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Four steps to deal with a moonlighting employee
I'm sure all of us could do with some extra cash. Especially at this time of year. Holidays, presents, festivities. The costs just keep racking up. But what if your employee's after hours work is affecting his work and your company? And you feel his double-life has a negative impact on your business. So what can you do if you catch your employee moonlighting? Follow these four steps...... ››› more
[26 November 2013]

Use this method to make the best capital investment appraisal for your business
Management uses capital investment appraisal to analyse and evaluate investment projects (and this might include simply replacing a business asset, such as the company delivery van). But without a sound appraisal method in place, you won't get a true picture of the risk versus the returns. And this could severely impact your cash flows. Here's some great advice from the experts...... ››› more
[26 November 2013]

How to calculate your Capitals Gains Tax liability, in 5 easy steps
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) doesn't have to be the thorn in your side... And it doesn't have to cost you a fortune either!... ››› more
[21 November 2013]

Before you take home that ream of printer paper, make sure you've followed these Vat rules
Many business owners make the mistake of treating their business stock as their own personal disposable property. But if you take or use goods from your Vat-registered business for your own use, or 'self supply', then you'd better take note of the Vat rules, or face the penalties!... ››› more
[20 November 2013]

Want to negotiate the best type of lease for your business? Here's what to do...
Have you considered that your lease agreement may put your business in a poor financial position? But is there any way to control the type of lease agreement a business signs? And what factors should you consider when evaluating a lease agreement? Today, we look at this vital business issue.... ››› more
[19 November 2013]

Here's how to avoid a SARS audit of your dividends
If you're waiting for your dividends payout, make sure it doesn't come with a SARS audit or penalty! Here's how...... ››› more
[18 November 2013]

Are you using the most tax-efficient method to depreciate your business assets?
Hopefully, you depreciate your company's assets, allowing you to claim back wear and tear allowances from SARS. But not all methods of depreciation are efficient...... ››› more
[14 November 2013]

Make sure you keep these ten accounting records - or else
Keeping SARS happy, while also meeting business accounting requirements, means there are a lot of records you have to keep... Here's what you need to use you don't get in trouble.... ››› more
[12 November 2013]

What to do about the employee who has two jobs
When you hire an employee, you (hopefully) make sure he doesn't have a second job that he hasn't told you about. Especially if that job competes with the one you're hiring him for! But what do you do if you discover that an employee is moonlighting? Can you discipline him?... ››› more
[11 November 2013]

What the Vat auditor checks when he arrives at your office for an audit...
One of our Vat subscribers wrote in to the Vat Help Desk, wanting to find out what checks the Vat auditors carry out when they audit a business. Here's what the experts at the Practical Vat Loose Leaf say about Vat audits, and what you should expect.... ››› more
[07 November 2013]

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]

Insurance and tax: What if you didn't take out insurance to cover your company's losses?
Ever wondered what will happen if your company doesn't have an insurance policy to cover losses you suffer due to theft or damage? Can you claim a tax deduction for these losses? Read on to find out what your options are...... ››› more
[04 November 2013]

Do you make the grade? You'll only be an SBC if you meet the following requirements...
If you want your business to have the same tax benefits that Small Business Corporations (SBCs) enjoy, there's a catch. Your company must meet certain requirements to qualify as an SBC...... ››› more
[01 November 2013]

Want to zero-rate the sale of your business? Make sure you meet these four requirements first
When you sell your business as a going concern, you can rate the sale as a zero-rated transaction and avoid Vat. But only IF you meet the following important criteria...... ››› more
[28 October 2013]

Revealed: 20 deemed supplies you must pay output tax on
If you thought output tax only applies to standard-rated, zero-rated and exempt supplies, you're wrong. It's also applies to deemed supplies. Here are the 20 deemed supplies you must pay output tax on.... ››› more
[28 October 2013]

Understanding insolvency: Find out what these terms really mean...
When it comes to insolvency, the terms 'insolvent, 'insolvency, 'liquidation', 'sequestration and 'winding up' are used interchangeably. This causes great confusion because they're NOT the same thing. Read on to find out what these terms really mean so you can understand insolvency better.... ››› more
[25 October 2013]

Revealed: Four things you SHOULD know about insolvency and tax
Benjamin Franklin's often-quoted line about 'the certainty of death and taxes' is equally fitting in today's society. When death comes in the form of insolvency, taxes aren't too far behind. Here are the four things you should know about insolvency and tax.... ››› more
[24 October 2013]

Insolvency and tax: Here are the tax consequences if you're the creditor
Have you ever wondered where SARS stands when a business goes under? If you're the creditor, read on find out what to expect so you won't find yourself between a rock and a very hard place...... ››› more
[24 October 2013]

Looking for a bookkeeper? Make sure he has the following traits and qualifications
According to Total Jobs, a financial bookkeeper's role is to keep official track of company spending so there's an accurate trail of all the outgoings when it comes to filing accounts. If your company is looking for a bookkeeper, make sure he has the following traits and qualifications.... ››› more
[23 October 2013]

What does 'ring-fencing of assessed losses' mean and how does it affect you?
Do you have a side business that you declare and claim losses for on your tax return? If so, beware! You may be caught out under the ring-fencing rules of Section 20A of the Income Tax Act (ITA). But what does ring-fencing of assessed losses actually mean? Read on to find out...... ››› more
[18 October 2013]

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