Tag: SARS

Cryptocurrencies and tax – SARS will take its bite from your Bitcoin

Cryptocurrencies and tax – SARS will take its bite from your Bitcoin

In these blogs and in my discussions with clients the topic of cryptocurrencies has been raised on a regular basis. The fact is, whether you think this is a good investment opportunity or not, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is sharpening its focus and intention to ‘mine’ it for tax revenue – as is within its rights. This is also not a new thing – SARS has been warning us for years.

Tax, tax breaks and taxing thoughts about becoming older

Tax, tax breaks and taxing thoughts about becoming older

Your company has a pension scheme – a good one, you are told – and you have savings in the bank. However, people are living much longer these days – generally 30 years past retirement. And life keeps getting more expensive – inflation is outpacing the interest you receive on the savings in your bank account…