Share buybacks have a place, but taxpayers should tread carefully
The South African Revenue Service has introduced measures to prevent abuse in share buyback arrangements.
capital gains tax
Videos
Watch: FPI Financial Planner of the Year on key issues shaping the financial landscape
Animated video explains the two-pot retirement system
NCA Credit providers’ FICA obligations
NCR Desktop Audits
Is South Africa on track to getting off the grey list?
Looking back at this year’s FPI Professional’s Convention
Enhance your HR skills by attending our insightful webinars in November
Webinars on how to investigate misconduct and address poor performance
Unpacking the tax implications for investments
The South African Institute of Professional Accountants’ Ettiene Retief provides insights on how individual investors can make smart tax-informed decisions for their investment portfolios.
‘Sensible ruling’ on the cession of a loan account to a special trust
Binding Private Ruling addresses the donations tax and CGT consequences resulting from the beneficiary of a special trust ceding his loan account against the trust to that trust.
Understand when tax is triggered on crypto assets
Clarity on when a gain is considered revenue or capital.
Sars ruling highlights need to understand implications of investing in hybrid offshore pension products
South Africans are increasingly mobile, either working abroad, staying abroad for extended periods, or opting to retire outside of South Africa. This has increased the focus on foreign pension products because South African […]
Five misconceptions about crypto taxation
Since their inception in 2009, there have been many misconceptions about crypto assets, often referred to as cryptocurrencies. These misconceptions have cost investors millions of rands and have subsequently been addressed or explained […]
Estate planning should be a continuous process of managing your assets and liabilities
Estate planning involves structuring and managing your assets while you are alive and putting measures in place to ensure your wishes are carried out after you pass away. It also ensures that there […]
Tax implications of property transactions involving non-residents
There are no restrictions on tax non-residents acquiring and selling immovable property in South Africa. However, buyers and sellers should be aware of the tax requirements when property is sold to non-residents. In […]
