PROPERTY: Hot tips for home sellers
Home sellers have to consider a few things before selling their property. Jan Davel of RealNet provides a guide.
View ArticlePROPERTY: Buying via a trust is not just for the wealthy
Trusts are dismissed as complicated, expensive, or reserved for the wealthy elite. These assumptions prevent the average person from exploring the benefits a trust can provide.
View ArticlePROPERTY: Affordability – it’s complicated
South Africa compares favourably with other global housing markets in regard to affordability. Unfortunately the slow growth in household income is bringing that affordability to question.
View ArticleINSIGHT: Top tips for 2014/15 tax filing season
Tax filing season is under way and all returns should be completed by November. Tax expert Ettiene Retief gives individuals top tips for filing.
View ArticleBUSINESS: Electronic services- foreign is not always cheaper
There is a perception among consumers that foreign suppliers of digital services are cheaper, because they are not subject to VAT. These suppliers fall outside the scope of South Africa’s tax system....
View ArticlePROPERTY: VAT or Transfer Fees- what and when to pay?
When it comes to property sales it is necessary to determine when transfer duty applies, and what other costs come into play when transfer duty is not payable. Tony Clarke, Managing Director of the...
View ArticleOPINION: Women conservative about salary negotiations
Studies conducted by Harvard Business School show that women are significantly less likely to negotiate for a better salary than their male counterparts. A small difference in a starting salary makes a...
View ArticleOPINION: Tax cheats should come clean
Tax evaders should make use of the Voluntary Disclosure Program offer. This is an opportunity to regularise their position with SARS, and avoid understatement penalties, and even prosecution. penalties...
View ArticleMONEY: Don’t forget to claim qualifying tax deductions
Certain income earners are exempt from submitting tax returns, but it may be in your favour to submit a return voluntarily if you contribute towards a retirement annuity. Retirement Annuity members may...
View ArticleBUSINESS: Securing customer data across digital challenges
Organizations in the public and private sector need to step up the security of customer data across digital channels.
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