Tax matters for expats are getting increasingly complicated. This is because the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has taken a renewed interest in expats earning an income abroad since 1…
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Many people find tax season stressful, but getting a tax refund can be a welcome surprise. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) may issue tax refunds if you’ve paid more…
While there is a saying that the best things in life come in twos, this does not apply to tax. Particularly double taxation. No one wants to pay tax even…
Tax can be a tricky thing, and it gets trickier the bigger our global village grows. As more people move away from their countries of birth, putting down roots elsewhere…
Let’s face it – no one wants to be taxed twice on their hard-earned income, but if you’re a South African tax resident earning a foreign income abroad it’s a…
What are Double Tax Agreements? How do they work? If the idea of being taxed twice on your paycheque fills you with horror, read on, because you might find some…
If you’re a South African living and working abroad, there are a few things to note about income tax back home. As you should already know, even though you’ve packed…
The recent InterNations Expat Insider survey highlighted that the popularity of the USA when it came to expat countries had slid 17 places in the overall country ranking to 43rd…
Many South Africans living abroad aren’t aware of their rights and the possible tax relief available to them if South Africa has a Double Tax Agreement (DTA) in place with…