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Tag: tax

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
Tax-free investment

5 Guidelines to Select the Right Tax-Free Savings Account

by Brendan2 March 20224 March 2022Leave a comment

Opening a tax-free savings account (TFSA) should be the first port of call for any first-time investor, but how do you choose which TFSA is right for you? Wessel Brand, Portfolio Manager at Sygnia Asset Management, has the answer. Supplied…

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Investing tax
Tax-free investment

3 Reasons A Tax-Free Savings Account Should Be Your First Investment

by Brendan25 February 202226 April 2022Leave a comment

Investing for the first time needn’t be scary or overwhelming, writes Wessel Brand, Portfolio Manager at Sygnia Asset Management, as long as you know the secrets to starting out right. Supplied (not sponsored) content You’ve made it beyond the ‘Salticrax…

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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
what is a tax free savings account

What is a Tax Free Savings Account

by Brendan10 March 202118 August 2021Leave a comment

There's a lot of talk near the end of each tax year about tax free savings accounts (TFSA). Social media is abuzz with photos and comments about maxing out the contributions. But what is a tax free savings account and what…

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Investing tax, TFSA
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
2021 budget speech

Highlights from the 2021 budget speech

by Brendan25 February 20211 March 2021Leave a comment

As always, there was much hype and anticipation ahead of Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s 2021 budget speech. The economic crisis, COVID, rampant corruption, and failing state owned enterprises. What would he do? Where will the money come from? More tax?…

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Budgeting budget speech, tax
How to pay less tax in South Africa

How to pay less tax in South Africa

by Brendan31 January 202117 August 20212 Comments

It can be depressing when looking at the amount of tax we pay each month. More so when you consider that any extra money you make, through hard work and dedication, will also be taxed. You're not alone when wondering…

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Smart Choices emergency fund, save, tax
What are investment policies

What are investment policies?

by Brendan15 December 202015 December 20202 Comments

So what are investment policies? You know, those things that were sold to you about 30 years ago. Or if you're too young for that, the things that your parents took out when you were small. Probably to save towards…

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Investing tax
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
Tax on your interest

Income tax on your interest

by Brendan17 May 20201 December 20202 Comments

Having recently discussed the building of an emergency fund, let's now look at the tax on your interest. Why don’t financial services companies tell you exactly what you’re going to get? In a world where performance is almost always the…

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Investing sars, tax
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

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