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The Importance of Provisional Tax in South Africa: Who Needs to File?

by CH Consulting | Jul 7, 2025

The South African tax system presents unique challenges for individuals who earn income outside of traditional employment, such as freelancers, investors, or those involved in cryptocurrency. Among the more complex and often misunderstood aspects...

SARS eFiling Simplified: A Step-by-Step Guide for South African Taxpayers

by CH Consulting | Jul 4, 2025

With 2025’s tax season underway, many individuals find SARS eFiling complex or overwhelming—particularly when dealing with irregular income streams or emerging areas like cryptocurrency. We’ve worked with hundreds of South African taxpayers to...

Handling SARS Audits: What You Need to Know

by CH Consulting | Jun 5, 2025

In an increasingly data-driven tax environment, being audited by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) can be a stressful and uncertain experience — especially if you're unprepared. Whether you're a salaried employee, a provisional taxpayer,...

Understanding SARS’s New Tax Enforcement: What Individuals, Freelancers, and Crypto Traders Need to Know

by CH Consulting | Jun 5, 2025

South African taxpayers are entering a new era of tax enforcement as the South African Revenue Service (SARS) intensifies its efforts to strengthen compliance and close the widening tax gap. While these initiatives have traditionally focused on...

Crypto Tax Compliance: Essential Guide for 2025

by CH Consulting | May 20, 2025

Cryptocurrency continues to evolve as part of the mainstream financial ecosystem in South Africa. Whether you’re trading, staking, earning rewards, or simply holding digital assets, understanding how SARS views and taxes crypto is essential in...

Tax Tips for Sole Proprietors in South Africa

by CH Consulting | May 13, 2025

In South Africa, understanding and managing your tax responsibilities is essential for avoiding penalties and maximising your financial outcomes—especially if you're operating as a sole proprietor, freelancer, or earning income from crypto...

Understanding Tax Implications of Offshore Investments

by CH Consulting | Apr 29, 2025

Introduction Investing offshore can be a savvy way for South Africans to diversify wealth and seek higher returns. However, it’s crucial to understand how these offshore investments are taxed in South Africa. South Africa follows a...

Navigating South African Tax Deadlines in 2025

by CH Consulting | Apr 15, 2025

Learn all the critical South African tax deadlines for 2025, including personal tax, provisional tax, and crypto tax submissions. Filing taxes in South Africa can feel overwhelming—especially with evolving regulations, crypto asset reporting...

Maximising Your Tax Refund: 7 Common Mistakes South Africans Should Avoid

by CH Consulting | Apr 3, 2025

Discover the most common tax mistakes South Africans make when filing SARS returns. Filing your South African personal income tax return can feel overwhelming, especially if you're juggling multiple income streams like freelance gigs, side...

Hiding Your Crypto? SARS Has Entered the Chat.

by CH Consulting | Feb 13, 2025

Why the ‘wait & see’ approach will hit you where it hurts. The relationship between the South African public and cryptocurrency taxes is a complicated one. Some folks are in the dark, some are suspicious, and a few are determined to stay one...