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South African tax blog
Filing season dates, IRP5 codes, deductions, and what SARS will not allow — written against the current year of assessment, not last year’s leftover copy.
How to Register as a Provisional Taxpayer
The first invoice is not “I’ll see in October.” August is a payment date.
Independent Contractor vs Employee — Why 3616 Matters
The label on the invoice is not the test. The statutory relationship and the IRP5 code are.
SARS Verification vs Audit — What the Letter Actually Means
Most “SARS is coming for me” emails are verification. Still treat them as real.
How to Object to a SARS Assessment
Disagree in writing, on time, with the codes and the facts. Mood is not a ground.
Foreign Income When You Live in South Africa
The currency is not the residence test.
Freelancer Record-Keeping SARS Will Actually Ask For
A colourful spreadsheet is optional. Source documents are not.
Cryptocurrency Tax in South Africa - SARS Rules Explained
SARS treats cryptocurrency as an asset - meaning gains are taxable. Here's how crypto is taxed, what records to keep, and how to declare on your ITR12.
SARS Audit - What to Expect and How to Prepare
A factual guide to SARS audits and verifications - why they happen, what documents you need, your rights under the Tax Administration Act, and how to respond.
Find the SARS claims hiding in your bank statements
Upload bank statements. Taxzi flags lines that may qualify under SARS rules. Mixed shops stay out until you say what they were. You confirm every claim. This is guidance — not a filed return.
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