Filing Season is open: your mid-July tax check-in, and the August deadline business owners can’t ignore
Tax season is well underway. SARS opened the 2026 Filing Season on 1 July with its auto-assessment run, and manual filing has been open to everyone...
Got an Auto-Assessment from SARS? Don’t Just Hit Accept
Tax season is almost here, and for many South Africans the process is about to get a whole lot quieter. No forms to wrestle with, no figures to...
EMP501 Season Is Open: What South African Employers Need to Do Right Now
The annual payroll reconciliation window runs from 1 April to 31 May 2026. This year, SARS has added a hard new requirement that will automatically...
The VAT Threshold Has Changed: Should Your Business Deregister?
The 2026 Budget raised the VAT registration threshold to R2.3 million. But walking away from the VAT system is not as simple as it sounds. Here is...
From Compliance To Confidence: Why Strategic Accounting Is Becoming Essential For South African Businesses
For many business owners, accounting has historically been viewed as a compliance requirement. Tax returns must be filed. Financial statements must...
Why using a qualified accountant is not an expense, but a business safeguard
Many business owners start out doing everything themselves. Marketing, sales, admin, invoicing, payroll, and often their own bookkeeping and tax. At...
Why January Deadlines Matter More Than You Think
January often feels like a quiet month after the December rush. For many business owners, January appears calm on the surface. From a tax and...
Understanding VAT on Gifts in South Africa: What You Can and Cannot Claim
Navigating VAT on gifts is one of those areas where businesses often get tripped up. It feels simple on the surface, but SARS views most gifts as...
Avoid These Common Tax Season Mistakes
Tax season deadline is around the corner, and for many small business owners, it can feel like a stressful time filled with paperwork,...