Debt, Deferrals & Compromises: Your 2025 Compliance Playbook
Send us a textCan SARS take money directly from your bank account?  Yes, and it is already happening. In this episode, Tax Attorney Junaid Bhayla and Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement and Compliance, Jashwin Baijoo, break down how tax debt arises, what triggers SARS collection, and how legal relief can protect you from criminal liability or asset loss.  Visit our website for more info: https://bit.ly/4lBwMF7Support the show
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Are you Prepared? Key Advice for South Africans in 2025
Send us a textThe 31 August 2025 provisional tax deadline is fast approaching, are you prepared?  Whether you are a freelancer, expatriate, or run your own business, this episode featuring Priscilla Sefoka, Tax Administrator, and Thokozile Kumalo, Tax Consultant, will help you understand exactly what you need to do to stay compliant and avoid SARS penalties. Need help filing your provisional tax? Contact Tax Consulting South Africa today for expert assistance: https://bit.ly/45cVV3g  #ProvisionalTax #TaxFilingSeason2025 #TaxPodcast What You Will Learn:  00:00 – Introduction 00:56 - What Is Provisional Tax? 01:28 - Purpose of Provisional Tax 01:54 - Provisional Tax ≠Additional Tax 02:23 - Who Qualifies as a Provisional Taxpayer? 02:50 - Legal Definition from the Income Tax Act 03:18 - Documents to Prepare for Provisional Tax 03:47 - Examples of Source Documents 04:27 - Importance of Passport Stamps 04:56 - Risks of Late Submission & Payment 05:48 - Interest and Penalties Explained 06:14 - Key Provisional Tax Deadlines 07:02 - Third Voluntary Payment Deadline 07:30 - 2026 Deadline Falls on a Sunday: What to Do 07:54 - Recommended Payment Date: 29 August 2025Support the show
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New Rules. Big Consequences: SARS Tightens regulations for expats
Send us a textSARS is sharpening its focus on expatriate tax compliance in 2025.  In this episode Delano Abdoll, Legal Manager of Cross Border Taxation and Admitted Attorney, and Richan Schwellnus, Tax Attorney, Admitted Attorney and General Tax Practitioner unpack recent amendments to tax return filings, declaration obligations, and residency status reporting—affecting both SA expats and returning expats. Learn the differences between Financial Emigration and Double Taxation Agreement cessation, how to ensure compliance, and what SARS is really watching in 2025: https://bit.ly/4eZQTKE.  Subscribe for expert tax insights. What You Will Learn:  00:00 – Introduction and Key Updates from SARS 01:27 – Reinstating Tax Residency 03:30 – Who Must File Abroad & Split Return Rules 09:37 – New Forms & Compliance Risks 12:01 – Audits, Revenue Goals & Burden of Proof 14:41 – Ceasing Residency: Who Should or Should Not 17:03 – Expat Tax Exemption & Eligibility (s10(1)(o)(ii)) 20:38 – Days Test & DTA Scrutiny for Rotation Workers 22:42 – Final Insights & Key Takeaways#ExpatTaxCompliance #SARS2025Updates #SouthAfricanExpatsSupport the show
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Stop Paying Tax Twice: What Every South African Expat Needs to Know
Send us a textAre you a South African working abroad? You may still be taxed by SARS on your global income.  In this all-new podcast episode, John-Paul Fraser (Team Lead: Cross-border Taxation) and Mornay Bornman (Admitted Attorney: Expat Tax Specialist) reveal how the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) can be your saving grace. Whether you are a rotational worker in the Middle East or a remote earner with ties to South Africa, this episode will help you understand your legal options and tax rights.  Visit our website to see how our team supports South African expats with reliable tax solutions and full compliance while working abroad: http://bit.ly/3Is85fS   Key topics in the podcast:   00:00:00 – Introduction  00:00:50 – What is the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)? 00:05:35 – What is the Tie-Breaker Test? 00:07:08 – Why South African Expats Should Care About Tax Residency 00:09:58 – DTA vs Financial Emigration vs Section 10(1)(o)(ii) 00:16:34 – Why Choose Tax Consulting South Africa  #SouthAfricanExpats #ExpatTaxRelief #DoubleTaxationAgreement #TaxConsultingSASupport the show
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What Is the SARS Express Tab? | Tax Season 2025 Insights with Tshepo Thebyane
Send us a textIn this SAfm interview, Tshepo Thebyane, Senior Tax Consultant at Tax Consulting South Africa, joins Jimmy Moyaha to unpack SARS’s latest digital innovation - the Express tab on eFiling - designed to simplify the tax return process for 2025.What You Will Learn:00:00 – Introduction 00:06 – Tax season updates from SARS00:26 – What is Express Access?01:05 – How it improves the eFiling experience01:57 – Why SARS is introducing this02:42 – Is Express Access mandatory?03:44 – When do changes take effect?04:52 – Key tax season deadlinesContact us for professional tax assistance: http://bit.ly/4le2QPm#TaxSeason2025 #SARS #eFilingSupport the show
Welcome to the Tax Consulting Podcast, your trusted source for expert insights into South African tax matters. Featuring a range of specialists from various departments across Tax Consulting South Africa, including legal, tax, and accounting professionals, each episode offers in-depth discussions on key topics such as expatriate tax, tax residency, SARS updates, compliance strategies, and more. Whether you are an affluent individual, expatriate, or business, our podcast provides the knowledge and guidance needed to confidently manage your tax obligations, mitigate risks, and maximise opportunities.
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