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How to boost your investment returns

16 February 2017 | Tax

Mixed emotions come up when asking people about their investment decisions in 2016. Some made good moves and are now reaping the benefit while others look at the year regretting some of the things they did or did not do. But the start of the year offers an opportunity to lay the foundations for a sound investment plan for the year ahead. Acting now by maximising your contributions towards tax-efficient products for the current tax year will help you take advantage of higher long-term growth rates.

How to maximise tax benefits before the end of the tax year

02 February 2017 | Tax

As February marks the end of the current tax year, now is the time to ensure that less of your hard-earned money lands up in the hands of the taxman. Allan Gray’s tax specialist, Carla Rossouw, explains some of the options.

More independence and powers for the office of the Tax Ombud

26 January 2017 | Tax

The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) is pleased with the amendments to the Tax Administration Act, which not only give the Tax Ombud more powers when addressing taxpayers’ complaints but also strengthens its independence from the South African Revenue Service. On 19 January 2017 the proposed amendments to the Tax Administration Act (TAA), which led to the promulgation of the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act No 16 of 2016 . The amendments follow extensive inputs into the TAA by the Tax Ombud, who had called for inter alia changes to sections of the Act that compromised the office’s independence.

Seven top tax tips for SMEs

19 January 2017 | Tax

With the many challenges small business owners face every day, being tax compliant is often not at the top of the list and tax deadlines often come and go in the struggle of trying to keep the business afloat.

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