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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 tax? Contact Tax Consulting South Africa today for expert assistance: https://bit.ly/45cVV3g

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What You Will Learn:

00:00 – Introduction

00:56 - What Is Provisional Tax?

01:28 - Purpose of Provisional Tax

01:54 - Provisional Tax ≠ Additional Tax

02:23 - Who Qualifies as a Provisional Taxpayer?

02:50 - Legal Definition from the Income Tax Act

03:18 - Documents to Prepare for Provisional Tax

03:47 - Examples of Source Documents

04:27 - Importance of Passport Stamps

04:56 - Risks of Late Submission & Payment

05:48 - Interest and Penalties Explained

06:14 - Key Provisional Tax Deadlines

07:02 - Third Voluntary Payment Deadline

07:30 - 2026 Deadline Falls on a Sunday: What to Do

07:54 - Recommended Payment Date: 29 August 2025

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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 returning expats.

Learn the differences between Financial Emigration and Double Taxation Agreement cessation, how to ensure compliance, and what SARS is really watching in 2025: https://bit.ly/4eZQTKE.

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What You Will Learn: 

00:00 – Introduction and Key Updates from SARS

01:27 – Reinstating Tax Residency

03:30 – Who Must File Abroad & Split Return Rules

09:37 – New Forms & Compliance Risks

12:01 – Audits, Revenue Goals & Burden of Proof

14:41 – Ceasing Residency: Who Should or Should Not

17:03 – Expat Tax Exemption & Eligibility (s10(1)(o)(ii))

20:38 – Days Test & DTA Scrutiny for Rotation Workers

22:42 – Final Insights & Key Takeaways

#ExpatTaxCompliance #SARS2025Updates #SouthAfricanExpats

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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 earner with ties to South Africa, this episode will help you understand your legal options and tax rights.

Visit our website to see how our team supports South African expats with reliable tax solutions and full compliance while working abroad: http://bit.ly/3Is85fS

Key topics in the podcast:

00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:50 – What is the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)?
00:05:35 – What is the Tie-Breaker Test?
00:07:08 – Why South African Expats Should Care About Tax Residency
00:09:58 – DTA vs Financial Emigration vs Section 10(1)(o)(ii)
00:16:34 – Why Choose Tax Consulting South Africa

#SouthAfricanExpats #ExpatTaxRelief #DoubleTaxationAgreement #TaxConsultingSA

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