This month we look at tax deductions that might apply for health practitioners in smaller practices. There are various deductions allowed, however we cannot emphasise enough: If SARS comes knocking at your door questioning an expense, you need to ensure that you have sufficient documentation to prove the expense.
Tax Tuesday: Ready, set, file!
SARS’s filing season doesn’t need to be unbearable. In this post we explain what you need to do to ensure that you’re prepared. Then you can avoid any potential headaches!
Tax deductions on your home office
Can you deduct the costs of your home office from your taxable income? This is a grey area in tax – it involves more than one income tax provision, with more than one interpretation. SARS is usually stricter. Here we explain how you may qualify to deduct home office expenses and what you need if SARS queries these deductions.
Tax Tuesday: Buying property
Considering the low interest rates currently available, you may be more tempted to either buy your first home or build up a property investment portfolio. In debating which decision to make, you should always keep the potential tax consequences in mind. We explain the ABCs and T&Cs of Capital Gains Tax on residential property.
Tax obligations for global citizens
If you can do your job from anywhere in the world: The tax implications of living elsewhere whilst working (remotely) in South Africa
Tax Tuesday: Shares and SARS – Your shares, but remember SARS also wants its share
When shares are sold the question always gets asked: How much of the purchase price needs to go to SARS? This will depend on whether the sale is subject to capital gains tax or normal income tax.
Budget speech 2021: A summary
Tax Tuesday: Capital loss, selling crypto and forex gains
Our tax experts answer your questions regarding tax implications for exchange between cryptocurrencies, and CGT on Forex gains
Tax on total return ETFs
Do you need a refresher on dividends tax? Bonus! You can read about dividends tax and the tax implications of total return ETFs
Tax Tuesday: Retirement need-to-know
The tax consequences associated with retirement and key opportunities to consider when planning your retirement.