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What can you do about employees who didn't show up to work because of today's taxi strike?

It's a jungle in Jo'burg this morning. Not only is the heavy raining causing havoc on the roads, but thousands of workers are stranded due to today's National Taxi Alliance (NTA) strike. And that's bad news for your business. Here's what you need to know about how to handle employees who couldn't [read more...]

How to avoid a Miss SA type nepotism scandal in your workplace

There's a fresh scandal surrounding the Miss South Africa pageant. A few weeks back, news reports indicated that the general public wasn't happy with the choice of judges for the pageant. Now there's a rumours of t. And it's put the spotlight back on nepotism in the workplace. [read more...]

Strikes: What does 'issue in dispute' mean?

News reports this morning indicate that government intends to meet with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) today in a last ditch attempt to halt a mass strike in the mining sector. The looming strike, which is expected to have a devastating impact on the economy, has [read more...]

Capital Gains Tax

  • Do you know when CGT applies to your home office?
  • Kenyans are in uproar as capital gains tax or CGT is about to be reintroduced in the country. Luckily, selling your one and only home won't be subject to CGT in the country as more people across the globe are working from home. Here in South Africa, if you work from home you're entitled to claim home office deductions from SARS - but did you know that CGT also applies if you then sell the home you work from? ››› more
  • [26 April 2013]
  • Don't miss out on this great CGT saving if you sell your business to retire this tax year!
  • These days, it's easy to start up more than one business, or to acquire more than 10% of the shares in a business. If the business is based in Australia, you'll be paying over more CGT soon as a non-resident. But locally, SARS lets you make a huge CGT saving if you operate lots of small businesses! Here's how... ››› more
  • [18 April 2013]
  • The truth about death and taxes - CGT still applies AFTER you die!
  • Irish entrepreneurs are hoping their voices are heard as they ask for the capital gains tax or CGT that applies to them to be halved from 33% to 16.5%. This comes after the CGT rate was upped from 30% to 33% in the country last December. In South Africa, businesses of all sizes are also doing all they can to pay less CGT - but you're in it for the long run - you'll still effectively be paying CGT after death. Luckily, four types of capital assets aren't affected by CGT when they're donated on death... ››› more
  • [11 April 2013]
  • Start making this business tax-saving in just three weeks' time!
  • A new regulatory framework is coming into effect for the tax advisory industry this year, to hold tax practitioners accountable for the advice they give to taxpayers. That\'s great news, but businesses often struggle through their tax problems on their own - especially when it comes to capital gains tax. Luckily, there\'s one smart business investment you can make that\'ll result in your business paying less tax in the long run... ››› more
  • [09 April 2013]
  • Do you know when NOT to pay Capital Gains Tax?
  • Kenyan property owners are 'set for another round of pain starting in the next financial year if the taxman heeds advice from the Parliamentary Budget Office,' warns The Star in Kenya. Why? Well, the latter has recommended that the Kenya Revenue Authority considers levying tax on income gained from appreciated property values. That's normal in South Africa where Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has been applicable to property sales for years. It's also applicable on investments, the sale of your company, a holiday home and much more. But, what most people don't realise is there are actually instances where you DON'T have to pay CGT. Let's look at them... ››› more
  • [08 April 2013]
  • Did you know you can roll over the tax effect of a stolen or destroyed asset?
  • Did you know SARS allows you to transfer the tax effect of a stolen or destroyed asset to a future date? Deferring payments is a very flexible option to have because it can help you manage your company's cash flow. Read on to find out how to use this option to your company's benefit. ››› more
  • [05 April 2013]
  • Reduce your CGT obligations by reducing the base cost of your assets - it's legal!
  • Capital gains tax or CGT is usually a nightmare for accountants. Not only do you need to keep accurate records of each capital asset in the business, but also notes of the assets\' condition, date of disposal, and any profits made when you dispose of it. Luckily, there are two perfectly legal ways to lower the amount of CGT you pay over to SARS... ››› more
  • [27 March 2013]
  • Facing a tax audit from SARS? Get your capital gains tax records in order now!
  • 'All of the taxes in the world don't mean a thing if you can't collect on them', says Forbes. And just as the US is increasing its tax collection efforts, so is SARS. That's why tax audits are on the rise, so it's the perfect time to make sure your business is paying over all its taxes correctly - especially capital gains tax. Here's what you'll need to do. ››› more
  • [20 March 2013]
  • Don't be labelled as a tax avoider! There's an easy way to meet your capital gains tax obligations, starting today!
  • Sometimes seen as 'tax avoiders', smart business owners look for all the tax benefits before deciding where to base their businesses. Now non-Australian residents only have until May to benefit from a 50% discount on capital gains tax in the country. Locally, you face huge penalties from SARS for 'forgetting' to pay over capital gains tax when you sell a capital asset, even if you claim you didn't know CGT applies to it. Here's an easy way to avoid being labelled as a tax avoider... ››› more
  • [18 March 2013]
  • Do this today and never fail a CGT-based tax audit again!
  • Capital gains tax is in the news again. Britain's customs officials are concerned that the latest figures show the number of people trying to avoid it has leapt up 43% over the last year! Locally, SARS has similar fears. And that's why it's clamping down on tax avoidance by increasing its tax audits. Lucky for you, there's a simple way to remember to pay capital gains tax to SARS each time you dispose of an asset... ››› more
  • [14 March 2013]



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