The most common complaints against SARS (unsurprisingly, delayed refunds are at Number 1) are referred to as ‘systemic issues’ because they impact so many taxpayers. We don’t just apply our expertise to help you avoid known systemic issues in your routine SARS interactions. We are also ready to fast-track the resolution of systemic issue complaints…

Many entrepreneurs assume business finance is all about pure logic. But behavioural research tells us a completely different story. Entrepreneurs often pick up gut-level rules and emotional shortcuts that, over time, can distort reality, mask cashflow problems and result in delayed decision making. These are the emotion-based decisions you should be looking out for –…

Networking isn’t just about showing up, shaking hands and trading a few business cards. If it’s done well, it’s a direct path to new clients, improved sales and potentially, real business growth. The value of networking lies not in how many people you meet, but in who you meet and what you do with those…

Accounting isn’t just something to worry about during tax season. It’s the engine room of every decision you make, from whether you can hire, to when you should scale. Sadly, far too many businesses still cling onto accounting myths that affect every decision they make. These aren’t dramatic mistakes. They’re assumptions picked up over time…

Directors who are not compliant with their legislated duties (which were amended again recently) face serious consequences, including civil liability and criminal liability that could result in fines and even prison time – or both. Find out here what director duties entail, and how we can help you to understand and comply with these increasingly…

Did you know that tax is payable on crypto asset transactions? SARS has intensified its focus on crypto asset trading recently, significantly improving its capacity to detect crypto activity and non-compliance with advanced analytics, extensive data-sharing arrangements with crypto exchanges, and a dedicated Crypto Asset Unit. If you have crypto and have not declared it,…

The Tax Filing Season for the 2024/2025 year of assessment will officially open on 7 July 2025. Find out here what the deadlines are and which of them apply to you. Also discover what to do if you are auto assessed – and if you are not. Hot tip: streamline your 2025 tax season by simply relying…

Failing to understand your ideal customer, wastes time, energy and resources. According to a report by CB Insights, 42% of startups fail because there is no market need. In other words, many companies are failingsimply because they didn’t define or validate their target audience properly. So, how do you determine your real audience, and then…

-While most businesses focus on funding or tangible assets, true value often lies in intellectual capital. A company’s people, ideas, systems, and relationships are the intangible resources that drive success. But they are often neglected or even forgotten. To thrive long-term, founders must recognise, nurture, and retain the knowledge and creativity that set their business…

The scrapping of the proposed VAT increase in Budget 3.0 resulted in a budget shortfall, necessitating alternative sources of funding. One of these is the increased collection of outstanding tax debt. It’s a challenge SARS has accepted, Treasury has financed with an additional R4 billion in funding, and the media is touting as “Project AmaBillions”.…