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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...]

fringe benefits

  • 8 employee fringe benefits that qualify for output tax
  • There are eight employee fringe benefits you must calculate output tax on. If you fail to declare output tax on these fringe benefits, SARS will charge your company penalties and interest. Read on to discover what these benefits are so you can declare the fringe benefits on your Vat return and ensure your payroll is 100% Vat-compliant.... ››› more
  • [28 May 2013]
  • Vat Matters - Have you submitted a claim to your insurance company recently?
  • You could be in big trouble without even knowing it! Did you know when you submit a claim to your insurance company and they settle your claim Vat is triggered?... ››› more
  • [11 April 2013]
  • Choose your marriage contract wisely, there are tax consequences of getting it wrong
  • 'The tax consequences of marriage are not likely to be on your mind when you stand before the altar with your life partner, but there are definite tax consequences to marriage,' warns The Practical Tax Loose Leaf Service. There are two danger areas you can't afford to overlook. Read on to find out what the taxman does when you're married out of community of property with or without accrual and when you're married in community of property.... ››› more
  • [09 April 2013]
  • Eight clauses SARS will inspect in your employment contracts... Are yours up to date?
  • - 28 Critical clauses you must include in your new hire's employment contract - Eight clauses SARS will inspect in your employment contracts... - Safeguard your rights as an employer... ››› more
  • [09 April 2013]
  • Make sure you know which fringe benefits are taxable and which aren't to avoid a 10% penalty from SARS
  • The new R105 minimum wage set for farmworkers is just the tip of the iceberg of what farmers will really being paying. After all, reports iAfrica.com, farmers also need to account for fringe benefits such as meals, overalls and accommodation, as part of workers' wage packet, depending on their individual circumstances and employment contracts. The same may be true in your company if you provide your employees with fringe benefits like a company car, or if you give them refreshments or loans. Here's what you need to know about fringe benefits to ensure you don't get into trouble with SARS.... ››› more
  • [13 February 2013]
  • Avoid these seven tax traps when you prepare for a tax audit
  • As FastJet airline can tell you, a tax audit is no joke. The amount of tax FastJet has to pay Tanzanian authorities almost doubled when interest and fines were added to the outstanding taxes. Here in South Africa, it's no longer a question of whether or not a business will be subject to an on-site tax audit; it's a matter of when. If your business is facing a tax audit, there are seven 'tax traps' you need to avoid to make sure you steer clear of hefty penalties and interest.... ››› more
  • [01 February 2013]




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