2 Documents South African Expats Need To Avoid Being Taxed By SARS

South African expats

With the growing complexities of tax compliance, it’s crucial for South African expats to stay informed and ensure they meet all legal requirements. Amid the rise of digital platforms spreading misinformation, understanding the correct processes for SARS compliance can save expats from unnecessary taxation. If you’re living abroad, here are the 2 essential documents you […]

New SARS change could be a ‘trojan horse’, say tax experts

SARS Tax Payer Service

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) recently began sending out letters to taxpayers working abroad, confirming their change in status to non-residents for tax purposes. This is a somewhat peculiar development for expatriates who have previously ceased their tax residency, as they are now requiring an additional step to objectively support their non-residency as issued […]

SARS to introduce retirement fund tax changes in 2022

SARS

South African taxpayers who receive income from retirement funds and other sources will see changes in the monthly taxes they pay in 2022. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) said it will introduce changes to its systems from 1 March 2022 to prevent taxpayers who receive income from more than one source – where one […]

SARS is now issuing this letter to taxpayers leaving South Africa

SARS

One of the challenges faced by taxpayers who have left South Africa and ceased their South African tax residency has been obtaining objective confirmation. This would typically require a taxpayer to provide a raft of objective evidence to demonstrate the fact that they are non-resident, including a TCS Pin from the South African Revenue Service […]