by Sentinel | Feb 7, 2018 | Advisory Services
Recent judgements have once again pointed out the essential requirement that the control and enjoyment of trust assets are completely separated. So what does this mean? Trustees are appointed in a fiduciary role, meaning that whilst they have the right to control and...
by Sentinel | Feb 6, 2018 | Advisory Services
The Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) ended on 31st August 2017. New global standard for the automatic exchange of information (Common Reporting Standards or CRS ) between tax authorities of different countries will provide South African Revenue Services...
by Sentinel | Feb 5, 2018 | Advisory Services
On the 4th December 2017, the Office of the Chief Master of The High Court issued a directive advising a substantial increase in “Masters Fees”. It must be noted, that the Masters fees were last set in 1986. “Masters fees” is an administration cost paid to the Master...
by Sentinel | Feb 4, 2018 | Advisory Services, Uncategorized
We are sure that this got your attention!!! In terms of Section 18(A) any donation to a Public Benefit Organisation is tax deductible up to 10% of your annual income. Think of it in this light, as a tax payer, rather than paying the funds to the fiscus – the funds are...
by Sentinel | Feb 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
We are pleased to introduce the following new staff members to the Sentinel Team:- Lizanne Menz Lizanne joined our Sentinel Team in the Cape Town office as a Tax and Compliance Officer. She obtained her BACCLLB at the University of Stellenbosch in 2013. Jacques van...
