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SARS: Changes to the employer statement of account
This form is designed so that employers can easily reconcile their payroll taxes (PAYE, UIF and SDL). These taxes have proved difficult to reconcile and this redesigned form is intended to simplify this process. It is important to get this … Continue reading
The big mac index says the rand is way undervalued
“Our results indicate that the Big Mac Index is surprisingly accurate in tracking exchange rates over the long-term, which is consistent with previous PPP research findings” (ScienceDirect) For decades the Economist has been publishing its Big Mac Index to give … Continue reading
If artificial intelligence is not that intelligent, should we be worried about our jobs?
“Real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time” (Terry Pratchett) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being rolled out in many guises throughout business. One instance of this is voicemail with some amusing results. One person recalls getting a voicemail message which said … Continue reading
Posted in Labour news
Tagged artificial, behaviour, intelligence, software
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Don’t let a death or disablement destroy your business
The greatest need in many small businesses is for cash flow. Picture this scenario: Three people start a business and after a few years it is beginning to make profit – in a year it will go cash positive. One … Continue reading
Posted in Business
Tagged Agreement, Business, destroy, disablement, Shareholder
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Youth Employment Tax Incentive Extended for Ten Years
There is chronic unemployment in the country and it is especially felt by the youth where up to 50% cannot find a job. The Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) is designed to encourage companies to employ “youths” (between the ages of … Continue reading
Posted in Tax
Tagged Income Tax, PAYE, The Employment Tax Incentive
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How Many Days Did You Work For The Taxman In 2019?
“Tax Freedom Day is calculated by dividing general government revenue by GDP at market prices, then multiplying the result by the number of days in a year, and finally adding a day” (Free Market Foundation) In the current year it … Continue reading
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Tagged Free Market Foundation’s formula, Tax Freedom Day, VAT
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Business Rescue Options: Going the Informal Route v the Companies Act Route
The business rescue provisions in the Companies Act are regarded as progressive and world class and there is evidence that it has worked well. Yet a 2016 survey showed that more distressed businesses opted for an informal approach and appear … Continue reading
Posted in Business
Tagged Directors, liquidation, The Companies Act
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How Tax Returns Will Be Easier This Year, and Should You File if You Earn Under R500,000?
“Death and taxes may be inevitable but they shouldn’t be related” (J.C. Watts Jr)” Tax season 2019 begins on 1 August (1 July for taxpayers who are registered for eFiling or have access to the MobiApp) and SARS has taken … Continue reading
Posted in Tax
Tagged EasyFiling, eFiling, Tax Returns
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Small Business Owners: Don’t Overlook Your New Compliance Requirements!
Small business has limited resources and optimising these resources is a balancing act. Part of this balancing act includes the role of compliance. These requirements have increased as new laws are rolled out along with other regulations, such as BEE … Continue reading
Posted in SARS
Tagged Annual Financial Statements, Pay as You Earn, Revenue from Contracts with Customers
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Worker Burnout: Too Much Work and Unclear Goals
“‘Burnout’, n. ‘Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress’” (Oxford Dictionaries) Two issues have come to the fore in terms of staff experiencing burnout – bosses who work too many hours, and conflicts in terms of duties performed. … Continue reading
Posted in Employment
Tagged Employees, experiencing burnout, unnecessary workload
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