Tag Archives: PAYE

Does your SME owe SARS money?

Posted on October 22, 2019 by StrachanCrouse

Many entrepreneurs and business owners live in fear of the South African Revenue Services (SARS). In most cases, this fear is compounded by a lack of knowledge and failure to understand what is required. Yet most of the anxiety – … Continue reading →

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Your payroll administration questions answered

Posted on September 4, 2019 by StrachanCrouse

As payroll administrators ourselves, we encounter a few frequently asked questions that employers, business owners or those responsible for payroll administration within organisations struggle with.  Below we have a detailed answer for you on these burning questions you are facing.  … Continue reading →

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FIXED AND REIMBURSIVE TRAVEL ALLOWANCES

Posted on March 19, 2019 by StrachanCrouse

When determining the best remuneration package for travelling employees, South African employers and employees are continuously considering the benefits between a travel allowance, a reimbursive travel allowance or both. For this purpose, the employees’ tax (“PAYE’’) and income tax consequences … Continue reading →

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FORM REQUIREMENTS FOR OBJECTIONS

Posted on February 20, 2019 by StrachanCrouse

Dispute resolution with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) generally has a two-pronged approach. Firstly, taxpayers must present their case on the merits – this will include the factual basis and background that has led to the dispute. Secondly, and … Continue reading →

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FRINGE BENEFITS PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES

Posted on April 19, 2018 by StrachanCrouse

The Seventh Schedule to the Income Tax Act[1] lists various benefits that employers may grant to employees which will attract income tax for the employee,[2] and require the employer to also withhold PAYE on the amount of the benefit granted.[3] … Continue reading →

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SARS TO INTENSIFY ACTION AGAINST TAX OFFENDERS

Posted on November 28, 2017 by StrachanCrouse

Despite the fact that SARS has upheld their philosophy of education, service, and thereafter enforcement, they have noticed an increase in taxpayers not submitting their tax returns by the stipulated deadlines, and not settling their outstanding debt with SARS. This … Continue reading →

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IMPORTANT SARS DATES

Posted on October 13, 2017 by StrachanCrouse

There appears to be an increased focus recently by SARS in relation to tax compliance. We therefore want to highlight the below important dates again to our clients to ensure that they are always fully tax compliant. Non-compliance may lead … Continue reading →

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DIRE PROVISIONAL TAX PENALTIES ON UNDERESTIMATION OF INCOME

Posted on December 7, 2016 by StrachanCrouse

Provisional taxpayers are generally those taxpayers who earn income from sources other than a salary. In other words, PAYE is not deducted from these other sources of income on a monthly basis and paid over to SARS. As is the … Continue reading →

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