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Welcome to the Tax Consulting Podcast, your trusted source for expert insights into South African tax matters.   Featuring a range of specialists from various departments across Tax Consulting South Africa, including legal, tax, and accounting professionals, each episode offers in-depth discussions on key topics such as expatriate tax, tax residency, SARS updates, compliance strategies, and more.      Whether you are an affluent individual, expatriate, or business, our podcast provides the knowledge and guidance needed to confidently manage your tax obligations, mitigate risks, and maximise opportunities.

  1. 1d ago

    SARS Is Coming for Influencers: Taxing Your Brand Deals and Luxury Gifts

    Send us Fan Mail Complimentary luxury stays and gifted products received in exchange for promotional content may come at a greater cost than social media influencers realise!  In a recent CapeTalk interview, Jashwin Baijoo (Partner and Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance at Tax Consulting South Africa) discusses SARS' growing focus on social media influencers and digital content creators, including the tax implications of non-cash benefits and earnings from international platforms.  With SARS using advanced data analysis to identify potential discrepancies, influencers need to understand their reporting obligations and the consequences of non-compliance.  Read our article to understand the tax risks facing influencers and content creators: https://bit.ly/48otb8o     What You Will Learn: (Timestamps to be included once the video is edited)  Are Free Gifts Taxable for Influencers? SARS' Focus on the Influencer Economy Declaring Income from International Platforms How SARS Identifies Undeclared Income Valuing Gifted Products and Luxury Stays for Tax Can Smaller Influencers Avoid SARS Scrutiny? Tax Compliance Risks and Potential Penalties #SARS #InfluencerTax #TaxConsultingSA  Support the show

    SARS Is Coming for Influencers: Taxing Your Brand Deals and Luxury Gifts

  2. Oct 23

    How SARS Calculates Tax Return Penalties and Who Is at Risk

    Send us Fan Mail The SARS tax return deadline is fast approaching, and many South Africans may be unaware of the serious consequences of failing to submit their returns on time.  In this discussion, Tax Consulting South Africa's Junior Tax Consultant, Kealeboga Maja, unpacks what taxpayers need to know before the filing deadline, including how non-compliance penalties work, who is required to submit a tax return, and what steps to take if you are unable to pay your tax debt. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions around tax filing, auto-assessments, and SARS' debt recovery powers.  If you have not yet submitted your tax return or need help with outstanding filings, contact Tax Consulting South Africa for professional guidance and support: https://bit.ly/4nG7Myl   00:00 - 00:22 | Tax deadline and penalties 00:22 - 00:46 | SARS recovery powers and interview introduction 00:46 - 01:17 | Missing the filing deadline 01:17 - 01:38 | How penalties are determined 01:38 - 02:09 | Automatic penalty process 02:09 - 02:34 | Backdated penalties 02:34 - 02:59 | Penalties even if no tax is due 02:59 - 03:30 | SARS auto-assessments 03:30 - 04:02 | Outstanding returns and escalating penalties 04:02 - 04:32 | Penalty remissions and objections 04:32 - 05:11 | SARS collecting from bank accounts and salaries 05:11 - 05:47 | Payment arrangements for tax debt 05:47 - 06:11 | Final taxpayer advice  #SARS #TaxReturn #TaxSeason  Support the show

    How SARS Calculates Tax Return Penalties and Who Is at Risk

  3. Oct 22

    The Hidden Cost of Ceasing Residency

    Send us Fan Mail Many South Africans believe that once they receive a notice of non-resident tax status from SARS, their tax residency journey is complete.   The reality is often very different.   Receiving a non-resident letter may feel like the end of the process, but for many taxpayers, it is only the beginning of further SARS scrutiny. John-Paul Fraser, Team Lead: Cross-Border Taxation, and Delano Abdoll, Legal Manager: Cross-Border Taxation, examine why Revised Assessments are being issued, what SARS is looking for, and the critical mistakes taxpayers should avoid.   Have questions about your non-resident tax status? Get in touch with Tax Consulting South Africa: https://bit.ly/4nG7Myl   Topics:  00:00 SARS’ secret weapon when reviewing tax residency  00:36 Introduction to SARS revised assessments  01:59 Tax return obligations after ceasing tax residency  02:59 Understanding the split tax year  05:59 Income declarations and supporting calculations  07:51 Reconciling your tax position for SARS  09:17 Exit tax and capital gains implications  10:49 Your letter of motivation and asset disclosures  11:24 Section 9H declarations and exit tax  11:58 Transferring funds abroad and AIT applications  12:59 SARS audits and recovery powers  14:16 Crypto assets and financial reporting  15:07 Final advice for non-resident taxpayers   #TaxResidency #FinancialEmigration #SARSCompliance  Support the show

    The Hidden Cost of Ceasing Residency

  4. Oct 14

    The Tax Questions Every South African in the UK Must Ask

    Send us Fan Mail For many South Africans, relocating to the UK is an exciting milestone.  Yet one of the most misunderstood aspects of an international move is the assumption that leaving South Africa automatically means leaving the South African tax system behind. The reality is often far more complex. Before making important financial decisions, contact us for expert advice on your South African and UK tax position: https://bit.ly/4nG7Myl  00:00 - 00:39 | Introduction   00:39 - 01:08 | South African tax residency after relocating   01:08 - 01:34 | Double tax agreement and avoiding double taxation   01:34 - 01:59 | Ceasing tax residency and ongoing South African tax obligations   01:59 - 02:25 | UK salary, South African investments, retirement funds and asset income   02:25 - 03:00 | Transferring funds offshore and returning to South Africa   03:00 - 03:50 | Key tax considerations for South Africans in the UK   03:50 - 04:10 | Professional advice and closing remarks  #SouthAfricanExpats #UKTaxResidency #CrossBorderTax  #SouthAfricanExpats #UKTaxResidency #CrossBorderTax Support the show

    The Tax Questions Every South African in the UK Must Ask

  5. Oct 2

    How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When You Move Abroad

    Send us Fan Mail Thinking of leaving South Africa, or already living abroad? Moving overseas does not necessarily mean your South African tax obligations automatically come to an end. In this episode, Lovemore Ndlovu, Head of SARB Engagement and Expatriate Compliance, explains what cessation of tax residence means, how it can trigger an exit tax, and the common mistakes people make when relocating abroad. Understand your tax residency position before you move so you can make informed decisions and avoid unexpected costs. Have questions about your South African tax residency? Learn more about cessation of tax residence and how our team can assist: https://bit.ly/3TAnXTg Key Topics Covered 00:00 – Cessation of Tax Residence: Does Leaving South Africa End Your Tax Obligations? 01:16 – What Is Cessation of Tax Residence? 01:52 – Understanding Exit Tax and Deemed Disposal 02:29 – Documentation and Keeping Your Tax Affairs in Order 03:03 – Common Mistakes When Moving Abroad and Why Early Planning Matters 04:02 – Final Takeaways and Getting Professional Assistance  #CessationOfTaxResidency #SouthAfricansAbroad #TaxResidency Support the show

    How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When You Move Abroad

  6. Sep 30

    The Expat Tax Mistake That Could Cost You.

    Send us Fan Mail For many South Africans living abroad, understanding the difference between physically leaving the country and formally ceasing South African tax residency can be critical to avoiding unexpected tax obligations and compliance issues.  In this episode, Vivian Cox, Expatriate Tax Consultant, unpacks what expatriates need to know about their South African tax position, including the formal cessation process, overseas income, South African assets and the importance of reviewing your SARS information carefully.  Contact us to understand your tax position, identify potential areas of concern and take the right steps to ensure your South African tax affairs are properly addressed: https://bit.ly/4xmgBRr    Key topics covered:  00:00 Leaving South Africa Does Not End Tax Residence  01:08 Check Your South African Tax Status  02:37 Overseas Income and South African Tax Obligations  03:45 Do South African Assets Affect Tax Residence?  04:36 Check, Assess, Cease, Confirm and Comply  05:32 Why Expats Still Need to Check Their Status  05:59 Get Professional Tax Advice  #ExpatriateTax #TaxResidency #SouthAfricanTax Support the show

    The Expat Tax Mistake That Could Cost You.

  7. Jan 27

    SARS Compliance Crackdown What Taxpayers Must Know

    Send us Fan Mail In this KayaFM interview, Jashwin Baijoo (Partner and Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance at Tax Consulting South Africa) explains how SARS is identifying undeclared income and how penalties escalate when taxpayers respond late or inaccurately.    This interview covers:  01:35 | The compliance centred approach and the risk of punitive outcomes  02:23 | Taxpayer education gaps especially in crypto  03:01 | High net worth individuals and SARS' relationship managers  03:50 | How SARS targets crypto traders by reviewing bank statement credits  05:20 | Global transparency CRS and the OECD Crypto Asset Reporting Framework  07:15 | Rising enforcement and concerns about overregulation  08:25 | Understatement penalties up to 200% and tight audit timelines  09:45 | Income tax versus capital gains tax treatment on crypto disposals  11:21 | Why voluntary disclosure must occur before SARS approaches you  13:13 | High net worth complexities offshore trusts and non-compliance  14:20 | Final advice for taxpayers engaging in crypto or holding complex structures    Contact our team of specialists to stay compliant: https://bit.ly/3Pme6fh    #SARS #TaxCompliance #CryptoTax Support the show

    SARS Compliance Crackdown What Taxpayers Must Know

  8. Jan 20

    AI Gets Tax Residency Wrong Here Is What You Must Know

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Delano Abdoll (Legal Manager in Cross-Border Taxation at Tax ConsultingSouth Africa) speaks with Professor Carika Keulder  (WITS University) about why #AI frequently gets South African tax residency wrong and the risks taxpayers face when relying on automated interpretations.  If you are a South African expat, remote worker, or taxpayer living abroad, this discussion explains why AI tools cannot replace proper legal interpretation under South African tax law.    This episode offers a detailed look at:  00:00 Why AI explanations of tax residency fall short  01:08 Introduction and framing the discussion  01:58 Why primary legislation must come first  02:47 How tax interpretation develops over time  03:38 Testing legislative boundaries in practice  04:33 How taxpayers are misled by market commentary  05:28 The risks of relying on generalised explanations  06:24 AI’s failure to address the full residency test  08:47 Why critical thinking is essential when using AI  09:58 Does AI understand case law and judicial hierarchy?  11:17 Why legal interpretation remains a human skill  12:41 The gap between theory and SARS’s practical systems  13:34 AI, SARS, and the risk to taxpayer rights  15:25 Closing reflections on AI and tax interpretation    Get tax residency guidance from South Africa’s leading experts: https://bit.ly/3Pme6fh    #TaxResidency #SouthAfricanExpats #aiandtax #ai  Need clarity on your South African tax residency status?  Get guidance from South Africa’s leading cross-border tax experts: https://bit.ly/3Pme6fh  Like, subscribe, and comment if this episode helped clarify the risks of relying on AI for tax advice. Support the show

    AI Gets Tax Residency Wrong Here Is What You Must Know
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Welcome to the Tax Consulting Podcast, your trusted source for expert insights into South African tax matters.   Featuring a range of specialists from various departments across Tax Consulting South Africa, including legal, tax, and accounting professionals, each episode offers in-depth discussions on key topics such as expatriate tax, tax residency, SARS updates, compliance strategies, and more.      Whether you are an affluent individual, expatriate, or business, our podcast provides the knowledge and guidance needed to confidently manage your tax obligations, mitigate risks, and maximise opportunities.

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    TAX CONSULTING SA
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    2024 - 2026
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