Author: Gavin Bacon

SECURITIES TRANSFER TAX

What is it?  Securities Transfer Tax is levied on every transfer of a security and was implemented from 1 July 2008 under the Securities Transfer Tax Act, No. 25 of 2007, together with the Securities Transfer Tax Administration Act, No. 26 of 2007.

IRP5 / EMP501 SALARIES AND WAGES RECONCILIATION

It involves an employer submitting an accurate reconciled Employer Reconciliation Declaration (EMP501) with corresponding Employee Tax Certificates [IRP5/IT3(a)s] (Including EMP601). There are three fundamentals that must reconcile in order for your submission to be successful which include: Monthly Employer Declarations (EMP201s) submitted [Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) and/or Skills Development Levy (SDL), Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) amounts due…

Compromise of Tax Debts with SARS

The Tax Administration Act deals with the waiving of Taxes owed to SARS and also a Compromises on Debt owed by Individuals, Trusts, Close Corporations and Companies. SARS may be willing to write off or reduce taxes, penalties, interest and even additional tax owed to SARS. Specific situations and conditions apply. “Terms and conditions apply”…

TRANSFER DUTY

What is it? Transfer Duty is a tax levied on the value of any property acquired by any person by way of a transaction or in any other way. For the purpose of Transfer Duty, property means land and fixtures and includes real rights in land, rights to minerals, a share or interest in a…

Gavin Bacon is awarded Tax Court Appointment

Recognising his vast experience and Tax Degree, The Office of the Registrar for the Republic of South Africa have appointed Gavin for a period of five years. Gavin was honoured to accept the appointment.

Work For Yourself? Here’s How You Should Be Paying Tax.

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Are you self-employed, a contractor, a freelancer, or a budding entrepreneur who is proudly boss-free? No matter how you do it, if you earn an income, you legally need to pay income tax. Not sure how to go about this? contenu utile sur assurance antivol budget Read on…

Annual Audit Or Review? Which Is Right For Your Company?

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With the 2011 change in the Companies Act, 80 to 90% of companies in South Africa, namely PTY Ltds, do not require an annual audit. Rather the new Act allows for an independent review – an alternative form of ‘auditing’ a company’s financial statements. Will a review do for your company? Or would an annual…