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How SARS gets access to financial information, and how to stay compliant.

by CH Consulting | Jun 19, 2024

In this article, we address how SARS gets access to financial information and how to stay compliant. Ensuring compliance with tax laws is a critical responsibility for individuals and businesses in South Africa. The South African Revenue Service...

Tax non-compliance in South Africa and what it might mean for you

by CH Consulting | Jun 4, 2024

Tax non-compliance poses significant challenges to government revenue collection, economic stability, and the overall integrity of the tax system in South Africa. It encompasses behaviors where taxpayers, intentionally or unintentionally, do not...

Being married in community of property and how this affects your tax!

by CH Consulting | May 15, 2024

Marriage not only binds two individuals together in a personal union but also carries significant legal and financial implications, particularly regarding tax. Understanding the tax effects of being married in community of property is crucial for...

Maximizing Tax Benefits: Deducting Home Office Expenses in South Africa

by CH Consulting | Apr 17, 2024

In today's digital age, working from home has become increasingly common. Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, or remote employee, setting up a home office can offer convenience and flexibility. However, did you know that it can also...

Common Issues You May Face When Submitting Your Tax Returns

by CH Consulting | Apr 2, 2024

SARS has provided eFiling as a tool to all taxpayers to use for convenience, and ease of filing one’s tax returns. While this is incredibly useful, and direct; navigating through eFiling can introduce some struggles and confusion to the layman...

Navigating RSA Tax Laws: Considerations for Rental Income

by CH Consulting | Mar 19, 2024

Real estate investment can be lucrative, especially in South Africa, where rental properties often yield significant returns. However, along with the profit potential comes the responsibility of understanding and complying with tax laws. In this...

Taxes can be painful – your consultant should not be!

by CH Consulting | Mar 5, 2024

Filing taxes can be an anxiety-inducing event due to the looming deadline, ever-changing technicalities, and the uncertainty involved in compliance. Therefore, many people decide to hire a professional to help them out. However, this can...

Analyzing the RSA Budget Speech 2024: A Vision for Economic Resilience

by CH Consulting | Feb 29, 2024

As the economic tides ebb and flow, South Africa finds itself at the helm of fiscal planning again, with the 2024 Budget Speech outlining key strategies and forecasts for the years ahead. Delivered against economic uncertainty, the speech...

South African crypto tax myths debunked

by CH Consulting | Jun 23, 2023

For South Africans with money to invest, the crypto industry’s pace of development can be confusing. Whether hype or reality – and, often, it’s a bit of both – the stories we read online and the conversations we hold over the braai can leave us...

Retirement Annuity Tax Benefit

by CH Consulting | Mar 13, 2022

Let's see how you can make a retirement annuity tax benefit work for you. Are contributions to pension, retirement annuity, and provident funds tax deductible? In short, yes. All contributions are deductible and result in a retirement annuity tax...