Evergreen, plainly written explainers of the South African tax topics our calculators cover. Every guide is dated, sourced against SARS, and paired with the free calculator that does the maths.
Step-by-step walkthrough of the IRP6 form on eFiling — who must register, the August and February deadlines, the basic-amount rule, and how to avoid the 20% under-estimation penalty.
Customs value, HS codes, ad valorem vs. specific duty, the 10% ATV uplift, and how 15% VAT is layered on top — with worked examples for clothing, electronics and machinery.
What each acronym means, who pays it, the exact 2025/26 rates and caps, and why your take-home is lower than 'gross minus tax bracket' suggests.
We're publishing one new guide every fortnight — covering VAT registration thresholds, sole proprietor vs Pty Ltd tax, travel allowances, SARS auto-assessment, and capital gains. Want a topic prioritised? Tell us via the contact page.
