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Wealth Does Not Last: Why Estate Planning Strategi...

Wealth rarely survives beyond a few generations—but it doesn’t have to be that way. This article exp...


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Stealth Taxes: Customs and Excise

Customs and excise duty is often viewed as a mysterious tax which somehow finds its way into the pri...


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Tax Faculty vs Unisa: Choosing the Right Tax Educa...

Choosing the correct educational path in taxation can drastically shape your career trajectory. As y...


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Objections That Work: Drafting Technical Objection...

Stop treating tax objections as procedural speed bumps. This article explains why precision - not ou...


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Is VAT eating away at your cash flows?

VAT is often viewed as a flow-through tax which is only relevant to the final consumer. While this m...


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Mastering ADR and Settlements: A Procedural Guide...

Master ADR and settlements with this procedural guide. Learn to navigate SARS's confidential, withou...


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Navigating the New Era of Trust Compliance in Sout...

Stay ahead of the "SARS enforcement crackdown" with this essential guide to trust compliance in 2026...


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Navigating SARS Administrative Fairness: A Guide f...

The power gap between SARS and taxpayers is widening. From eFiling profile hijacking to unexplained...


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The AI Risk Trilogy: Essential Ethics and Risk Man...

This is a timely and well-structured breakdown of a critical shift in the South African professional...


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Navigating Tax Disputes: A Guide to SARS Objection...

In an era of increasing scrutiny, navigating tax disagreements requires precision. This guide breaks...


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Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights: Why Every Tax Practi...

Master the Tax Court’s "disputes within a dispute." Join our specialized webinar to unpack applicati...


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New VAT registration rules – What you need to know

This article explores the intricate challenges currently impacting the industry. It highlights the n...


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The Power of Continuous Tax Education for South Af...

In the ever-evolving world of taxation, continuous education is crucial for accountants and tax prac...


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From Zero to Tax Hero: Understanding the Basics of...

This guide will simplify taxation basics, equipping you with a strong foundation to confidently begi...


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Are You Confident That You Will Survive a SARS VAT...

A practical look at preparing for a SARS VAT audit, avoiding common pitfalls, and managing disputes...


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The Request for Reasons: A Critical Gateway in Tax...

Why the Request for Reasons matters in tax disputes — and how Rule 31(3) limits SARS during appeals.


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Why SARS and CIPC compliance still feels hard — an...

SARS and CIPC compliance doesn’t have to be reactive. This session explores how structured workflows...


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Mastering Tax Court Rules Before Litigation: Your...

Turn compliance into strategy. Gain the knowledge that gives you—and your clients—the advantage.


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VAT Apportionment in South Africa: A Practitioner'...

A comprehensive overview of the standard turnover-based method, exclusions, and adjustments under Bi...


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Provisional Tax: Practical Guidance to Avoid Penal...

This article unpacks provisional tax, who it applies to, and why reasonable estimates are key to avo...


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Apportionment – A new dawn

This article outlines the key changes in VAT BGR 16 (Issue 3), including updated apportionment rules...


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Top Tax Trends to Watch in 2026: A Guide for South...

This article is a guide for South African tax students and discusses the top tax trends to keep an e...


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Record Keeping: Focusing on the Tax Administration...

This article explains key record-keeping duties under the Tax Administration Act, including who must...


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The Burden of Proof: An Essential Guide to SARS Ve...

A practical guide explaining the burden of proof in SARS verifications, highlighting how taxpayers c...


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