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Are you up to date with your EMP501 recons?

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If you’ve got your hands full with tax-related paperwork, filing accurate tax returns and meeting SARS deadlines could be one of the important responsibilities you battle with. And, if you get it wrong, the interest and penalties payable on late or inaccurate VAT, PAYE or company income tax returns can be harsh.

Do you pay too much tax as a commission earner?

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Tax directives for individuals who earn commission enable SARS to instruct your employer or fund manager to deduct tax at a set rate/percentage (determined by SARS for your specific case) and not at the general income tax rates.

Financial year end without the pain

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Do you get bogged down with your financial year-end? Many business owners do. To help alleviate the pressure, being prepared, as well as consistently managing your financial records throughout the year will make life easier when the deadline comes around.

Top up your RA and save on tax

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At Counteractive, we believe that wealth isn’t a coincidence, it’s a strategy. So, when it comes to the investment decisions you make, there are some important factors to consider. And tax is one of them. While you’ll never entirely avoid paying tax, when and how much you pay will have a significant impact on your long-term outcome.

Is your accountant speaking Greek to you?

… And we don’t mean that your accountant hails from the Mediterranean. For non-financially inclined business owners, there’s a vocab that you need to get a handle on

Estate planning is more than just writing a will

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Procrastination is the biggest enemy of estate planning. While nobody likes thinking about dying, if you don’t plan for it you may leave family feuding, assets going to the wrong people, drawn-out litigation, and more money paid in estate taxes than what’s necessary.

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