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February Provisional Tax Deadline: How to Avoid Stiff Underestimation Penalties“February Provisional Tax Deadline: How to Avoid Stiff Underestimation Penalties Provisional tax is among the most confusing aspects of the tax regime – and it’s also the most heavily...

So, You Want to Diversify? You Might Be Making a Mistake“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex. It takes a touch of genius, and a lot of courage, to move in the opposite direction.” (Statistician and economist, E.F. Schumacher) Diversification...

Your Year-End Tax Checklist: Smart Moves Before 28 February“The avoidance of taxes is the only intellectual pursuit that still carries any reward. (John Maynard Keynes) 1. Boost your retirement savings Contributing to a Retirement Annuity (RA) before 28 February can...

Why Doing Nothing May Be the Best Thing You Can Do“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” (Warren Buffett) In a world where constant activity is seen as progress, the real...

NPO? NGO? NPC? PBO? What’s the Difference Anyway?“A rich man without charity is a rogue; and perhaps it would be no difficult matter to prove that he is also a fool." (Henry Fielding, English writer and judge) Across the country, tens of thousands of groups run...

Outstanding Tax Debt? SARS’ Expedited Debt Compromise Ends 31 December 2025“The South African Revenue Service is always ready to assist taxpayers to fulfil their legal obligations.” (SARS) Acknowledging that taxpayers often find it difficult to settle tax debt due to...

Moving from Freelancer to Employer: The Complete Guide“You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it requires people to make the dream a reality.” (Walt Disney) Faced with rising demand, every successful solo-business person or...

This October, Stay Safe From eFiling Profile Hijackings“Profile hijacking points to pervasive cybercrime with global links.” (Edward Kieswetter, SARS Commissioner) The Tax Ombud has again warned South Africans about the concerning increase in eFiling profile...

Adapt or Suffer: How to Keep Your Business Afloat in a Changing Climate“Taking bold action on climate change simply makes good business sense. It's also the right thing to do for people and the planet.” (Richard Branson) Climate change impacts the fundamentals of...

Time Is Money: 8 Timesaving Tips Every Business Leader Should Utilise“The key is not to prioritise what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” (Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) In business it’s too easy for an entrepreneur or...