“The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good.” (James Allen)
The world of work has never felt less stable. Between high unemployment rates, a quicksand political environment, the gig economy and the introduction of new disruptive technologies (and tariffs!) almost daily, it’s no surprise that recent studies are showing people in 9-to-5 jobs no longer feel stable.
- 07 May – PAYE submissions and payments
- 23 May – VAT manual submissions and payments
- 29 May – Excise duty payments
- 30 May – VAT electronic submissions and payments, & CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable.
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“… the economy needs to grow much faster and in an inclusive manner. This is the central objective of the current administration.” (Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana – Budget 2025)
The tabling of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s fourth Budget in February was marked by an unprecedented three-week postponement, following a deadlock around the original Budget proposal to increase VAT by 2%.
Budget 2025, if adopted by Parliament, will effectively bring about an increase in personal income tax by not adjusting the tables for tax rates, rebates and credits, while also implementing substantial increases in ‘sin’ taxes and introducing a 0.5% VAT increase on 1 May 2025 and another 0.5% increase effective 1 April 2026.
"A tax professional is someone who solves a problem you didn't know you had in a way you don't understand." (Carl Ally, adapted from a quote about architects)
With tax compliance scrutiny intensifying and SARS increasing its detection capabilities with “the latest technology, artificial intelligence, and data science”, South African businesses face mounting pressure to keep their tax affairs 100% in order.
“Reviews aren't just about feedback, they're about building a relationship with your customers." (Oprah Winfrey)
According to a recent survey, 91% of people regularly or occasionally read online reviews, and 84% trust online reviews as much as a personal recommendation from a friend. There’s no doubt that reviews are having a moment.
- 01 April – Start of the 2025/26 Financial Year
- 07 April - PAYE submissions and payments
- 25 April – VAT manual submissions and payments
- 29 April – Excise duty payments
- 30 April – VAT electronic submissions and payments, & CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable.
“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” (Albert Einstein)
Change can be uncomfortable and often we humans love to avoid it. In business, however, being brave enough to embrace change could be the difference between going under and thriving. All business owners should be constantly on the lookout for opportunities to improve their products, services or offerings.
