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Receiving pension income from the UK while living in South Africa? Understanding the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between South Africa and the UK is essential to ensure your pension income is treated correctly — and that you’re not unnecessarily taxed twice. There are important rules around tax residency, the type of pension received, and where that income may be taxed. Read the full article on our website to understand what may apply to you.

For many farmers and other qualifying businesses, the SARS diesel rebate is a significant cash-flow benefit. With rebates potentially exceeding R3.80 per litre, even relatively small errors in record-keeping can translate into substantial amounts of money. The problem is that SARS does not simply want to know how much diesel you purchased. You need to be able to demonstrate where the diesel went, which vehicle or machine used it, and importantly, what activity it was used fo

A recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment has delivered an important reminder to both taxpayers and SARS: fairness and transparency matter.