6 October – Monthly Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) submissions and payments 30 October – Excise Duty payments 31 October – Value-Added Tax (VAT) electronic submissions and payments & CIT Provisional payments where applicable. Disclaimer: The information provided herein should not be used or relied on as professional advice. No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions… Continue reading Your Tax Deadlines for October 2023
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Using a “Risk Matrix” to Risk-Proof Your Business
“Don’t be fearful of risks. Understand them, and manage and minimize them to an acceptable level.” (Naved Abdali, Financial journalist and author) Managing risk in your business is absolutely critical for developing it to success. Knowing exactly which threats are really relevant and which will help any leader to develop strategy and prepare for the… Continue reading Using a “Risk Matrix” to Risk-Proof Your Business
Common Tax-Related Criminal Offences, and How to Avoid Them…
“The difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion is the thickness of a prison wall.” (Denis Healey, former British prime minister) Section 234 in Chapter 17 of the Tax Administration Act (TAA) sets out a list of criminal tax offences. If prosecuted and convicted of a tax criminal offence, taxpayers will – at the least… Continue reading Common Tax-Related Criminal Offences, and How to Avoid Them…
Corporate Taxpayers: Hello Tougher SARS Verifications
“Any taxpayer can be selected by SARS for verification for the purpose of proper administration of tax, including on a risk basis.” (SARS) Companies must, within 12 months of their financial year-end, submit to SARS an Income Tax Return for Companies (ITR14), as well as supporting documents, declaring their full income tax responsibility to SARS. This declaration, return and… Continue reading Corporate Taxpayers: Hello Tougher SARS Verifications
Quiet Quitting and How to Prevent It
“Quiet quitting” isn’t laziness…When they don’t feel cared about, people eventually stop caring. If you want them to go the extra mile, start with meaningful work, respect, and fair pay.” – (Adam Grant, organizational psychologist and speaker) The idea of the recently acknowledged trend of quiet quitting is not really new at all. Some people… Continue reading Quiet Quitting and How to Prevent It
Your Tax Deadlines for September 2023
7 September – Monthly Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) submissions and payments 28 September – Excise Duty payments 29 September – End of the 2nd Financial Quarter, Value-Added Tax (VAT) electronic submissions and payments, CIT Provisional payments where applicable. Disclaimer: The information provided herein should not be used or relied on as professional advice. No liability can be accepted for… Continue reading Your Tax Deadlines for September 2023
Tax Season 2023 Now Open – What’s New and What’s Not
“The submission of accurate personal income tax returns on time is important for a seamless filing season. Taxpayers must take control of their own tax affairs to ensure they are aware of their obligations and remain compliant.” (SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter) SARS recently announced the dates and changes for the 2023 Tax Season, which opened on… Continue reading Tax Season 2023 Now Open – What’s New and What’s Not
The True Cost of an Employee
“The value of a business is a function of how well the financial capital and intellectual capital are managed by human capital.” (Dave Bookbinder, author) There are a lot of factors that go into working out the true cost of an employee. According to the US Small Business Administration, employees really cost between 1.25 and 1.4… Continue reading The True Cost of an Employee
Tips for Getting out of Business Debt
“Borrowing isn’t inherently bad; it depends a lot on what the debt is financing” (Stephen Moore, writer and economic commentator) Taking on debt can be a good thing for a company. It can fund expansions, help you seize market share or diversify offerings. Handled incorrectly it can, however, lead to severe problems that could ultimately… Continue reading Tips for Getting out of Business Debt
SARS Warning: Beware Scam Emails!
“The backbone of any successful phishing attack is a well-designed spoofed email or spoofed website, which is why it pays to have a healthy level of scepticism when it comes to opening emails and visiting websites.” (Phishing.org) With Tax Season 2023 upon us, expect an upsurge in scam emails, seemingly from SARS but actually clever… Continue reading SARS Warning: Beware Scam Emails!