Creating or revising a strategic financial management plan is critical for businesses at the onset of a new fiscal year.
This year, turn tax time from a period of stress into a growth opportunity with strategic planning for compliance and optimisation.
Christmas should remind us to be charitable. Tax specialists should remind us to be smart about it.
Your CA's role in your business extends far beyond the conventional managing tax compliance and financial statements.
When it comes to taxes, it is crucial that your business operates within the bounds of the law while maximising your profits. Here’s where to start.
Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, understanding VAT can make a substantial difference in your business’s financial health.
Understanding and managing taxes can be, well… taxing. Here are some basic guidelines to navigate the South African tax system.
Meta description: For many South African businesses, contracting out accounting and bookkeeping services to chartered accountants is a strategic decision. Here’s why.
By prioritising proper bookkeeping, businesses can establish a solid financial foundation, make informed strategic decisions, navigate tax liabilities, and pave the way for long-term success in the dynamic South African corporate landscape.
If you consider deregistering a company, CC, or trust, it is essential to understand the process and its requirements.
Amid unprecedented load-shedding in South Africa, tax rebates for renewable energy projects are temporarily expanded.
The new financial year starts on 1 March 2023. Start planning now to get the most out of your annual tax benefits!
Given the current challenges of the South African economy, business owners would be wise to do everything possible to reduce the risk of business collapse. A critical step towards business security is to have a financial partnership with an experienced accountant.
As 2022 draws to a close, business owners would be wise to invest time in planning for the new year. Clear financial goals will help to make better decisions and grow your business in 2023.
Inflation and interest rates have a tight relationship. The tendency is for these two to move in the same direction, rising and falling hand-in-hand as one influences the other.
Did you know that your business receives an annual “report card”? There is an actual number that indicates how well you are doing in terms of business credit. The closer you could come to an A+, the more opportunities this will unlock for your business.
Any businessperson needs to count on their accountant as a vital partner in their business. As is true about entering into any partnership, one should carefully choose an accountant.
Starting a new business is an exciting but also daunting prospect. There are many issues to consider, one being whether to register as a sole proprietor (trading under your own name), as a company or as a trust.
It may be time to consider cloud-based alternatives, like Xero Accounting, Sage Business Cloud Accounting, Quickbooks or Zoho Books.
Suffice to say that the world has changed significantly in the past couple of years. The freelance economy has certainly grown. This follow-up article looks at some additional tips and tools for freelance taxpayers:
SMEs and start-ups often face the problem of the need for an accountant but not (ironically) having the cash flow to appoint one in-house. So, what is the solution?
Provisional tax is paid by individuals who earn income other than a salary or traditional remuneration paid by an employer.
Durbanville has seen exponential growth in both the business and property markets over the past couple of years.
SARS launches massive drive to clamp down on non-compliant taxpayers