The Tax Consulting Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this KayaFM interview, Jashwin Baijoo (Partner and Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance at Tax Consulting South Africa) explains how SARS is identifying undeclared income and how penalties escalate when taxpayers respond late or inaccurately.    This interview covers:  01:35 | The compliance centred approach and the risk of punitive outcomes  02:23 | Taxpayer education...

Send us Fan Mail South African expats face significant tax exposure when foreign income is under-declared or when tax residency status is misunderstood. Junaid Bhayla (Tax Attorney & Team Lead: Tax Debts) and Alex Mahundla (SARS Tax Compliance Specialist) explain the real risks expats face when declaring worldwide income.    This episode unpacks:  00:00 – How SARS Penalties Escalate for Expats...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Delano Abdoll (Legal Manager in Cross-Border Taxation at Tax ConsultingSouth Africa) speaks with Professor Carika Keulder  (WITS University) about why #AI frequently gets South African tax residency wrong and the risks taxpayers face when relying on automated interpretations.  If you are a South African expat, remote worker, or taxpayer living abroad, this discuss...

Send us Fan Mail Many assume that simply relocating makes them a non-resident for South African tax purposes, but this is not the case.   The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) requires a formal process to cease tax residency, and confusion around the three-year rule, five-year rule, and day-count tests can result in costly penalties.  Take control of your tax status and protect your foreign i...

Send us Fan Mail If you have been told that leaving South Africa for 330 days automatically ends your tax residency, think again.   Spending a certain number of days outside South Africa or relying on a double taxation agreement does not automatically change your tax residency. SARS treats tax residency as an ongoing assessment, so your South African tax residency status must be formally reviewed...

Send us Fan Mail South Africans are facing a hidden tax increase known as bracket creep, where rising salaries push earners into higher tax brackets because the tax tables have not been adjusted for inflation.  In this Moneyweb Now interview, Tanya Tosen, Tax and Remuneration Specialist at Tax Consulting South Africa, explains how SARS is projected to collect an additional R19.5 billion this year...

Send us Fan Mail What really happens when you step from the classroom into South Africa’s leading tax practice?  During a KayaFM interview, Rendani Makatu, Tax Intern & Expatriate Tax Support Specialist at Tax Consulting South Africa, shares the lessons no textbook could prepare him for. From the realities of tax law changes to the traps South Africans face when moving abroad, Rendani explains...

Send us Fan Mail Ensure that all your income is fully compliant. Learn how to manage your taxes and avoid penalties: https://bit.ly/47AvDcV  Join Jashwin Baijoo, Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance as he discusses SARS’s latest focus on social media influencers and content creators during his SAfm interview with Jimmy Moyaha. Learn what income must be declared, how...

Send us Fan Mail Read the full article and contact our team today: https://bit.ly/4n7naD5 In a recent vodcast, Chrispos Seete (SARS Tax Compliance Specialist) and Alex Mahundla (SARS Tax Compliance Specialist) from Tax Consulting South Africa explain how a Tax Diagnostic Report provides a non-triggering SARS health check across your entire profile.  Key Highlights 00:00 – 02:00 Why paying penaltie...

Send us Fan Mail In this SAFM Market Update interview, Alex Mahundla (SARS Compliance Specialist at Tax Consulting South Africa) explains why a Tax Diagnostic Report is an essential compliance tool for every taxpayer, especially for individuals with complex tax affairs.    Key insights from the interview:  What a Tax Diagnostic Report is and how it works  Why confirming your residency status with...

Send us Fan Mail Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3I8Ostq Speak to our specialists: https://bit.ly/3IcnAbX Could your foreign retirement funds soon be taxed in South Africa?    In this discussion, Delano Abdoll (Legal Manager: Cross-Border Taxation) and John-Paul Fraser (Team Lead: Cross-Border Taxation) unpack how SARS’ proposed removal of the foreign pension exemption could affect expatriat...

Send us Fan Mail Can SARS take money directly from your bank account?    Yes, and it is already happening. In this episode, Tax Attorney Junaid Bhayla and Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement and Compliance, Jashwin Baijoo, break down how tax debt arises, what triggers SARS collection, and how legal relief can protect you from criminal liability or asset loss.    Visit our website f...

Send us Fan Mail The 31 August 2025 provisional tax deadline is fast approaching, are you prepared?   Whether you are a freelancer, expatriate, or run your own business, this episode featuring Priscilla Sefoka, Tax Administrator, and Thokozile Kumalo, Tax Consultant, will help you understand exactly what you need to do to stay compliant and avoid SARS penalties.  Need help filing your provisional...

Send us Fan Mail SARS is sharpening its focus on expatriate tax compliance in 2025.   In this episode Delano Abdoll, Legal Manager of Cross Border Taxation and Admitted Attorney, and Richan Schwellnus, Tax Attorney, Admitted Attorney and General Tax Practitioner unpack recent amendments to tax return filings, declaration obligations, and residency status reporting—affecting both SA expats and retu...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a South African working abroad? You may still be taxed by SARS on your global income.    In this all-new podcast episode, John-Paul Fraser (Team Lead: Cross-border Taxation) and Mornay Bornman (Admitted Attorney: Expat Tax Specialist) reveal how the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) can be your saving grace. Whether you are a rotational worker in the Middle East or a remote...

Send us Fan Mail In this SAfm interview, Tshepo Thebyane, Senior Tax Consultant at Tax Consulting South Africa, joins Jimmy Moyaha to unpack SARS’s latest digital innovation - the Express tab on eFiling - designed to simplify the tax return process for 2025. What You Will Learn: 00:00 – Introduction  00:06 – Tax season updates from SARS 00:26 – What is Express Access? 01:05 – How it improves the e...

Send us Fan Mail Earning extra income in South Africa? You might be risking more than you think.   Whether you are working a second job, earning freelance income, or picking up part-time work in retirement, SARS wants its share, and it has the tools to get it. In this CapeTalk interview, Nicolas Botha, Tax Compliance Manager at Tax Consulting South Africa, explains how to stay on the right side of...

Send us Fan Mail In this interview with Radio 786, Jashwin Baijoo (Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement and Compliance) at Tax Consulting South Africa, unpacks SARS’ record R2.3 trillion revenue collection.  Key topics include:  How SARS' modernisation strategy, driven by AI and automation, has improved efficiency.  The role of the Compliance Programme in identifying and acting...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a South African expat planning to access your retirement funds? Watch this  @MoneywebHoldings interview before you make your next move.  Retirement and Pension Fund Specialist Shuanita de Wet from Tax Consulting SA explains the game-changing SARS directive that came into effect on 11 April 2025. With "emigration withdrawal" now phased out, expats must comply with...

Send us Fan Mail In this interview with Radio 786, Jashwin Baijoo (Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement and Compliance) at Tax Consulting South Africa, unpacks SARS’ record R2.3 trillion revenue collection.  Key topics include:  - How SARS' modernisation strategy, driven by AI and automation, has improved efficiency.  - The role of the Compliance Programme in identifying and ac...

Send us Fan Mail South African exchange control regulations have become stricter, especially for high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and expats moving large sums abroad. In this episode, Richan Schwellnus (Tax Attorney and General Tax Practitioner) and Michelle Phillips (Tax Attorney) provide clear guidance on how to approach international transfers in line with SARS and Reserve Bank requirements. ...

Send us Fan Mail Many professionals are receiving increases—yet seeing less in their bank accounts. In this important  @KayaON959 interview, Tanya Tosen (Master Mobility, Tax & Remuneration Specialist) offers critical analysis on how bracket creep and stagnant tax thresholds are undermining income growth for employees and complicating remuneration strategies for employers.   Key topics:   00:3...

Send us Fan Mail Are you really benefiting from your salary increase? Tanya Tosen, Master Mobility, Tax, and Remuneration Specialist, explains how unadjusted tax brackets and inflation can erode your earnings - and what you can do about it.  During this interview, Tanya covers:  00:58 – 01:53 Why a salary increase does not always mean more money  01:54 – 04:03 How inflation and tax brackets impact...

Send us Fan Mail Bracket Creep Explained: Does Your Salary Increase Costing You?   Are you really earning more after a salary increase, or is Bracket Creep reducing your take-home pay? Tanya Tosen, Master Mobility, Tax, and Remuneration Specialist, joins PowerFM to break down this hidden tax challenge.  Key discussion points:  2:02 – 03:03 What is Bracket Creep?  03:04 – 04:46 Direct implications...

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about moving back to South Africa after working abroad? SARS may be waiting to assess your tax affairs - and the consequences of non-compliance can be severe. In our latest podcast, Richan Schwellnus (Tax Attorney) and Nicolas Botha (Tax Team Compliance & Processing Manager) discuss: 00:28 - Why SARS is increasing scrutiny on expats returning home  06:06 - The "g...