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Author Archives: StrachanCrouse
Managing your finances after a pay cut
Strategies to somehow stay afloat facing a dire financial future: Interview with John Manyike from Old Mutual. NOMPU SIZIBA: The Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns have seen economies the world over suffer great economic hardship, with businesses losing revenue and some staff losing their … Continue reading
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Tagged Covid life insurance, Department of Labour, UIF
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The rules around returns and refunds during South Africa’s lockdown
The Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman (CGSO) says it has received several complaints relating to returns and refunds during the level 4 lockdown. The ombudsman said that the majority of complaints have centred around clothing, and that some clothing suppliers are not … Continue reading
The implications of Covid-19 on audits and auditors
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has issued a newsletter relating to the Implications of the Covid-19 outbreak on audits and audit risks. “This outbreak presents an opportunity for the audit profession to reflect on the recognition of its … Continue reading
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Tagged Auditors, Covid-19 outbreak, IRBA
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All taxpayers beware – 10 points from SARS
On 5 May 2020, the commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (SARS) provided a detailed account of projected revenue collection in light of the Covid-19 crisis, along with insight of what we can expect from the tax collector in coming … Continue reading
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Tagged Covid-19 crisis, Deeds Office, SARS
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What good leaders do in a time of crisis
As part of Saica’s Leadership in a time of crisis webinar series, CA(SA) and CFO of Discovery Health, Brett Tromp, shared his thoughts on what good leaders can do in a time of crisis. Brett Tromp In good times, a leader’s role is … Continue reading
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Tagged Brett Tromp, business, COVID-19, directors, Leaders, Saica's Leadership
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SARS is changing the tax filing season due to the coronavirus – here’s what you need to know
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has outlined changes to the coming tax filing season due to the impact of the coronavirus. In a presentation on Tuesday (5 May), SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter said that the season will be comprised … Continue reading
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Tagged COVID-19, SARS, Tax, Tax Filing
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COVID-19 and downgrades: Director’s duties unpacked
At the same time as grappling with a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19, South Africa’s credit rating was also downgraded to below investment grade by Moody’s. This is likely to only further depress an already weakening economy, … Continue reading
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Tagged business, CIPC, COVID-19, the Companies Act
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Further tax measures to provide support
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has provided more details on the second set of measures that are aimed at assisting individuals and businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is a critical need for government interventions to assist with job retention and … Continue reading
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Tagged COVID-19, Finance Minister, National Treasury, SARS, Tax, Tito Mboweni
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Cars, pets and summer holidays
The missing piece in many personal budgets. Having a budget is one of the most useful ways to stay in control of your finances. It not only helps to keep your spending below your income, but also allows you to … Continue reading
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Tagged Budget, Finances, Income, Personal Budget, Personal Finance
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Government increases tax-free cap on foreign income
The concept of emigration is to be replaced by a verification process. South Africans who are working and living abroad have been given some relief with a slight increase in the tax-free cap on their foreign earnings. National Treasury introduced … Continue reading
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Tagged Foreign Income, South Africa, South African Reserve Bank, Tax, Taxpayer, Working Abroad
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