MERGER ANNOUNCEMENT It gives the Board of Directors of Quantum Auditors Incorporated great pleasure to advise that we have recently concluded a merger transaction with Lucro […]

This budget is one of the most anticipated for many years with many questions still needing answers: How will the expected tax increases pan out? Will […]

For ease of reference please find below – The new tax tables for individuals and trusts other than special trusts The new tax tables for Small […]

In 2015 the Consumer Goods and Services (CGS) Code of Conduct took effect. It sets out minimum standards for the CGS industry to observe when dealing […]

There are only run-of-the-mill deadlines for March. This is the season of finalising employee tax – Employee Tax IRP5 Certificates and your EMP501 Employer Reconciliation Declarations. […]

The second provisional tax payment for the 2017 tax year is due by 28 February. Taxpayers are required to estimate their total taxable income (i.e. including […]

Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, makes his budget speech on 22 February and would like to hear your tips for the budget. To submit your suggestions […]

The Office of the Tax Ombud (“OTO”) was created in 2013 and despite initial doubts as to its role has carved a niche for itself and […]

In South Africa only about 10% of retail shopping is done online as shoppers still prefer to go to malls to do their shopping. The worst […]

One underrated but important aspect of an organisation is its ability to run effective meetings. Problems are identified and strategies are put in place to chart […]

2016 was our annus horribilis with drought, political uncertainty, low commodity prices, rising inflation and a weak currency. From such a low base, economists are arguing […]

“A fox knows many things, but a hedgehog one important thing” (Ancient Greek poet Archilochus)   Looking into the future is one of the most important aspects of business. We […]

“When you’re chewing on life’s gristle, Don’t grumble, give a whistle! And this’ll help things turn out for the best And always look on the bright […]

Recent legislation has been passed which obliges trustees of sectional title schemes to set up a reserve for repairs, maintenance and asset replacement of the common […]

In the life-span of a business, there will almost certainly be a protracted legal process. To a small or medium-sized business, this can prove ruinous as […]

The due date for provisional taxpayers via eFiling is 31 January 2017. Don’t forget, if you are involved in a dispute with SARS, the definition of […]

“Parting is such sweet sorrow” (Shakespeare) One of the predicted negatives from the Companies Act (the Act) and the King Codes was it would be difficult […]

Donald Trump will soon be the 45th President of the United States. So far he is still threatening to implement his populist campaign promises (e.g. partially […]

Failure by “designated” employers to lodge their employment equity reports on time risks severe penalties, with first offenders risking a fine of the greater of R1,5m […]

There have been many articles in the financial press over mandatory audit firm rotation (MAFR). This followed an announcement by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors […]