February 2024

The Importance of a Tax Diagnostic Report for South African Expatriates The Tax Diagnostic process entails a non-invasive review of a taxpayers eFiling profile, through investigating the records held by SARS. This information is then compared with the taxpayer’s unique circumstance to determine if there are any discrepancies between the SARS records and current circumstance. […]

Meddling in Others’ Affairs: The Department of Home Affairs’ “Tax Policy” Amendment The Department of Home Affairs’ (the DHA) recent amendments to Immigration Regulations are likely to spark controversy among South African taxpayers, especially expatriates working abroad, who are still diligently fulfilling their South African tax obligations. Delano Abdoll Legal Manager: Cross-Border Taxation at Tax

Tax Planning for Repatriation: A Non-Resident’s Toolkit to Returning Home With the euphoria of living abroad wearing off for many South Africans, a growing number of expatriates are drawn back by the allure of a vibrant cultural scene, inviting temperate climate, and favorable exchange rates. Delano AbdollLegal Manager: Cross-Border Taxation Khutso MakgokaLegal Consultant: Expatriate Tax

A Letter to the Taxman: Breaking Tax Ties As South Africans embark on a journey beyond our borders, the need to inform the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) about one’s emigration is crucial for peace of mind. Khutso MakgokaLegal Consultant, Expatriate Tax READ MORE Featured in A casual note to the taxman bidding South Africa