Knowing your Sars status matters: Here is why a tax diagnostic report is essential

For many taxpayers, especially expatriates, managing South African tax obligations from a distance can be complicated. Years may pass without any direct interaction with the South African Revenue Service (Sars), and key details like contact information, banking details, and tax number status often b…

https://www.polity.org.za/article/knowing-your-sars-status-matters-here-is-why-a-tax-diagnostic-report-is-essential-2025-09-01

New draft tax bill hides a "stealth tax" in your unit trust investments

For millions of South Africans, a unit trust or a portfolio of a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) is one of the pillars of their financial future, serving as a vehicle for retirement savings, children’s education funds, and long-term wealth creation. Under National Treasury’s proposed amendments i…

https://www.polity.org.za/article/new-draft-tax-bill-hides-a-stealth-tax-in-your-unit-trust-investments-2025-09-03