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...
