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What does the new Employee Tax Incentive Bill mean for your business?

Unemployment is a big problem in South Africa. So it's no wonder that government has finally stepped in to reverse the high levels that affect the youth. How? By making sure its new Employee Tax Incentive Bill comes into effect. And it will, the minute 2014 ushers in. Here's what you need to know [read more...]

Research finds that absenteeism is the reason South Africa's losing its competitive edge

New research has found that South Africa's losing its competitive edge. And it's all thanks to absenteeism. That's just the tip of the tip of the iceberg. There are other worrying trends when it comes to sick leave abuse in the workplace. Here are the details of the study... [read more...]

New B-BBEE codes unveiled! Find out what this means for your business...

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has unveiled the new Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) codes of good practice. Davies announced the new codes yesterday at the B-BBEE summit in Midrand. Reports suggest the codes will be published in the Government Gazette on October 11. Read on [read more...]

Calculation

  • The correct way to allocate travel expenses when you charge clients
  • If you spend any money travelling to clients, you'll know that the expenses quickly rack up. Most companies charge their clients for these travel related costs. But do you know how to account for these in the best way, so you don't have to pay any additional charges on the amount? Have a look at this question we got on the Accounting and Tax club and the answer from our expert Alan Lewis, Tax Advocate.... ››› more
  • [29 November 2013]
  • Staying in the black: Here's how to manage your debtors, creditors and inventory to stay cash healthy
  • One way to boost your business's cash flow is to improve the ratio of debtors to creditors. The idea is to keep the money in your bank account for longer and pay their money as late as possible. If the relationship is managed well, it becomes easier to negotiate longer payment terms.... ››› more
  • [22 November 2013]
  • Three things you must remember about insurance and accounting
  • When you enter into an insurance contract, the accounting treatment of insurance costs is the same as when you account for any other costs in your business. But insurance has a few peculiarities you need to know... And by failing to know about these - and account for them correctly - you could make dangerous errors!... ››› more
  • [13 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]
  • Why Prince Charles is happy the taxman isn't looking at his bank account...
  • If the UK's Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has its way, Prince Charles may see his multimillion pound income under the tax microscope. He earns a vast income from the Duchy of Cornwall estate, which he uses to pay for his private and public activities. But the estate pays no corporation tax and no CGT either. And lawmakers in Britain think it should. Locally, SARS has made it clear it already targets the high-rollers, the tax evaders and the big fish who have the means to evade taxes they should be paying.... ››› more
  • [07 November 2013]
  • Why negligence is misconduct, not incapacity
  • Many employers are unsure about whether to describe negligence as misconduct or poor performance (incapacity). If you're one of these employees, read on to find out why negligence is misconduct and not incapacity so you can discipline your employees accordingly.... ››› more
  • [01 November 2013]
  • Dividends Tax: Are you at risk of being audited?
  • Dividends Tax (DT) is a tax charged when a dividend is paid out. While the liability for tax falls on the shareholder, the company paying the dividend must withhold the tax and pay it to SARS on behalf of the shareholder. As the company paying the dividend, it's crucial that you get this right. If you don't, you'll expose your company to a SARS audit. Use this checklist to ensure you're not at risk of an audit.... ››› more
  • [31 October 2013]
  • Have you met ALL your COID requirements?
  • Registering with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Fund (COID) isn't enough. You have to meet all your other COID requirements. Read on to find out what your obligations are so you can get the most from COID so that you can correctly report occupational diseases to the commissioner.... ››› more
  • [16 October 2013]
  • Do you know what to include when you calculate leave pay?
  • Leave is one of those subjects that causes the most employment headaches Sure you know the basics but do you really know the nitty gritty. If you don't you could end up making expensive mistakes. The good news these mistakes are pretty easy to avoid. Read on to discover what include in your leave pay calculation so you can calculate, account for and manage leave correctly and avoid SARS penalties.... ››› more
  • [14 October 2013]
  • Five rules to avoid mistakes when dealing with international tax
  • Fact: You must pay tax on income you make in another country. One wrong move could land you in serious trouble with SARS. To make this process hassle free, be sure to follow these five rules when handling international tax.... ››› more
  • [14 October 2013]
  • Four steps to calculate the fringe benefit for rented company cars
  • Before 1 March 2013, you would have found it difficult to tax your employees for their use of permanently rented company cars. This is because it was almost impossible for you to get the true value of the car from the company you're renting the car from. I.e. the car company only gave you an estimate of the car's value. Now for the good news...... ››› more
  • [14 October 2013]
  • Don't have a cash flow budget? Use these 13 steps to prepare one
  • If you run a business, you must have a cash flow budget. It'll help you identify potential cash flow problems by managing your cash flow, expenses and income better. Here are 13 steps you can use to develop a cash flow budget for your business.... ››› more
  • [07 October 2013]




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