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Foreign Employment Income Exemption — Who Qualifies, What to Track, and Why It Matters
Foreign Employment Income Exemption — Who Qualifies, What to Track, and Why It MattersIf you're a South African tax resident earning a salary overseas, you may have heard that some or all of it might be exempt from South African tax. That’s only partly true. In this...
Can You Qualify for a SARS Compromise? Here’s What South African Taxpayers Need to Know
Can You Qualify for a SARS Compromise? Here’s What South African Taxpayers Need to KnowIf you're struggling to repay your tax debt and have exhausted conventional options, a SARS compromise may offer much-needed relief. But it's not a quick fix. The application...
Should Age Matter When Hiring? Understanding the ETI Advantage
Should Age Matter When Hiring? Understanding the ETI AdvantageWhen hiring new staff, many South African business owners—especially our ONQ clients—often focus on skills and experience. But there’s one factor that may also affect your bottom line: the age of the...
Disagree with Your SARS Auto-Assessment? Here’s What to Do
Disagree with Your SARS Auto-Assessment? Here’s What to DoEach year, SARS issues auto-assessments to thousands of South African taxpayers. While this system is designed to streamline the filing process, it doesn’t always get it right. And when it doesn’t, you’re the...
6 Smart Tax Saving Tips for South African Individuals
6 Smart Tax Saving Tips for South African IndividualsPaying less tax legally comes down to knowing what SARS allows — and taking advantage of it. Whether you're building your savings, paying for medical aid, or saving for retirement, there are several effective ways...
Are All Medical Expenses Tax-Deductible? Not Quite – Here’s What SARS Actually Allows
Are All Medical Expenses Tax-Deductible? Not Quite – Here's What SARS Actually AllowsMany of our clients are under the impression that every medical expense – even those with a prescription – is fully deductible for tax purposes. The reality is a little more complex....
What Small Business Corporations (SBCs) in South Africa Need to Know About Tax
What Small Business Corporations (SBCs) in South Africa Need to Know About TaxSmall businesses in South Africa may qualify for substantial tax relief under the Small Business Corporation (SBC) regime. These benefits are provided for in the Income Tax Act and include...
Skills Development Levy (SDL) in South Africa: What Employers Need to Know Beyond the Basics
Skills Development Levy (SDL) in South Africa: What Employers Need to Know Beyond the BasicsIn South Africa, the Skills Development Levy (SDL) is often misunderstood as just another payroll tax. But a closer look shows it is an important investment into the future...
Donations Tax in South Africa: What You Need to Know Before Giving Generously
Donations Tax in SA: A Quick Guide for Generous GiversDonating money or property to family, friends, or organisations is often driven by goodwill — but if you’re a South African tax resident, it’s important to understand how Donations Tax might apply to those gifts....
Disability Tax in South Africa: What You Can Claim from SARS and How to Qualify
Disability Tax in South Africa: What You Can Claim from SARS and How to QualifyDiscover the tax benefits SARS provides for South Africans living with disabilities or caring for someone who does. Understanding Disability Tax Relief in South AfricaSouth African...