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Thinking of saying goodbye to South African tax residency? Here’s what you need to know.

If you’re planning to officially cease your tax residency in South Africa, there are several key steps and requirements you’ll need to navigate. As more South Africans take their financial plans abroad, understanding SARS’s recent updates on tax residency is essential. 

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Galbraith Rushby warns clients of latest phishing scams this tax season

With tax season in full swing, Galbraith Rushby is urging clients to stay vigilant against a surge in sophisticated email and SMS phishing scams targeting taxpayers. These scams are increasingly convincing, mimicking legitimate communications from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and other authoritative bodies. “Phishing scams are becoming more refined and harder to detect,”

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SARS leverages AI enhancements for the 2024 tax filing season

The 2024 tax filing season is upon us, and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is leveraging advanced AI technologies to streamline the tax filing process. These advancements aim to enhance effectiveness, precision, and the overall user experience for taxpayers. Michael Rushby, Managing Director of tax and audit firm Galbraith Rushby, provides an overview of

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Splurging big while reporting small?

SARS intensifies lifestyle audits to combat tax evasion Ahead of Tax Season 2024, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has stepped up its use of lifestyle audits to identify discrepancies between individuals’ reported income and their actual lifestyle.  This move aims to ensure that all taxable income is accurately declared to combat tax evasion. What

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