February 2020, the Gauteng High Court dealt with a matter regarding a “record of review”, and its relevance relating to […]
May 22, 2020

VAT concerns for international service providers

On 3 April 2020, the Supreme Court of Appeal delivered a judgement against Diageo South Africa (Pty) Ltd (“Diageo SA”) in a value-added tax (“VAT”) matter […]
September 3, 2019

Cryptocurrencies: The new generation’s cash

1.1 Background to Bitcoin Bitcoin, Ether and Litecoin. These are some of the most prominent cryptocurrencies on the market today. Bitcoin is by far the best-known […]
July 4, 2019

Capital gain: Calculating your foreign currency

With the fast approaching 2019 tax season, taxpayers who have realised a capital gain in a foreign currency should take note of the special rules that […]
May 30, 2019

Revised Standard on Auditing Accounting Estimates and Related Disclosures – ISA 540 (Revised)

During March 2016, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) released a project proposal with the intention to revise ISA 540, Auditing Accounting Estimates, Including […]
March 27, 2019

The timing of business financing

Sufficient cash flows to enable a business to function at optimal levels during a financial cycle is paramount.  Whether you have a seasonal business, are anticipating […]
July 16, 2018

Deducting interest paid by non-traders

SARS Practice Note 31.2 (PN31.2) provides for a person to be able to deduct interest paid, even where that person is not a moneylender or doesn’t […]
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