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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...]

Income Tax

  • Get back 25% of the bad debts you've incurred in the last year, thanks to this SARS tax allowance
  • As the end of the year approaches, small businesses are going to great lengths to chase up outstanding amounts from clients and customers. Some debts will be nigh-impossible to recover, unfortunately that means your cashflow could suffer. But there's good news. You could claim a doubtful debt allowance, by deducting 25% of the debts.... ››› more
  • [05 November 2013]
  • The benefits of helping your employees with their personal tax returns
  • Tax is not exactly the fun part of running a business. In fact, most managers don't like to think about company tax too much - not to mention IRP5s and their staff's personal tax returns. But if you give this topic a little bit of attention, you could give your entire business a big boost. Here's why... ››› more
  • [28 August 2013]
  • WARNING: If you help your employee with medical bills, you might be in trouble with SARS!
  • An employer who helps their worker with much-needed hospital bills is a Good Samaritan, right? That's not what SARS thinks! Whether you pay for an employee's prescription or set up a flu vaccine drive in your office, SARS might penalise you if you don't tax these things correctly. Find out how to get SARS off your back for helping your employees with their medical bills... ››› more
  • [29 July 2013]
  • Will your company qualify for a tax deduction on your losses this year? Read on and find out...
  • It's been a tough year for many economic sectors, and your business may be suffering. Come next company tax season, you can give your business a welcome break from SARS by deducting your company's losses and expenditures. Here are the requirements to qualify for a tax deduction on business losses... ››› more
  • [19 July 2013]
  • From medical aid deductions to medical tax credits - get 2013's new tax laws right and SARS will pay up!
  • Read this before you file your tax return! Every year, SARS tries to throw a wrench in the workings of personal tax season, so it doesn't have to pay up to hardworking taxpayers like you! In 2013, the big new change has been in the realm of medical aid deductions to medical tax credit. Find out how our FSP Business tax experts have decoded this mystery once and for all... ››› more
  • [16 July 2013]
  • Top tax tip! Here's how to use the company car, tax-free...
  • Do you sometimes use your company car for personal reasons? If you answered 'yes' there's great news for you: You don't have to pay tax on that fringe benefit if your use falls under these simple rules. ››› more
  • [11 July 2013]
  • Use this ten-point checklist to stay out of trouble with SARS when filling in your employee's IRP5 forms
  • 'Sir, there have been some inconsistencies in the IRP5 forms of your employees. We at SARS have decided to audit your company, and if we don't like what we find... well, I hope you have astronomical sums of money lying around to pay the fines.' Nobody wants to receive that phone call! Don't put a target on your business, because SARS would love to shoot it down. Use this simple checklist to ensure your business fills in the employee's IRP5 forms correctly. ››› more
  • [10 July 2013]
  • Committing these two offences when filing your 2013 tax return could get you a criminal record
  • Tax season is officially underway after kicking off yesterday morning. According to the Business Report, by the start of business yesterday morning, more than 11,238 income tax returns had already been submitted though eFiling. As you rush to file your tax return before the 22 November deadline, be sure to steer clear of committing these criminal offences. ››› more
  • [02 July 2013]
  • Avoid a 10% penalty by knowing how to tax an independent contractor correctly
  • Employers often think they\'re dealing with an independent contractor as opposed to an employee, so they don\'t deduct any tax from his pay. You only deduct employees\' taxes from the remuneration you pay to employees. But, if your \'independent contractor\' is actually an employee, SARS will slap you with a 10% penalty for under deducting PAYE! Let\'s look at 4 easy ways to tell if a contractor truly is a contractor. ››› more
  • [29 April 2013]
  • Don't let confusion over legal expense allowances cost you
  • You probably spend a fortune on legal fees every year. And I bet you\'re not deducting them. Use this checklist to make sure you\'re deducting all the legal fees you can, giving you more money at the end of the tax year. Let\'s have a look at the checklist to see if you\'re deducting your legal expenses. ››› more
  • [23 April 2013]



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