Tips for the 2015 tax filing season

Jul 1, 2015

For individuals, the 2014/15 tax-filing season begins on 1 July, and all returns must be completed by the end of November. Tax expert Ettiene Retief, chairperson of the National Tax and Stakeholders Committee at the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA), offers some tips. He highlights several issues that, in his experience, often trip taxpayers up.

Tax season: prime time for APTs

Oct 3, 2013

The global scope of advanced persistent threats (APTs) is greater than most people realise. Because these attacks are typically launched through various channels over a period of time, they can be difficult to identify and can remain unperceived for years, says Jonas...

Tax season heralds new phishing attacks

Aug 15, 2013

While phishing attacks involving South African banks declined by a massive 47% in the first six months of this year, the start of the 2013 tax filing season in July heralded a significant reversal in the downward trend. According to Yossi Hasson, MD of...

Avoid SARS penalties: be prepared

Aug 1, 2013

The bi-annual company tax return season opens on 1 September 2013, and it makes sense for companies to prepare their mandatory information in August to avoid SARS e@syFile rejections and late submission penalties. All South African companies are required to reconcile...

2013 SARS Employer Filing season open

Apr 2, 2013

 SARS has announced the annual PAYE reconciliation submission season for the period 1 April to 31 May 2013. All South African employers are required to reconcile and submit PAYE, UIF and SDL contributions for the period 1 March 2012 to 28 February 2013. SARS requires...