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Author Archives: StrachanCrouse
Is a voucher still the perfect gift?
On 12 January 2021, the Gauteng High Court delivered judgement in the matter of MTN (Pty) Ltd v CSARS (79960/2019) [2021], in respect of a declaratory order that MTN sought to confirm their interpretation of the VAT treatment of certain airtime vouchers. … Continue reading
Posted in Tax
Tagged Gift, Value-Added Tax, Voucher
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Tax legislative amendments: How does it work?
As we approach the (expected) 24 February 2021 Budget Address by Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, it is useful to consider how the proposed tax amendments raised during the Budget Speech eventually become law. As a starting point, it is important to remember that the South … Continue reading
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Tagged Amounts, Budget, legislation
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What lies ahead for SA’s budget?
On 24 February 2021, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni will deliver the annual budget address shortly on the heels of the State of the Nation Address a week earlier by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Given the expected R700 billion budget shortfall for the current cycle, Minister Mboweni will … Continue reading
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Tagged Budget, Expectations, South Africa
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Taxpayers: Know your rights!
Since the introduction of the Tax Administration Act in 2011, which aimed to consolidate most of the administrative matters in tax acts, taxpayers have become ever more aware of their rights in dealing with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). There … Continue reading
Emigrated and selling your house? Beware of withholding taxes
Many South Africans who simultaneously emigrate and cease to be South African tax residents are faced with a situation where the sale of a fixed property has not been finalised by the time they cease to be tax residents. This may result in the … Continue reading
Posted in Tax
Tagged fixed property, taxpayers, zero rate
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Can I compel my employees to get vaccinated?” & other questions you’ve been asking
2020 was a year that will always be remembered for a variety of reasons. Apart from the obvious invasion of COVID around the world, South Africa has also had somewhat of a rollercoaster ride of a year – from PPE controversies to the Jerusalema dance which acted as … Continue reading
Posted in Business
Tagged COVID-19, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, vaccines
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6 Implementations to eliminate most cyber threats to your business
As a business owner in the digital age, one of the best things that you can do to gear yourself for the future of your industry is to learn how to protect your business and its interests from cyber threats that could lead to damages on a … Continue reading
Posted in Technology
Tagged cyberattacks, Cybersecurity, vulnerabilities
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Auditor’s responsibilities relating to fraud – Part 1
Jeffrey Robinson, an international expert on organised crime and fraud, said: “Fraud has become pandemic around the world and if fraud were a disease, political leaders of all our nations would have to declare a global health emergency!” Hayley Barker Hoogwerf … Continue reading
Posted in Auditing
Tagged Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Audit of Financial Statements, fraud
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The role of your child’s guardian
Choosing a guardian for your children is a huge decision to make and takes careful consideration. If you have minor children, it is always advisable to nominate a guardian in your will who will love and care for your children … Continue reading
Posted in Will
Tagged Children’s Act, financial planning, legal guardian
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Choose your trustees carefully
Many people who agree to take on the role of trustee are not fully aware of their duties and obligations, nor the extent to which they can personally be held liable. When setting up your trust, whether through a trust … Continue reading
Posted in Trusts
Tagged inter vivos trust, testamentary trust, Trustees
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