by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jan 3, 2023 | Criminal Law / Crime, Tax
“Administrative penalties and criminal proceedings do not serve the same purpose. The [one] is aimed at strengthening internal controls of the administrative authority and to promote compliance while the other is aimed at correcting a behaviour that caused harm to the...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Nov 28, 2022 | Property, Tax
December and January have always been prime months for selling residential property in South Africa, and if you are a “Festive Season Seller”, here are two really important tips for you. Plan your financesUnderstand and plan for all the financial implications, not...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | May 26, 2022 | General Interest, Tax
“Taxpayer: One who doesn’t have to pass a civil service exam to work for the government” (Anonymous) “Tax Freedom Day” is the first day of the year on which we South Africans (we’re talking about the “average” taxpayer here) have finally earned enough to pay off SARS...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Jan 26, 2022 | Economy, Tax
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has invited the public to share suggestions on the 2022 Budget he is expected to deliver on Wednesday 23 February 2022. The Ministry of Finance: “As usual, the budget allocation always aims to strike a balance between competing...
by Wessels + Van Zyl Inc | Sep 27, 2021 | Personal Finance, Tax
“The future of money is digital currency” (Bill Gates) If you are thinking of buying – or have bought – any “crypto asset” such as a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polkadot, Solana (or any of the many other crypto currencies springing up all over the...
