There’s a lot of noise around Tax-Free Savings Accounts at the moment—most of it suggesting that maxing out your TFSA is the only key to long-term wealth. After looking at it more closely (and drawing on years of experience in both business and markets), I think that’s an oversimplification. Yes, the TFSA has clear advantages: […]
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With the introduction of South Africa’s two-pot retirement system, many individuals are asking whether they can access funds in a more flexible way — specifically, whether it is possible to borrow against the savings pot instead of withdrawing from it . ## No Direct Borrowing Facility Under the current framework, there is no mechanism that
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South Africa’s two-pot retirement system has introduced greater flexibility for members who need access to funds before retirement. While this can provide short-term financial relief, it’s important to understand the tax implications of withdrawing from the savings pot early. #### How Are Early Withdrawals Taxed? Any withdrawal from the savings pot before retirement is treated
The 2026 National Budget introduces several tax updates that directly impact payroll calculations, travel reimbursements and broader client tax planning. For accounting practitioners and payroll administrators, staying updated is essential to ensure compliance with South African Revenue Service (SARS) requirements and to avoid payroll inaccuracies, incorrect tax reporting and potential compliance risks. Among the most important changes are the updated subsistence
South Africa’s 2026/27 Budget: What It Offers and What It Means for You In the past our blog on the budget would probably have been a short piece just mentioning rates and so on but this year it’s really quite an exciting budget because it signals governments awareness of two major things, firstly it signals
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Foreign Pensions By Meerkat Accountants, Plettenberg Bay Many South Africans have worked or lived abroad at some point in their careers, and continue to receive pensions or lump-sum benefits from foreign funds. Up to now, those foreign pensions have often enjoyed favourable tax treatment in South Africa — but that may be about to change.
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Social media was meant to bring us closer. Instead, it may be quietly pushing us further apart — for all generations, not just the young. Traditional media — newspapers, radio, television — gave us a shared experience. Everyone read the same headlines, watched the same broadcasts, or listened to the same programs. That created common ground for conversation and
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Recently SARS (the South African Revenue Service) announced that it is paying closer attention to the taxation of social influencers — or as we prefer to call them, digital entrepreneurs. If you’re making money online — whether from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or other digital platforms — here’s what you need to know.—Why It MattersUnlike a
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Financial scams are becoming more sophisticated every year, and South Africans are a frequent target. Scammers often impersonate trusted institutions like SARS, banks, or even suppliers to trick individuals and businesses into handing over money or sensitive information. One recent example doing the rounds is a fake SARS ‘Tax Settlement Notification’ letter. Let’s look at
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