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Why “bona fide” employee bursaries still beat a cash raise

(and how to make yours bullet‑proof) Section 10(1)(q) of the Income Tax Act lets employers fund staff education (or their children’s/relatives) without triggering PAYE, while still claiming a normal business deduction. Get the paperwork wrong, though, and the “bursary” becomes a taxable fringe benefit. Similar deductions are claimable under Section 10(1)(qA) for disabled employees. Its […]

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COIDA Return of Earnings deadline extended

The filing season for 1 March 2024 to 28 February 2025 is now open, and the COIDA submission deadline has been extended to 31 July 2025. Submissions made after this date will incur a 10% penalty for late submissions.  So, with the COIDA deadline fast approaching, employers need to submit their Return of Earnings (ROE)

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