The BEE tithe: Paying your way to compliance heaven
A revenue tax to become BEE compliant and score tenders is awfully similar to the Catholic church’s indulgences system…
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Juggling jobs without dropping the tax ball
More South Africans are taking on side hustles to make ends meet. But while the additional income is welcome, it comes with additional responsibilities…
Death threats and deficits: Nigeria’s battle to fix a broken tax system
Reform of the Nigerian tax system is not without opposition. But President Bola Tinubu has forged ahead, signing four tax bills into law…
The disaster that is unrealised capital gains tax
Discussions around unrealised capital gains tax should have investors deeply concerned, given the potential economic fallout…
The hidden tax that could gut your offshore wealth
Offshore investing? Watch out for ‘situs’ tax. Assets in the US or UK may be subject to estate duties of up to 40%. Planning…
Sars sharpens expat tax scrutiny: Here’s what to do
Expats beware: coming home could be costly if your tax affairs aren’t in order. Sars is tracking your tax residency status much more closely…
The budget that ended bailouts but forgot growth
Six game-changing reforms went largely unnoticed in a budget overshadowed by politics – yet the same old fiscal burdens threaten to cancel them out…
When pay increases turn bad, Godongwana-style
Expecting a raise? Without tax bracket adjustments, even a 5% increase could leave you poorer in 2025. Here’s why your take-home pay may shrink…
Budget reaction: ‘An exercise in futility’
Is this simply a stale budget dressed as bold reform? VAT is rising, workers will take home less pay, and the economy is still…
Want tax-free savings for your kid? Here’s what to do – and not
A tax-free savings account can help secure your child’s financial future – but only if handled correctly. Missteps could prove costly in the long…
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