Workshop: National Treasury and SARS Workshop on Foreign PensionsAttendee: Jeneen Galbraith Proposed Removal of Foreign Pension Exemption The workshop centred on the proposed repeal of the foreign pension exemption in section 10(1)(gC)(ii) of the Income Tax Act. This exemption currently allows South African residents to receive certain foreign pensions tax-free. What Was Discussed Economic & behavioral impact: Loss of policy […]
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Dear Sir / Madam, Comment on Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2025 – Removal of Foreign Retirement Fund Exemption (s10(1)(gC)(ii)) Introduction We thank SARS and National Treasury for the opportunity to comment on the proposed repeal of section 10(1)(gC)(ii) of the Income Tax Act No 58 of 1962 “ITA”, dealing with lump sums and annuities
Letter to SARS: Comment on Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2025 Read More »
On 16 August 2025, National Treasury and SARS released the Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (TLAB), 2025, together with the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum. The proposals are open for public comment until 12 September 2025, after which a revised Bill will be tabled in Parliament. The draft bill contains a number of significant proposals aimed at tightening loopholes,
Draft Tax Bill 2025: Key changes impacting Individuals, Companies and Trusts Read More »
The 2025 Budget Speech confirmed the government’s intention to amend the cross-border tax treatment of retirement funds.
Foreign Pensions and South African Tax: Understanding the Current Landscape Read More »
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