August 2024

Foreign Tax Credits – Welcome Surprise or Snare for Wealthy South African Taxpayers? In an exciting recent development, National Treasury published a set of draft Tax and Revenue Law Amendment Bills, together with accompanying Explanatory Memorandums thereto, for public comment. These draft Bills contained a host of robust proposed changes to tighten certain loopholes and […]

SARS Non-Residency Verification Risk For Expats Filing 2024 Tax Returns As a South African living abroad, you might assume that your tax affairs are in order. However, recent changes by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) require immediate attention to your non-resident tax status. Before submitting your 2024 tax return, it is crucial to ensure

Navigating Last-Minute Changes for Expats: A Guide to the Two-Pot Retirement System Proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act concerning the two-pot retirement system, were announced by Treasury on 1 August 2024. Coming just a month before the system’s scheduled implementation, these changes have introduced additional considerations for those South Africans living abroad. Expatriates must