Your Tax Deadlines for July 2026
07 July: PAYE submissions and payments 24 July: VAT manual submissions and payments 30 July: Excise duty payments 31 July: VAT electronic submissions and payments CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable
Author Archive for: ADMIN
Entries by ADMIN
Mandela Day: Why Younger Consumers Support Purpose-Driven Businesses
In 2026, Gen Z and Millennials are beginning to take their place as the dominant purchasing generations. It’s a significant moment as these two generations do things differently to those that came before. Millennials established the trend, choosing to focus on values-led purchasing, driven by a preference for transparency, and a willingness to hold brands […]
5 Things Big Companies Do That Small Businesses Shouldn’t Copy
When starting a small business, it’s easy to assume you don’t have all the knowledge you need to compete, and that the big, successful corporation next door holds all the keys to success. With their polished org charts, complex strategy documents, and fleets of middle managers, big corporations and their strategies can look like growth […]
Which Trust is Right for Me? Ask a Professional
When Mr and Mrs J set up a Type-A special trust for their eldest son, who is intellectually challenged, their intention was to make certain there would always be sufficient financial resources for his best care, both during and beyond their lifetimes. A special trust was recommended by a professional advisor and with good reason: […]
2026 Tax Season Opens: Experience the Power of Done
The 2026 Tax Season officially opens on 13 July 2026 for the 2025/2026 year of assessment, covering the period between 1 March 2025 and 28 February 2026. During filing season, taxpayers must complete and submit their tax returns, declaring their income and deductions to allow SARS to determine their final tax liability for the period […]
Your Tax Deadlines for June 2026
05 June: PAYE submissions and payments 25 June: VAT manual submissions and payments 29 June: Excise duty payments 30 June: VAT electronic submissions and payments CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable End of the 2nd fiscal quarter.
Non-Compliant Trust? Penalties are Piling up…
SARS has significantly increased its scrutiny of trust administration. What’s more, from the beginning of May 2026, automated administrative penalties apply to all non-compliant trusts – without exception. Whether a trust is active or dormant, the trustees have a legal obligation to comply with SARS requirements, and the consequences of failing to do so are […]
Top Tips for Handling Your Employee’s Personal Crisis
Running a business is a human endeavour, and as such, every business leader will eventually find themselves faced with a skilled, reliable employee who starts showing signs that something is deeply wrong outside of work. Maybe their performance dips suddenly, or perhaps they’re distracted, tearful, or inexplicably short-tempered? Maybe they even come to you directly […]
The Small Business Trends You Should Be Paying Attention To
It’s no secret that doing business has undergone significant overhauls over the last few years. The invention of AI, and the backlash to it, have led to an increase in automation, and, in turn, a recognition that customers are now more likely than ever to value the personal touch. It’s a grand shift that might […]
Business Budgeting Strategies for Navigating Volatile Markets
The unprecedented volatility of 2026 has brought about geopolitical disruption, volatile markets, rand weakness and rising input costs. This places real pressure on South African businesses of every size. In addition, for businesses with international invoices, rand volatility can turn a profitable deal into a loss overnight if the rand weakens between order and payment, […]
