The Tax Consulting Podcast

TAX CONSULTING SA

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. SARS Compliance Crackdown What Taxpayers Must Know

    JAN 27

    SARS Compliance Crackdown What Taxpayers Must Know

    Send us a text 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

    14 min
  2. AI Gets Tax Residency Wrong Here Is What You Must Know

    JAN 20

    AI Gets Tax Residency Wrong Here Is What You Must Know

    Send us a text 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

    17 min
  3. The Hidden Tax Traps for SA Expats

    JAN 20

    The Hidden Tax Traps for SA Expats

    Send us a text South African expats face significant tax exposure when foreign income is under-declared or when tax residency status is misunderstood. Junaid Bhayla (Tax Attorney & Team Lead: Tax Debts) and Alex Mahundla (SARS Tax Compliance Specialist) explain the real risks expats face when declaring worldwide income.    This episode unpacks:  00:00 – How SARS Penalties Escalate for Expats  00:20 – | What Tax Residency Really Means  01:24 The Most Common Expat Mistake  02:22 SARS Penalties  03:41 How SARS Knows About Worldwide Income  04:42 Relief Options Available to Expats  05:49 Why Formal Cessation Matters  07:03 | Final Takeaway for Expats     Speak to a tax specialist to ensure your compliance: https://bit.ly/3Pme6fh Support the show

    8 min
  4. Stop SARS From Taxing Your Foreign Income & Pensions

    JAN 13

    Stop SARS From Taxing Your Foreign Income & Pensions

    Send us a text Many assume that simply relocating makes them a non-resident for South African tax purposes, but this is not the case.   The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) requires a formal process to cease tax residency, and confusion around the three-year rule, five-year rule, and day-count tests can result in costly penalties.  Take control of your tax status and protect your foreign income. By formally ending your South African tax residency and using backdated applications, if necessary, you can prevent penalties, remain compliant, and safeguard the income you earn abroad.  Click the link to learn how to correctly cease your South African tax residency: https://bit.ly/4rDr5tW Topics Discussed:  00:00 – Intro   01:17 – Importance of Knowing Your Tax Status  03:17 – Distinction Between Non-Residency and Deregistration  06:07 – Ceasing Tax Residency: Myths Debunked  10:02 – Steps towards correcting past non-compliance through backdated financial emigration.  12:27 – Importance of Timely Action and Offshore Assets  17:02 – Third-Party Reporting and Global Information Exchange  #CeaseTaxResidency #SATaxResidencyRules #HiddenTaxRisks Support the show

    20 min
  5. SARS Residency Rules You Cannot Ignore as an Expat

    JAN 7

    SARS Residency Rules You Cannot Ignore as an Expat

    Send us a text If you have been told that leaving South Africa for 330 days automatically ends your tax residency, think again.   Spending a certain number of days outside South Africa or relying on a double taxation agreement does not automatically change your tax residency. SARS treats tax residency as an ongoing assessment, so your South African tax residency status must be formally reviewed and confirmed.   Click the link to review and formalise your South African tax residency: Non-Resident Confirmation Letter: https://bit.ly/43S810W Topics covered:  00:00 – Being outside South Africa for 330 days ≠ automatic non-residency.  00:56 – Ceasing residency requires a formal SARS application.  02:56 – How the physical presence test is often misunderstood.  04:36 – Residency is assessed annually, and simply leaving South Africa does not end it.  06:38 – A SARS non-resident confirmation letter stating the qualifying basis is essential; without it, you remain a resident.07:31 – Do not self-assess; SARS verification with expert guidance ensures correct filing.  #TaxResidency #SARSCompliance #ExpatTaxTips Support the show

    10 min
  6. How SARS Quietly Collects Billions | SARS Bracket Creep Explained

    10/03/2025

    How SARS Quietly Collects Billions | SARS Bracket Creep Explained

    Send us a text South Africans are facing a hidden tax increase known as bracket creep, where rising salaries push earners into higher tax brackets because the tax tables have not been adjusted for inflation.  In this Moneyweb Now interview, Tanya Tosen, Tax and Remuneration Specialist at Tax Consulting South Africa, explains how SARS is projected to collect an additional R19.5 billion this year (R18 billion from income tax and R1.5 billion from medical aid tax credits) without changing the official tax rates.  Key Highlights  What bracket creep is and why unadjusted tax tables create it  How higher salary increases can push you into a higher tax bracket  The impact on take-home pay and cost of living  Why both employees and freelancers must monitor their own tax compliance]    #SARS #BracketCreep #IncomeTax Support the show

    7 min
  7. Real Tax Lessons Beyond the Textbook | From Intern to Insider | Rendani Makatu on KayaFM

    10/02/2025

    Real Tax Lessons Beyond the Textbook | From Intern to Insider | Rendani Makatu on KayaFM

    Send us a text What really happens when you step from the classroom into South Africa’s leading tax practice?  During a KayaFM interview, Rendani Makatu, Tax Intern & Expatriate Tax Support Specialist at Tax Consulting South Africa, shares the lessons no textbook could prepare him for. From the realities of tax law changes to the traps South Africans face when moving abroad, Rendani explains what every listener needs to know.  During this interview, you will hear:  Why young professionals must stay sharp with SARS updates.  The truth about tax residency if you plan to live or work abroad.  How the “golden letter” from SARS protects expats.  Why hiding income from SARS isn’t an option.  If you are considering emigration or already abroad, do not leave loose ends with SARS. Contact us today so our team can help you get compliant, file correctly, and protect your income: https://bit.ly/46zrC6o   #ExpatriateTax #DoubleTaxAgreement #TaxResidency Support the show

    8 min
  8. Social Media Income Under the Microscope | SARS Rules Explained

    09/18/2025

    Social Media Income Under the Microscope | SARS Rules Explained

    Send us a text Ensure that all your income is fully compliant. Learn how to manage your taxes and avoid penalties: https://bit.ly/47AvDcV  Join Jashwin Baijoo, Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance as he discusses SARS’s latest focus on social media influencers and content creators during his SAfm interview with Jimmy Moyaha. Learn what income must be declared, how SARS tracks worldwide earnings, and practical steps for influencers to stay compliant. #SARSCompliance #InfluencerTax #DigitalEconomy What You Will Learn:   00:00 – Introduction 00:15 – SARS targets social media influencers and digital content creators 01:12 – Definition of gross income and worldwide income obligations 02:12 – Practical implications for South African residents working abroad 03:11 – Importance of tax advisors and record-keeping 04:10 – Educational resources and webinars available for influencers 05:08 – How brand deals, sponsored content, and non-cash income are treated 06:53 – Global information exchange and tracking foreign income 07:16 – Closing insights and recommendations Support the show

    8 min
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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
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
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