September 8, 2020

Exemption of foreign pensions in South Africa

Although there has been an increasing trend in recent times of emigrations from South Africa, there are many projects by the Department of Home Affairs to market South Africa […]
February 24, 2020

Allowance in respect of future expenditure on contracts

Section 24C of the Income Tax Act[1] (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”) allows a deduction, from income, received by or accrued to a taxpayer in terms […]
February 24, 2020

Management of tax debt

With the tax filing season for individuals now closed, taxpayers may find themselves with tax debt that is due. This may be due to administrative penalties […]
February 24, 2020

Understanding the period of limitation

In terms of section 99 of the Tax Administration Act, 28 of 2011, an assessment may not be made three years after the date of an […]
November 18, 2019

Intra-group transactions: How it works

The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) issued a private binding ruling (BPR329) on 27 September 2019 on the tax implications of intra-group transactions and the subsequent […]
November 18, 2019

Tax consequences of usufructs created upon death

A usufruct is a limited real right in property. The usufruct construct takes the form of a common-law personal servitude, which, as a limited real right, […]
November 18, 2019

Foreign employment income: Taxation

South Africa has a residence-based tax system, which means residents are taxed on their worldwide income, regardless of where that income was earned. South African tax residents living overseas and earning remuneration in […]
October 9, 2019

Leasehold improvements and deductions

Certain lease agreements regarding land and property stipulate that the lessee, as part of his/her obligation under the agreement, is expected to make improvements to the […]
September 3, 2019

Deduction for home office expenditure

More and more employers are allowing salaried employees to work from home to avoid wasting productive hours while commuting. Such employees may claim a home office […]
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