Are You Ready for the Next Provisional Tax Deadline?

“Death, taxes, and childbirth! There’s never any convenient time for any of them.” (Margaret Mitchell) What is provisional tax? Provisional tax allows corporate and individual provisional taxpayers to pay their annual income tax in advance by making two or three payments during a tax year. The aim is to prevent taxpayers from facing large income tax liabilities that are only revealed at the end of the year of assessment, when…  Read more

Building a Business: Should You Bring in Funders or Go it Alone?

“As an entrepreneur, one of the biggest challenges you will face will be building your brand. The ultimate goal is to set your company and your brand apart from the crowd.” (Ryan Holmes, Founder and CEO of Hootsuite) Trying to get a business off the ground is challenging. Every step of the process requires a mountain of time and investment. Choosing between going it alone or involving others as partners…  Read more

What Your Balance Sheet Says About Your Business

“It sounds extraordinary, but it’s a fact that balance sheets can make fascinating reading.” (Mary Archer) A balance sheet reveals a company’s “book value” by showing what assets it owns, what liabilities it owes, and the equity or net worth attributable to its owners, at a specific point in time. Because all resources or assets are either funded by borrowing (liabilities) or owner investments (equity), the fundamental accounting equation that…  Read more

The Enormous Benefits of Non-Profit Collaborations

“The unfortunate need people who will be kind to them; the prosperous need people to be kind to.” (Aristotle) Strategic business partnerships are an integral part of any successful business and yet very few entrepreneurs think of the opportunities which arise from partnering with non-profit organisations. Collaborating with NGOs and charities has been shown to offer many of the same benefits achieved through regular business partnerships – as well as…  Read more

Your Tax Deadlines for February 2025

07 February – Monthly PAYE submissions and payments 25 February – Value Added Tax (VAT) manual submissions and payments 27 February – Excise duty payments 28 February – VAT electronic submissions and payments, Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Provisional Tax payments where applicable, and Personal Income Tax (PIT) Provisional Tax payments. Disclaimer: The information provided herein should not be used or relied on as professional advice. No liability can be accepted for…  Read more

3 Things You Have to Do to Position Your Business for Growth in 2025

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” (Colin Powell, United States Secretary of State) Of course you plan for your business to grow. But in an environment of constant change, it can be hard to know where to place your energy. These three focus areas will help you position your business for growth, regardless of the external circumstances. 1.…  Read more

Tax Compliance in 2025: Help Is at Hand

“Being tax compliant and ‘paying your fair share’ is not just good for you, but also contributes to the positive growth of our country’s economy which in turn benefits all South Africans.” (SARS) Being tax-compliant is a legal requirement for all South Africans. SARS says it will be unrelenting in driving voluntary compliance in pursuing the 2024/25 tax revenue target of R1,840.8 billion. To expand the tax base, detect dishonest…  Read more

Starting a New Business? Here Are the Tax Implications…

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” (Antoine De Saint-Exupery, author of The Little Prince) Want to start a business? SARS warns you to be aware of the tax obligations of running a business, whether it’s in the form of a legal entity or in your personal capacity. Considering the tax implications before starting a business will result in substantial benefits down the line. These include better budgeting…  Read more

Why Email is Destroying Your Business (And How to Stop it)

“There’s life and death in every email.” (Bill Gates) Over the past 25 years, email has become synonymous with office life: a recent study found that the average worker sends between 9,000 and 15,000 emails a year. All of this is happening despite email being fundamentally flawed in multiple ways that choke businesses and, in some cases, even kill them off. Here are four reasons why email needs to go.…  Read more

Your Tax Deadlines for January 2025

07 January – PAYE submissions and payments. 20 January – End of Filing Season 2024 for Provisional taxpayers & Trusts. 24 January – VAT manual submissions and payments. 30 January – Excise duty payments. 31 January – VAT electronic submissions and payments, & CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable. Disclaimer: The information provided herein should not be used or relied on as professional advice. No liability can be accepted for any errors…  Read more

To Host or Not To Host a Year-End Party?

“If you can laugh together, you can work together” (Robert Orben) There’s no requirement or obligation for companies to host a year-end party for employees, clients or suppliers. This is true even if there’s a company tradition of an end-of-year bash, or where there may be expectations of a year-end party for clients or suppliers in certain industries. Read on for the lowdown on the pros, cons and tax implications…  Read more

Why Aren’t You Hitting Your Revenue Targets? 4 Hard Truths

“The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” (Henry Ford) Without revenue targets, businesses are unable to measure their performance against past years, reward employees, or accurately forecast and plan. Targets set by leaders for individuals or teams can shape morale and expectations for employees and bring accountability to team actions. But it doesn’t always work like this. You might have found yourself in the unenviable…  Read more

Can You Afford to Work Overseas? How Double Taxation Agreements Work

“The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” (Albert Einstein) With an increasing amount of business being conducted online, it’s perfectly possible to live in one country and earn an income in another. If you are conducting services for global corporations and earning foreign income in another country, you could get caught up in a world of tricky tax situations. Under these circumstances, you can find…  Read more

Unlock the Benefits of an End-of-Year Company Review

“In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield.” (Warren Buffett) Every business should conduct an extensive review of its business operations at least once a year. Doing a review allows you to track your company’s progress towards achieving its goals, to evaluate current strategies, practices and operations, and to determine what’s working and what isn’t. Think of it like going to the doctor for an…  Read more

Your Tax Deadlines for December 2024

06 December – Monthly Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) submissions and payments 24 December – Value-Added Tax (VAT) manual submissions and payments 30 December – Excise Duty payments 31 December – Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Provisional Tax payments 31 December – End of the 3rd fiscal quarter 31 December – Value-Added Tax (VAT) electronic submissions and payments Disclaimer: The information provided herein should not be used or relied on as professional advice. No liability…  Read more

6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Employees’ Performance Reviews

“Always treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers.” (Stephen R. Covey, author of ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective People’) Good business leaders recognise that regular employee performance reviews play a vital role in improving transparency, identifying talent, and enhancing performance – yet often this process is handled in a casual fashion or even not implemented at all. In fact, a recent study revealed that…  Read more

What More Can We Do for You This International Accounting Day?

“Accounting is the bridge between financial chaos and structured prosperity.” (Amanda Green) International Accounting Day is celebrated on November 10 every year. The day is all about acknowledging the role of accountants in supporting businesses and the economy – at local, national and global levels. Accountants supporting the economy Accountants are integral to any economy, as they: Enable strong, sustainable, and inclusive global economic growth through quality financial reporting, auditing,…  Read more

Not Another Lanyard! How To Make the Most of Promotional Gifts

“Many companies have forgotten they sell to actual people. Humans care about the entire experience, not just marketing, sales, or service.” (Dharmesh Shah, CTO and co-founder, HubSpot) Brand awareness is at the heart of building a successful business. If your target customers, and the public at large don’t know who you are, you might as well close your doors. Promotional gifts have long been a powerful and effective element of…  Read more

Global Corporate Tax Changes: Advice Is More Crucial Than Ever

“Over the next few years, we are also implementing a global minimum corporate tax to limit the negative effects of tax competition.” (Enoch Godongwana, Minister of Finance, Budget 2024) There have been significant shifts in the corporate income tax landscape in South Africa and globally. Recent trends noted by the OECD and The Tax Foundation include: Statutory corporate income tax rate changes in 13 countries in 2023 A reversal of…  Read more

Your Tax Deadlines for November 2024

07 November – Monthly PAYE submissions and payments 25 November – Value Added Tax (VAT) manual submissions and payments 28 November – Excise duty payments 29 November – VAT electronic submissions and payments, Corporate Income Tax Provisional Tax payments where applicable. Disclaimer: The information provided herein should not be used or relied on as professional advice. No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions nor for any loss or…  Read more

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