Beware these property scams in South Africa
Fraud in the real estate industry has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, and fraudsters’ increasingly sophisticated scams are not only fleecing buyers…
SARS announces start dates and details for 2021 tax season in South Africa
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has announced that taxpayers will be able to file their tax returns from 1 July 2021. The…
SARS is targeting rental properties in South Africa – what you should know
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) recently warned property owners who receive rental income from hosting fee-paying guests against their tax obligation. The tax collector…
Xero and Nedbank’s plan to save small businesses time and money
The direct link between bank accounts and accounting software is already proving popular. Earlier in the year Nedbank and global software firm Xero…
SARS extends provisional tax filing season deadline
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has extended the filing season deadline for provisional taxpayers from 29 January to 15 February. In a…
SA accounting software firm to launch an eFiling trial with Sars
DURBAN – Xero has launched a suite of cloud services designed to transform the way small businesses and accountants manage VAT. The suite…
UJ leads the 4IR teaching revolution in accounting
The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is here to stay as digital technology increasingly influences our daily lives. Prof Amanda Dempsey is senior director…
Tips for the 2020/2021 tax season
The tax season is upon us once again and we want to help you get your business prepared for submission. Complying with your…
Making a Small Business Work
Making a small business, or any business, work is no mean feat. This became evident again when Edward Kieswetter, the commissioner of the…
A non-essential business? There’s no such thing
Under lockdown, South Africa has had to come to terms with a new concept – the idea of an ‘essential business’. These are…