Tax Season is Open. Your Questions Answered by a Tax Expert

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Tax season can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to.

In this episode, I sit down with tax expert Marisca de Bruyn to break down the things you actually need to know. From provisional vs non-provisional tax and auto-assessments, to deductions, keeping your receipts and what SARS knows about your crypto.

We also chat about common mistakes that can cost you money, how to stay on top of your tax admin, and a few simple things you can do throughout the year to make next tax season a little easier.

If tax makes your head spin, this one’s for you.
Chapters
  • 00:00 Tax Season: What You Need to Know
  • 01:35 Who Needs to Pay Tax?
  • 01:58 Provisional vs Non-Provisional Tax
  • 03:19 How Provisional Tax Works
  • 04:38 Tax Deadlines & Late Penalties
  • 06:30 What Documents Should You Keep?
  • 07:51 How to Keep Track of Income & Expenses
  • 09:46 What SARS Accepts as Proof
  • 10:23 Auto-Assessments: Don’t Just Accept Them
  • 12:25 What If You’ve Never Used SARS eFiling?
  • 13:18 What Can You Deduct From Your Tax?
  • 14:47 Crypto & SARS
  • 15:55 How to Pay Less Tax Next Tax Season
  • 16:36 Why You Need to Keep Your Receipts
14 Aug English South Africa Investing

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