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Tag: tax return

tax write-offs for US expats

Tax Write-Offs for US Expats with Rental Property back home

by Brendan15 March 202215 March 2022Leave a comment

Tax write-offs for US expats, in partnership with TFX. Written by Veronica Rhodes. Many US citizens living abroad keep their rental properties back home and either live off the rental income, or use it to fund investments. There are however a…

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Investing tax, tax return
US expat tax filing

US expat tax filing

by Brendan15 July 202116 July 2021Leave a comment

US expat tax filing, in partnership with TFX. Written by Veronica Rhodes. South Africa has recently enjoyed a reputation for diversity, prosperity, and stability in the continent. The country is often called the rainbow nation, and its multiethnic society encompasses…

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Financial Health, Investing tax, tax return
Do I need to submit a tax return

Do I need to submit a tax return?

by Brendan7 March 20217 March 2021Leave a comment

Tax filing season will soon be upon us. Not everyone is required by law to submit a tax return, but SARS does know where you live and most likely how much you earn, so they’ll be expecting their dues! Who…

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Financial Health tax, tax return
Medical Tax Credits

SARS Medical Tax Credits

by Brendan14 August 202014 July 2021Leave a comment

Claiming for SARS medical expenses may seem complex, but it really isn’t! As long as you have your medical aid certificate (if applicable) and any qualifying medical expenses along with receipts, SARS will do all the medical tax credits calculations for…

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Financial Health medical expenses, tax, tax return
Capital Gains Tax for retirees

Capital Gains Tax for retirees

by Brendan5 April 20205 April 2020Leave a comment

Capital Gains Tax for retirees and how it affects them when selling their homes after 30 or 40 years, when the property has greatly increased in value.

Investing CGT, tax, tax return
How to get ready for tax season

How to get ready for tax season

by Brendan30 July 201923 April 2021Leave a comment

A look at how to get ready for tax season. First published in City Press but updated for current tax year. Tax season in South Africa always runs from 1 March of the previous year, to 28 February of the…

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Financial Habits medical expenses, sars, tax, tax return
Submit tax return

Must you still submit tax return?

by Brendan20 August 201821 January 2021Leave a comment

Many of us dread completing our tax returns. Not only does it seem like complicated admin, we're also afraid that we'll owe SARS money that we don't necessarily have. It is however easier than you think, and you can plan…

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Financial Habits MoneyMonday, tax, tax return

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