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Can 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. 
 
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The 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 2025

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SARS 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.  

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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 #SouthAfricanExpats

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Are 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 #TaxConsultingSA

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In 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 SARS
00:26 – What is Express Access?
01:05 – How it improves the eFiling experience
01:57 – Why SARS is introducing this
02:42 – Is Express Access mandatory?
03:44 – When do changes take effect?
04:52 – Key tax season deadlines

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#TaxSeason2025 #SARS #eFiling

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Earning extra income in South Africa? You might be risking more than you think.
 
Whether you are working a second job, earning freelance income, or picking up part-time work in retirement, SARS wants its share, and it has the tools to get it. In this CapeTalk interview, Nicolas Botha, Tax Compliance Manager at Tax Consulting South Africa, explains how to stay on the right side of the law when juggling multiple income streams.
 
If your side hustle is serious, your tax plan should be too. Visit our website before SARS visits you: https://bit.ly/44meTnC

Key Topics Covered:

00:00 - Introduction   
00:20 - Why more South Africans are turning to side hustles   
01:00 - How SARS taxes extra income and freelance gigs   
02:16 - Declaring cash income and common mistakes to avoid   
04:00 - What retirees need to know about post-retirement jobs   
07:08 - Should you register a business for your side hustle?   

#SideHustleTax #SARSCompliance #TaxTipsSA

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In this interview with Radio 786, Jashwin Baijoo (Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement and Compliance) at Tax Consulting South Africa, unpacks SARS’ record R2.3 trillion revenue collection. 

Key topics include: 

• How SARS' modernisation strategy, driven by AI and automation, has improved efficiency. 
  
  
• The role of the Compliance Programme in identifying and acting on deliberate non-compliance. 
  
  
• The VAT increase, and how SARS is protecting against revenue leakage through audits and verification. 
  
  
• Relief mechanisms available for financially distressed taxpayers. 
  
  
• Why enhanced collection capabilities may be more effective than blanket tax hikes. 

For more information, read the full article: https://bit.ly/3Y0dgZv

#SARS #TaxCompliance #SouthAfricanTax #RevenueCollection #VAT #Radio786 #TaxConsulting

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Are you a South African expat planning to access your retirement funds? Watch this  @MoneywebHoldings interview before you make your next move. 

Retirement and Pension Fund Specialist Shuanita de Wet from Tax Consulting SA explains the game-changing SARS directive that came into effect on 11 April 2025. With "emigration withdrawal" now phased out, expats must comply with the new “cessation of residency” process—or risk delays, rejections, and tax exposure. 
 
Topics Covered: 

00:45 – Why SARS replaced “emigration withdrawal” with “cessation of residency” 
02:04 – New tax directive process and what changes on 11 April 2025 
03:30 – Which retirement funds and annuities are affected 
04:56 – Risks of non-compliance and SARS’s use of AI for enforcement 
06:35 – How to stay compliant: the role of tax diagnostics and professional advice 
 
Visit Tax Consulting South Africa for more guidance and expert insights: https://bit.ly/4jAU9xs 
 
#SARS #TaxDirectives #SouthAfricanExpats #RetirementFunds #TaxResidency #FinancialPlanning #TaxCompliance #ExpatTax #TaxConsultingSA #SAfm #ShuanitaDeWet #SouthAfricaFinance #CrossBorderTax #Emigration

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In this interview with Radio 786, Jashwin Baijoo (Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement and Compliance) at Tax Consulting South Africa, unpacks SARS’ record R2.3 trillion revenue collection. 

Key topics include: 

- How SARS' modernisation strategy, driven by AI and automation, has improved efficiency. 
- The role of the Compliance Programme in identifying and acting on deliberate non-compliance. 
- The VAT increase, and how SARS is protecting against revenue leakage through audits and verification. 
- Relief mechanisms available for financially distressed taxpayers. 
- Why enhanced collection capabilities may be more effective than blanket tax hikes. 

For more information, read the full article: https://bit.ly/3Y0dgZv
 
#SARS #TaxCompliance #SouthAfricanTax #RevenueCollection #VAT #Radio786 #TaxConsulting

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South African exchange control regulations have become stricter, especially for high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and expats moving large sums abroad. In this episode, Richan Schwellnus (Tax Attorney and General Tax Practitioner) and Michelle Phillips (Tax Attorney) provide clear guidance on how to approach international transfers in line with SARS and Reserve Bank requirements. 
 
Topics: 
 
00:00 – Why exchange control compliance matters now more than ever 
03:07 – What is Financial Emigration and its impact on your banking
04:04 – Understanding AIT (Approval for International Transfer) and what SARS looks for 
06:11 – How long does it take to get approval to move funds offshore?  

Subscribe for more expert insight, comment with your questions, share this episode with your network, and visit our website for tailored guidance on exchange control and tax compliance. https://bit.ly/4iT5eKb 
 
#ExchangeControl #FinancialEmigration #TaxResidency #AITApproval #HighNetWorth #SouthAfricanExpats #OffshoreFunds #SARSCompliance #CrossBorderTax #TaxConsulting

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