What are fixed assets in your business?
What are fixed assets? Fixed assets are also called non-current assets or even capital purchases. These are items in your business that will generate income for a period longer than one year. They are all the “big things” in your company that you use to make or sell your service or products. Examples of fixed […]
5 points to make your tax return easier
Tax season happens every year and there are certain items that are important to remember when submitting your tax return. Whether you do this submission or even if you get a tax practitioner to do it on your behalf, the below are important points to remember: You do not have to submit a Tax return. […]
What is the skills development levy?
SDL, or skills development levy, is a levy imposed to encourage learning and development in South Africa. It is determined by an employer’s salary bill. These funds are to be used to develop and improve skills of employees. Who must pay SDL? SDL is due by employers who have been registered. You can register once for […]
The Tax MAN! The fear attached
The Tax Man? Noooooooo! If you say tax man (SARS (South African Revenue Services) to South Africa) to anyone, they will shudder in fear which, in a lot of cases is unfounded. There are various reasons for this fear: Because they have not submitted tax returns in years, The believe that the tax man or […]
Do you stand on correct Accounting Principles?
Accounting principles versus absolutes I don’t like absolutes. Absolutes are it when people make statements that are said with authority and are generally taken as gospel truth. These statements are often incorrect anyway, eg: ALL businesses should be on TikTok. REALLY? Why? Is there data to confirm this? NO! With technology and everything in everyday […]
VAT impacts everyone!
South Africa implemented Value Added Tax (VAT) on the 30th of September 1991, replacing general sales tax as the indirect taxation system (1). VAT has since been the second most important source of government revenue in South Africa (2). The adverse effects of VAT on poorer consumers have been continuously debated by unions and departments […]
Do you have the accounting know-how required to run your business?
Many entrepreneurs who feel confident about their accounting know-how take it upon themselves to do their own accounting function. The thinking behind this is actually sound: “keep your fingertips on the numbers the business is producing”. Producing the goods Unfortunately, many business owners (despite having the skills to do so) don’t fully understand the rigours […]
Tax consultants – what do they do?
“Tax Practitioners” or “Tax Guys”: You will probably have a person who handles your tax affairs. This is fantastic but a warning – there are different types. Preparer: This is a person who is not qualified to give advice but is allowed to prepare tax returns on behalf of people. They cannot submit the return. […]
Nothing to fear
“There is nothing to fear but fear itself” Anon “Tax compliance ensures no fear of the tax man.” Bruce Laister (BC Accounting) I have come to realise that there are few things in life that can instantly cause panic in someone’s life. Apart from the obvious events like war, natural disasters etc, possibly one of […]
4 mistakes to avoid when submitting your personal tax return
Submitting a personal tax return can strike fear into anyone! It does not have to be like this though. There are a number of things you should avoid when completing your personal taxation return. Here we explore four of the biggest mistakes you are likely to make. And how to make the claims. Mistake 1: […]