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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]