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| Sep 8, 2025 | Twofold Capital leads buyout of SA tax tech pioneer TaxTim | Digital tax assistant TaxTim has been acquired by a private consortium led by Twofold Capital. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
It said in a statement on Monday that the consortium, which includes Stellenbosch-based technology group Oc... |
| Aug 5, 2024 | WHY you absolutely should file a 2024 tax return if you earn less than R500k | Even if you earn less than R500k per year, here’s why you should still submit a 2024 tax return. Image: File
As most South Africans are aware, the window for non-provisional taxpayers to submit a 2024 tax return opened on Monday 15 July 202... |
| Aug 3, 2024 | Navigating the Tax Maze: What to Do When Refunds Go Awry | Tax season can feel like a rollercoaster ride. One moment, you’re soaring high with expectations of a refund. The next, you’re plummeting into confusion and frustration. The 2024 tax season has been particularly tumultuous for many, especia... |
| Aug 2, 2024 | WHAT to do if you’re unhappy with your 2024 tax refund | What recourse do you have if you’re unhappy with your 2024 tax refund? Image: File
If you’re unhappy with your 2024 tax refund, the good news is you do have recourse with the South African Revenue Service (SARS). For many, with relatively s... |
| Jul 13, 2024 | FIVE super-easy ways to save on TAX in 2024 | Five super-easy ways to save on tax in 2024. Image: File
Tax season opens up this Monday 15 July, and here are the most effective ways to save on tax in 2024. The deadline for individual (non-provisional) taxpayers to file returns is Monday... |
| Jul 7, 2024 | This ONE mistake could cost you a refund on your 2024 tax return | 2024 tax return season is only days away for South Africans. Image: File
The time to file your 2024 tax return is rapidly approaching. SARS eFiling opens up on Monday, 15 July, for individual taxpayers (non-provisional). This runs until Mon... |
| Jul 5, 2024 | HOW to practice safe tax avoidance in South Africa | Practice safe tax avoidance in South Africa to reduce your contribution to the state in 2024. Image: File/Fotor
Before we get into the ins and outs of tax avoidance in South Africa, we’ll remind you of important deadlines within the 2024 SA... |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 2024 income tax return filing in double-quick time | 2024 income tax return filing time is upon us. Here’s everything you should prepare for. Image: File
2024 income tax return filing starts on Monday 15 July for individual taxpayers (non-provisional). And this window runs till 21 October 202... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | THESE taxpayers do not have to file a return in 2024 | Take note if you do not have to file a return in 2024. Image: File/Fotor
Take note that you do not have to file a return in 2024 if you fall into the categories listed below. That’s correct, AI-generated SARS auto-assessments are en route t... |
| Jun 9, 2024 | Difference between a provisional and individual 2024 SARS taxpayer | Before we delve into the difference between a provisional and individual (non-provisional) 2024 SARS taxpayer, let’s remind one another of the recently announced 2024 tax dates. The South African Revenue Service says 2024 tax season for ind... |
| Jun 8, 2024 | What’s a 2024 SARS auto-assessment and how do you confirm it? | The latest on next month’s 2024 SARS auto-assessment process. Image: File/Fotor
With South African tax season officially opening on Monday 15 July 2024 – and running till Monday 21 October 2024 – many will receive 2024 SARS auto-assessment ... |
| Jun 5, 2024 | DIARISE the following 2024 tax dates | SARS has released important 2024 tax dates you must diarise. Image: FIle/Fotor
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has just released important 2024 tax dates you should definitely diarise as soon as possible. That’s right, it feels lik... |
| Jan 22, 2024 | BEST advice for 2024: Government-proof yourself in South Africa | The key to success in 2024 is to government-proof yourself in South Africa and pay less tax, says CEO. Image: File/David Ansara/X
The key to surviving 2024 is to government-proof yourself in South Africa, says David Ansara, CEO of Free Mark... |
| Jan 15, 2024 | IMPORTANT 2024 provisional tax deadline coming up soon | Are you set for the 2024 provisional tax deadline? Picture: File/Fotor.
An all-important 2024 provisional tax deadline is fast approaching. For registered taxpayers, the 2024 provisional tax deadline is Wednesday 24 January. At the same tim... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | SARS initiates new VAT vendor auto assessments for 2023/2024 | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed that the start of the 2023 tax season will be Friday, 7 July at 20:00. Image: iStock images
Of huge importance for VAT vendors, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has launched new... |
| Nov 2, 2023 | The difference between PROVISIONAL and individual taxpayers | Here’s the 2023 tax return deadline. Picture: OUTA.
Before we get into the difference between provisional and individual taxpayers, let’s remind you that the deadline for tax submissions has already passed. For individual taxpayers it was M... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | FAQ: What to do if you owe SARS money after eFiling | Here’s what you do if you owe SARS money. Picture: File.
The 2023 tax season has been open for individual taxpayers since 7 July 2023. The deadline for submissions is October 23 2023. But what if after you’ve completed your tax return, inst... |
| Aug 16, 2023 | FAQ: Why isn’t my income tax refund bigger? | Asking yourself why isn’t my income tax return bigger? Picture: File.
We’re into the second month of eFiling. Tax season officially opened on July 7 2023 and you have until October 23 2023 to submit your income tax return.
ALSO READ: What t... |
| Aug 12, 2023 | What to do if you receive a SARS Additional Assessment | The 2023 tax season started on 7 July 2023, and the deadline to file is October 23 2023 for individual taxpayers. But what do you do if after submitting your return you receive a SARS Additional Assessment?
TaxTim warns that a SARS Addition... |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Should you file a tax return if you earn less than R500k? | Image via Adobe Stock
The 2023 filing season started on 7 July 2023, and the deadline to file a tax return is October 23 2023 for individual taxpayers. If you’re unsure if you should file a tax return because you earn less than R500k per ye... |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 5 ways to file your income tax return | 5 ways to file your income tax return. Picture: File.
The 2023 tax season started on 7 July 2023, and the deadline to file your income tax return is October 23 2023 for individual taxpayers. If you’re unsure how to file your income tax retu... |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Here are 10 must-knows to file your TAX return in double-quick time | 10 must-knows to file your tax return. Picture: Adobe.
The 2023 tax season started on 7 July 2023, and the deadline to file your tax return is October 23 2023 for individual taxpayers. If you’re unsure how to submit your tax return, or you’... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Don’t know how to submit your tax return? These 7 tips will help | 10 must-knows to file your tax return. Picture: File.
The 2023 tax season started on 7 July 2023, and the deadline to submit your tax return is October 23 2023 for individual taxpayers. If you’re unsure how to submit your tax return, or you... |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Tax 101: Reduce your contribution with tax-free savings accounts | Everything you need to know about tax-free savings accounts. Picture: File.
The 2023 filing season has been in full swing since July 7 and runs till 23 October 2023 for individual taxpayers. Tax-free savings accounts are the easiest and mos... |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 4 EASY ways to reduce your tax contribution | 4 EASY ways to reduce your tax contribution. Illustration: Pixabay
Filing for the 2023 tax season has been open for nearly a month now. You, like many South African taxpayers, are probably looking into ways to reduce your tax contribution f... |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Tax return: Here’s what to do if you owe SARS money | Here’s what you do if you owe SARS money. Picture: Pixaby.
2023 tax season has been open for individual taxpayers since 7 July 2023. What if after you’ve completed your tax return, instead of a refund, you’re notified that you owe SARS mone... |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Here’s why you MUST complete a tax return even if you earn less than R500 000 | Here’s why you should complete a tax return. Picture: File.
SARS eFiling season – the time to complete a tax return – opened on 7 July 2023. It runs until October 23 2023 for individual taxpayers.
ALSO READ: Unhappy with your tax return? He... |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Here’s the REAL reason why your tax refund isn’t bigger | Now you can track your tax return online. Picture: File.
We’re into the second week of tax season – eFiling officially opened on July 7 2023 – and our WhatsApp line has received multiple messages asking the same question. If you’re wonderin... |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Here are FIVE things you should know about SARS efiling | Here are FIVE things you should know about SARS efiling Photos: Stock/Canva
TAX season is open, and here are five things you should know before you submit your tax returns:
The experts at Taxtim warn, however, that you DO NOT have to accept... |
| Jul 7, 2023 | It is TAX season! Here are FIVE things you should know | It is TAX season! Here are FIVE things you should know Photos: Stock/Canva
It is TAX season, and here are five things you should know before you submit your tax returns:
The experts at Taxtim warn, however, that you DO NOT have to accept a ... |
| Jul 4, 2023 | One major mistake to AVOID on your income tax return | One major mistake to avoid on our income tax return. Picture: File.
The time to file your annual income tax return is only days away. Individual taxpayers can submit their return from 20h00 on Friday 7 July 2023 until 23 October 2023. While... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | WHAT TO DO if you receive a SARS auto assessment in 2023 | SARS auto assessment notifications have started rolling out for 2023. Picture: File.
With South African tax season officially opening on Friday 7 July, certain taxpayers will have already received notifications via SMS or email that a SARS ... |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 7 things you need to know to file your tax return with ease | 7 tips to help you file your tax return. Picture: Pixaby.
With 2023 tax season starting on July 7, 2023 – and SARS auto assessment notifications starting on Friday June 30 – it is nearly time to file your tax return. No matter how often you... |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 6 things to look for on your 2023 SARS auto assessment | SARS MobiApp. Picture: SARS.
2023 tax season is very nearly upon us and one of the ways it will be made “easier than ever before,” according to tax authorities, is the 2023 SARS auto assessment.
If you do get one, the deadline is the same a... |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Worked From Home? This Is How You Can Claim Money From SARS | wp_booster error:
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| Apr 12, 2021 | Working from home qualifies a financial claim from SARS | According to South African financial services provider TaxTim, individuals that have been working from home for the past year can claim a tax deduction from SARS for more than half the total working hours or for more than six months during ... |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Working from home qualifies a financial claim from SARS | According to South African financial services provider TaxTim, individuals that have been working from home for the past year can claim a tax deduction from SARS for more than half the total working hours or for more than six months during ... |
| Jul 30, 2018 | Hitting the high road – what it takes to join Grindstone accelerator [Q&A] | What do you perceive as success? Is owning a lifestyle business sufficient for you? Are you prepared to make changes to your business?
These are some key questions that tech entrepreneurs looking to sign up to the Grindstone Accelerator pro... |
| Jul 30, 2018 | Hitting the high road – what it takes to join Grindstone accelerator [Q&A] | What do you perceive as success? Is owning a lifestyle business sufficient for you? Are you prepared to make changes to your business?
These are some key questions that tech entrepreneurs looking to sign up to the Grindstone Accelerator pr... |
| Jul 24, 2018 | The 18 biggest mistakes you can make on your tax return this year | Tax filing season is now open, and the SA Revenue Service (Sars) is waiting for returns. Doing your tax is painful enough – don’t compound your misery with these own goals.1. Not declaring a bank account
If you declare on your tax return th... |
| Jul 20, 2018 | Important: These 6 things have changed this tax season | This year's tax season, which kicked off at the start of the month, is currently in full swing.
Here are some of the things that are different this year:1. The deadline is tighter
Officially, the 2018 tax season has been shortened by t... |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Knife Capital launches fourth edition of Grindstone Accelerator programme | Cape Town based venture capital firm Knife Capital has launched the fourth edition of its Grindstone Accelerator programme in partnership with Johannesburg-based management consultancy Thinkroom.
Applications for the year-long programme – w... |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Knife Capital launches fourth edition of Grindstone Accelerator programme | Cape Town based venture capital firm Knife Capital has launched the fourth edition of its Grindstone Accelerator programme in partnership with Johannesburg-based management consultancy Thinkroom.
Applications for the year-long programme – ... |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Five ways to save money on your tax filing | The 2017 tax season opened for individuals on 1 July and taxpayers need to start gathering all the supporting documents needed to submit tax returns accurately and on time. If you own a startup or small business, nearly any purchase that he... |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Five ways to save money on your tax filing | The 2017 tax season opened for individuals on 1 July and taxpayers need to start gathering all the supporting documents needed to submit tax returns accurately and on time. If you own a startup or small business, nearly any purchase that he... |
| Feb 17, 2017 | 17 South African startups to watch out for in 2017 [Digital All Stars] [update] | Digital All Stars is a series of articles which aims to celebrate the best of South African digital. The articles, which will appear on Memeburn and Ventureburn, recognise and celebrate South Africa’s best digital entrepreneurs, business pe... |
| Feb 17, 2017 | 17 South African startups to watch out for in 2017 [Digital All Stars] [update] | Digital All Stars is a series of articles which aims to celebrate the best of South African digital. The articles, which will appear on Memeburn and Ventureburn, recognise and celebrate South Africa’s best digital entrepreneurs, business pe... |
| May 12, 2016 | 26 Fintech startups you absolutely need to know about [Digital All Stars] | Digital All Stars is a series of 24 articles which aims to celebrate the best of South African digital. The articles, which will appear on Memeburn and Ventureburn, recognise and celebrate South Africa’s best digital entrepreneurs, business... |
| May 12, 2016 | 26 Fintech startups you absolutely need to know about [Digital All Stars] | Digital All Stars is a series of 24 articles which aims to celebrate the best of South African digital. The articles, which will appear on Memeburn and Ventureburn, recognise and celebrate South Africa’s best digital entrepreneurs, business... |
| Jun 4, 2015 | TaxTim Partners PriceWaterHouseCoopers for Expansion into Namibia | South African-based startup, TaxTim, has revealed its partnership with Price WaterHouse Coopers (PWC), a tax and advisory firm and its plan to launch its services in Namibia, Disrupt Africa reports.
TaxTim enables users file their tax-retur... |
| Oct 29, 2014 | TaxTim now lets South Africans file their taxes straight into SARS | South Africa’s dreaded tax season is finally drawing to a close. As 21 November approaches, local startup TaxTim is now introducing a one-click solution so we can now file our tax returns straight into South African Revenue Service (SARS).
... |
| Oct 29, 2014 | TaxTim now lets South Africans file their taxes straight into SARS | South Africa’s dreaded tax season is finally drawing to a close. As 21 November approaches, local startup TaxTim is now introducing a one-click solution so we can now file our tax returns straight into South African Revenue Service (SARS).
... |
| Jun 26, 2013 | Startup Blitz: TaxTim, a helping hand to simplify filing your tax return online | Tax season is upon us once again. For many South Africans this means wading through daunting SARS IRP5 forms all the while hoping we are filling them out correctly. For others, it means paying a professional to do this for them, at a nomina... |
| Jun 26, 2013 | Startup Blitz: TaxTim, a helping hand to simplify filing your tax return online | Tax season is upon us once again. For many South Africans this means wading through daunting SARS IRP5 forms all the while hoping we are filling them out correctly. For others, it means paying a professional to do this for them, at a nomina... |
| Oct 24, 2012 | Africa’s Most Innovative Companies: TaxTim | In a new feature series launching today, each Wednesday I will be profiling one of “Africa’s Most Innovative Companies”. In today’s inaugural edition, in an exclusive interview with Ventures Africa, Co-founder Marc Sevitz tells readers abou... |
| Jul 13, 2012 | TaxTim will dramatically change your opinion on filing tax returns | Death and taxes. Both certain and both capable of evoking equal measures of despair. When tax season lumbers around, it’s hard enough to recount the cost of living lawfully, without the filing process being tedious and daunting. Take heart ... |
| Jul 13, 2012 | TaxTim will dramatically change your opinion on filing tax returns | Death and taxes. Both certain and both capable of evoking equal measures of despair. When tax season lumbers around, it’s hard enough to recount the cost of living lawfully, without the filing process being tedious and daunting. Take heart ... |
| May 28, 2012 | Sweden claims victory over SA in startup pitch battle | A group of Swedish startups won the first ever international ‘city versus city’ pitch battle on web TV series This Week in Startups, beating out a group of South African startups in doing so.
The show, which is hosted by US angel investor J... |
| May 28, 2012 | Sweden claims victory over SA in startup pitch battle | A group of Swedish startups won the first ever international ‘city versus city’ pitch battle on web TV series This Week in Startups, beating out a group of South African startups in doing so.
The show, which is hosted by US angel investor ... |
| Nov 1, 2011 | Google announces Umbono winners | Google’s startup incubator, Umbono, has officially launched with the announcement of its first set of winning teams. The pilot programme based in Cape Town, South Africa presented the teams in their new office space at an event on 1 Novembe... |
| Nov 1, 2011 | Google announces Umbono winners | Google’s startup incubator, Umbono, has officially launched with the announcement of its first set of winning teams. The pilot programme based in Cape Town, South Africa presented the teams in their new office space at an event on 1 Novembe... |
