Monthly Archives: March 2017

BUDGET 2017

Posted on March 17, 2017 by StrachanCrouse

Following the annual national budget speech delivered by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on 22 February, we highlight some of the most significant matters arising below: A new tax bracket will be introduced targeting the wealthy as well as trusts. It … Continue reading →

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HOW TO DEREGISTER A TRUST

Posted on March 17, 2017 by StrachanCrouse

Extract from Chief Master’s Directive 2 of 2017 – Trusts: Dealing with various trust matters The deregistration of trusts There is no provision in the Trust Property Control Act, 1988 that requires the deregistration of trusts. However, there may be … Continue reading →

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NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS LIABLE FOR VAT

Posted on March 17, 2017 by StrachanCrouse

If they receive fees exceeding R1m in 12-month period – SARS. Ingé Lamprecht  /  14 February 2017 00:04 Moneyweb JOHANNESBURG – A ruling by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) that non-executive directors are required to register and charge VAT where … Continue reading →

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KEY QUESTIONS ON ESTATE PLANNING

Posted on March 17, 2017 by StrachanCrouse

Estate planning is like backache – sometimes you need alignment. Tiny Carroll*  /  19 June 2012 09:01 I often say to clients that “Estate planning is like dealing with a backache – sometimes all it requires is a visit to the chiropractor for … Continue reading →

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