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Budget 2026: What it Means for Foreign Property Owners in South Africa FEATURED IN: Inflation-Adjusted Tax Thresholds May Bring Relief on Rental Income For international investors rental received for a holiday home or other property in the local market, is regarded as South African-sourced income and therefore taxed by the South African Revenue Service (SARS). …

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Project AmaBillions And The 2026 Budget Speech Revised Revenue Estimate Junaid BhaylaTeam Lead: Tax Debts FEATURED IN: With the objective of recovering tax debt and supplementing revenue, SARS has entered a new phase of enforcement. Through Project AmaBillions, SARS has received additional funding from government and is supported by an increasingly sophisticated digital toolkit. With …

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SARS’ Strong Stance on Crypto Asset Transaction Reporting Jashwin BaijooPartner and Head of StrategicEngagement & Compliance FEATURED IN: To provide clarity and calm the masses of South African taxpayers engaging in crypto-related activity, SARS have, on 06 March 2026, issued a media statement confirming: “Individual taxpayers do not report directly under the CARF and must …

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The Voluntary Disclosure Programme and Interest Relief: A Long-Awaited Correction André DanielsHead of Tax Controversy And Dispute ResolutionAdmitted Attorney, LLB Richan SchwellnusCross-Border Taxation AttorneyAdmitted Attorney,General Tax Practitioner (SA)™ (SAIT) FEATURED IN: Yet a significant limitation has lingered in the background. Where a taxpayer sought relief under the VDP, that taxpayer could not simultaneously request remission …

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Provisional Tax Deadline Looming: What South Africans Must Know Rendani MakatuExpatriate Tax Support Specialist FEATURED IN: As the 2026 provisional tax deadline approaches, thousands of South Africans are searching for clarity: What must I submit? What has changed? How do I avoid penalties & interest? These questions matter because for taxpayers earning income outside traditional employment, provisional …

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A December Reminder from SARS – and a Clear Message on Trust Compliance Sidney FletcherSenior Manager of Trust and Deceased Estate Tax Compliance FEATURED IN: On 15 December 2025, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) issued a media release reminding trustees and provisional taxpayers of the trust and provisional tax filing season, confirming that the …

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Planning to Emigrate in the New Year? Start Preparing Now Before the Festive-Season Slowdown Hits Lovemore NdlovuHead of SARB Engagement and Expatriate Compliance FEATURED IN: As the year draws to a close, many South Africans begin preparing for international relocation at the start of the new year, yet the administrative side of emigration, particularly ceasing …

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SARS Keeps Their Eyes on All Travellers Entering and Leaving South Africa – What You Need to Know FEATURED IN: Ahead of the peak holiday season, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a timely reminder encouraging all travellers to use the SARS Online Traveller Declaration System before entering or leaving South Africa, to …

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Real vs Fake SARS Letters of Final Demands: How to Tell the Difference and What to Do Junaid BhaylaTax Attorney FEATURED IN: In recent weeks, a number of taxpayers have reported receiving “final demand” letters that appear to come from the South African Revenue Service (SARS). While some of these are legitimate notices requiring urgent …

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SARS’ Fast-Track Debt Compromise Process – Taxpayer Support or Targeted Collection Strategy? Jashwin BaijooAssociate Director and Head ofStrategic Engagement & Compliance FEATURED IN: SARS’ commitment to delivering seamless taxpayer service,can only be over-shadowed by their commitment to collecting as much tax revenue as possible. The latest initiative, serving both objectives, is the launching of SARS’ …

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