After an unprecedented postponement triggered by widespread disagreements within the GNU (Government of National Unity) regarding a proposed VAT increase, Finance Minister Godongwana presented the 2025/2026 National Budget Speech on 12 March 2025. Below is a summary of the tax-related changes: - VAT (Value Added Tax) Considering the impact of a VAT adjustment, VAT [...]
South Africa’s new two-pot retirement scheme was designed to give members some financial breathing room during tough times, without requiring them to resign to access their savings. In short, although it offers short-term financial relief, this withdrawal benefit should only be considered for emergencies and not change how you think about your retirement financial [...]
If you are a business owner, a trustee, or an individual earning income from any other source other than an IRP5, you should have submitted a First Provisional return (IRP6) for 2024 by the 29 February 2024. There are 3 return submissions for Provisional Tax, namely: - The First return which covered the estimated [...]
