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Recession on the horizon: Here’s how to survive

It's no secret that economies around the world are struggling. Increased inflation, booming petrol prices and erratic stock markets are everywhere, and South Africa is not immune. Recently an economist at Oxford Economics Africa, Jee-A van der Linde, was quoted in the daily Maverick speaking about South Africa specifically.

“Real gross domestic product [GDP] contracted on a quarterly basis in Q2, and we expect sluggish growth in the quarters to follow. The possibility of more intense load shedding in Q3 could see the economy enter into a recession,” he said.

With recession a distinct possibility in the near future, tough times are doubtless ahead for many businesses and avoiding closure is going to become a priority. So, what can you do to assist your business, ease the pressures of recession and get through to the other side?

 


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2022 INCOME TAX SEASON – DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING


SUBMISSION DEADLINES OF 2022 INCOME TAX RETURN

The deadlines for the submission of the 2022 Income tax returns have been published in the Government Gazette No. 2130 dated 3 June 2022, and are as follows:

Electronic submission of Individual - non-provisional taxpayers   -   24 October 2022

Electronic submission of Individual – provisional taxpayers   -   23 January 2023

Electronic submission of Trust’s tax returns   -   24 October 2023

Electronic submission of Companies/Close Corporations tax returns   -   12 months from year end


INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYERS - NEW PENALTY RULE 

 

An Administrative Penalty (Admin Penalty) is a penalty levied under Section 210 of the Tax Administration Act (TAA). The Act prescribes the various types of non-compliance which are subject to fixed administrative penalties.

1. Once-off administrative penalties for –

  • Taxpayers that were selected for auto assessment but failed to accept, decline or edit and then file their and

  • All provisional and non-provisional taxpayers that were not auto assessed and submitted a return after the deadline date.

2. Recurring administrative penalties for –

  • This type of penalty will be imposed where the taxpayer has failed to submit a return as and when required under the Income Tax Act for years of assessment commencing on or after 1 March 2006 and where that person has two or more outstanding income tax returns for such years of assessment; The penalty will be levied for every month the return(s) remains outstanding for a maximum of 35 months. 

The administrative non-compliance penalty for either the failure to submit a return, or late submission of a return comprises fixed amount penalties based on a taxpayer’s taxable income and can range from R250 up to R16 000 per month for each month that the non-compliance continues. 

 

SARS “AUTO-ASSESSMENTS’

SARS will once again be issuing “auto-assessments” to a significant number of individuals this year, with this process commencing in July 2021. Taxpayers, who are selected for “auto-assessments” will be contacted by SARS via SMS.  The taxpayer may then either accept the “auto-assessment” or file a tax return to edit the “auto-assessment”.


REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR 1 MARCH 2021 to 28 FEBRUARY 2022

In order to facilitate us in the completion of your income tax return we require certain information such as:

  • IRP5 Certificates
  • IT3(b) and (c) Certificates
  • Vehicle logbook for the year: 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2022
  • Medical Aid Tax Certificate
  • Invoice and Receipts for Medical expenses not paid by medical aid
  • Donations S18A certificates
  • Retirement Contributions Tax Certificates
  • Rental and/ or other Business activity income and expenses
  • Disposals of fixed property or investments during the year

The above list is not comprehensive, and additional information may be required based on your unique tax affairs. Kindly forward the information as soon as you are able to, to the manager responsible for your portfolio at SDK or to tax@sdkca.co.za, to reduce the risk any late submission penalties.


PLEASE TAKE NOTE

  1. If you are a provisional taxpayer and do not remit your third top up payment to cover your 2022 tax liability by 30 September 2022 interest will be imposed from 1 October onwards until date of payment.

  2. If any of your details have changed during the past year, such as address, bank account etc. kindly include the new details when providing your current tax information.

Should you require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us at tax@sdkca.co.za.

 


 
September 2022 NEWSLETTER
Recession on the Horizon: Here’s How to Survive

It's no secret that economies around the world are struggling. Increased inflation, booming petrol prices and erratic stock markets are everywhere, and South Africa is not immune. Recently an economist at Oxford Economics Africa, Jee-A van der Linde, was quoted in the daily Maverick speaking about South Africa specifically.

“Real gross domestic product [GDP] contracted on a quarterly basis in Q2, and we expect sluggish growth in the quarters to follow. The possibility of more intense load shedding in Q3 could see the economy enter into a recession,” he said.

With recession a distinct possibility in the near future, tough times are doubtless ahead for many businesses and avoiding closure is going to become a priority. So, what can you do to assist your business, ease the pressures of recession and get through to the other side?

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These are not new requirements but, just recently, the Compensation Fund issued a notice to employers – including domestic employers - to expect employer engagements, site visits and audits. 

Failure to comply with the provisions of COIDA constitutes an offense. Fortunately, for employers who comply with the regulations, there are also benefits detailed in this article along with tips for ensuring your company ticks all the boxes for COIDA compliance.

   
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How To Avoid Bad Customers
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What qualities would your perfect customer have? On the surface this is a casual question, but a little examination shows it to be one of the most important ones any small business leader will have to answer. The traditional view of customers would hold that anyone you can attract to interact with your company and buy products or services is the ideal customer – the world is your potential client, and you should act accordingly. But what if that wasn't true?

Learning to tell the difference between good customers and bad ones will be a critical skill for any small business owner with limited resources. Bad customers can waste time, extend resources and ultimately produce very little revenue, while the good ones can become the launching pad to bigger and better things. But how do you tell the difference? Here are the signs that will help you separate the good customers from the bad.
   
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Your Tax Deadlines for September 2022
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  • 7 September – Monthly PAYE submissions and payments

  • 23 September - VAT manual submissions and payments

  • 29 September - Excise Duty payments

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