How New VAT Thresholds Are Reshaping SME Year-End Planning
For the first time in 30 years, South Africa’s compulsory VAT registration threshold has increased to R2.3 million, forcing thousands of SMEs
Why Profitable Businesses Still Run Short at Month-End
Many wholesalers, retailers, and manufacturers experience a shortage of working capital, even when revenue remains steady. The issue is often not sales
The North West High Court’s judgment in Lombard v Van Der Merwe, handed down on 24 March 2026, is essential reading for
Tax Rules You May Not Agree With, But Need to Plan For
Do you ever get the sense that SARS sometimes wants to have their cake and eat it? By this, I’m talking about
RA vs TFSA: What Is the Advantage of a Tax-Free Savings Account?
In his Budget Speech, the Minister of Finance announced an increase in the annual tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit from R36,000
The R2.3 Million Threshold: A New Era for Small Business Growth
For the first time in 17 years, the goalposts for small businesses in South Africa have shifted. As of 1 April 2026,
Whose Deposit Is It Anyway?
Navigating the tug-of-war over rental security The moment a tenant hands over a security deposit for a lease, the silent countdown begins.
Budget 2026 Explained: Where Taxpayers Gain and Where They Don’t
After last year’s “third-time lucky” Budget, many predicted doom and gloom this year. There was talk of the need for an additional
Accounting in 2026: Where AI Ends and Real Advice Begins
Artificial intelligence is now the backbone of everyday accounting. Reports are generated instantly, reconciliations run automatically, and dashboards update in real-time. On