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SARS Can Now Take Unpaid Tax Straight From Your Payroll

Nov 9, 2026 SARS and Garnishees If one of your employees owes SARS money and ignores it for long enough, SARS doesn’t need to take them to court to get paid — it can simply instruct you, the employer, to deduct the amount from their salary

Employers: Your EMP501 Reconciliation Is Due 31 October — Don’t Let It Catch You Out

If you employ even one person, there’s a SARS deadline landing this week that gets far less attention than the personal tax deadline everyone’s been talking about — but it can cost you more if you miss it. The Employer Interim Reconciliation, known as the EMP501,

Missed the SARS Tax Deadline? Here’s What Happens Next

If the 23 October 2026 deadline to file your personal income tax return came and went without you getting to it, you’re not alone — and it isn’t the end of the world. SARS has already paid out billions of rand in refunds to millions of

That SARS Email Might Not Be From SARS: How AI Is Making Tax Scams Harder to Spot

BEWARE It’s October, your tax deadline is bearing down, and an email from SARS lands in your inbox: a refund notice, or a final assessment demanding action. It looks exactly right — correct logo, proper letterhead, the tone SARS always uses. A few years ago, a

Bridging the Divide: What Is the Organisational Skills Gap and How Can Businesses Close It?

The modern marketplace evolves at a breakneck pace. Driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting economic landscapes, and changing market demands, the competencies required to succeed today look vastly different from those of just a few years ago. This acceleration has given rise to a critical operational

Accrual Accounting vs Cash Accounting

What is Accrual Accounting and the benefits for your business in 2026

Accrual accounting is the standard financial reporting method for most businesses by 2026. Unlike cash accounting, which only records transactions when money changes hands, the accrual method tracks financial events in real time. Here is everything you need to know about how accrual accounting works, why

Budget 2026 for SME's

Budget 2026: Tax Outlook, Key Shifts and Cash Flow Impacts

Budget 2026: Tax Outlook The 2026/27 Budget scrapped R20 billion in proposed tax hikes from the 2025 plan, thanks to stronger collections in VAT, corporate, and dividends taxes. Gross revenue for 2025/26 rose R21.3 billion above prior estimates.Core Changes: Fuel & Excise Hikes (Apr 2026): Business

Tax year-end mistakes that cost small businesses thousands

Avoid tax year-end mistakes costing small businesses R20,000 to R50,000+. Logbooks, ETI claims, capital gains timing—what you must fix before 28 February. If you run a small business, your real deadline is not “when SARS says” – it’s 28 February. Miss the key year‑end actions, and

Growth Hacks

Startup growth: a practical playbook

Growth isn’t a single hack; it’s a system. The best startups treat growth as a disciplined process of learning, prioritizing, experimenting, and compounding wins. Use this playbook as a guide and adapt it to your stage, model, and customers.  Understand growth hacking fundamentals  Build a growth model. Map how users

Management Accounts

Management Accounts: A Strategic Tool for Business Success 

In the fast-paced world of business, staying ahead requires more than just a keen intuition; it demands solid data-driven decisions. This is where management accounts come into play. Far from being just another financial report, management accounts are a strategic tool that can drive your business