On the 1st of September, the two-pot retirement system was implemented in South Africa by the National Treasury.
The main aim for the implementation of the two-pot system is to allow citizens of the republic partial withdrawal from their retirement fund for any emergencies that may occur, while still preserving a portion of the fund for life after retirement.
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Tax-free savings are designed to reduce South Africans’ tax liability while allowing them to save for their non-retirement goals.
It also provides flexibility as you do not have to commit to making future contributions and you can withdraw funds anytime you choose, but it’s not advisable to do so as this will have an impact on your lifetime tax-free savings limit.
Once an amount is withdrawn, that amount will be deducted from your lifetime contribution limit.
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Defined in layman’s terms tax avoidance is defined as any legal methods used by a taxpayer to reduce their tax liability.
While on the other hand tax evasion is an illegal practice a taxpayer does to intentionally reduce their tax liability.
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Any person who receives taxable income of more than R30 000 other than salary/remuneration (such as investment income, business profits, rental profit, etc.), would be considered as a provisional taxpayer.
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As a tax resident, you are required to submit tax returns to SARS annually and declare your worldwide income (local and foreign).
Non-residents will be taxed only on income that is earned in South Africa.
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As a tax resident, you are required to submit tax returns to SARS annually and declare your worldwide income (local and foreign).
Non-residents will be taxed only on income that is earned in South Africa.
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A donation is property (including cash and shares) transferred to the recipient at no cost.
Read all about tax effects in the hands of the donor vs the hands of the recipient
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What is provisional tax and who are provisional taxpayers?
Provisional tax is an estimate of the taxpayer’s tax liability at the end of the year of assessment.
This estimated tax liability is paid twice during each year of assessment, with the first payment made at the end of month 6 from the start of the year of assessment and the second one at the end of the year of assessment.
