by Sentinel | Jul 1, 2021 | Advisory Services
By Janine Lodewyk of Sentinel International. SARS has been sending auto-assessments via SMS and email. While you may think this will save you time, it’s actually more likely to cost you money. Filing season for 2021 tax returns opens on 1 July 2021. SARS has,...
by Sentinel | Jun 16, 2021 | Advisory Services
When bad advice leads to big losses A recent court ruling against a big corporate highlights the need for independent professional tax advice for companies. By Simon Turner, CEO of Sentinel International South African companies often use share incentive schemes to...
by Sentinel | Jun 4, 2021 | Advisory Services
You would never hand over your investment portfolio to a stranger offering to manage it for free, so why would you do the same with your Will? It’s a crucial document that affects your entire financial strategy. By Simon Turner, CEO, for Sentinel International Most...
by Sentinel | May 18, 2021 | Advisory Services
One of the positive surprises in South Africa’s 2020 budget was the announcement that the country’s corporate tax rate would be dropped by 1%. This means that from 1 April 2022, companies will pay tax at a flat rate of 27%. National Treasury deputy director-general,...
by Sentinel | Apr 28, 2021 | Advisory Services
Testamentary reservation allows a trustee to exert control of a trust after their death. But SARS seldom looks kindly on this. One of the essential elements for the creation of a valid Trust is that the assets held in the trust must be administered separately from...
by Sentinel | Mar 26, 2021 | Advisory Services
Covid-19 has impacted almost every aspect of our lives, not least the manner in which we work. Fortunately, the taxman recognises this. Last week we looked at the tax benefits available for working from a home office. Now we’ll consider changes to the foreign income...