Michael Lambrecht
This tax season marks an important shift for trusts, which are now subject to heightened reporting requirements, regardless of activity, as well as automated penalties for non-compliance starting on 4 May 2026.
While everyone’s talking about AI, trends are emerging that show the most successful small businesses have returned to the fundamentals: maximising every minute and tightening the leaks in local operations.
Personal crises, such as bereavement, divorce, illness, and mental health challenges, are a reality of life, and how you respond when your employee is struggling says everything about you as a leader.
Effective budgeting is a critical driver of business success. This is because a budget enables sustainable growth by aligning financial resources with strategic business goals.
The CGT exemption on the sale of small business by older persons has been increased, and the definition of “small business” has been expanded
Employers have until the end of May to submit their declarations for the period 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026.
Many business owners start with passion, but end up buried in tasks that have nothing to do with why they started leading to chronic burnout.
When one customer accounts for too much revenue, cash flow, valuation, and even survival hinge on decisions you don’t control.
The global minimum tax (GMT) – called an “agreement that will really change the world” – will be implemented in South Africa by SARS in 2026/27.
While on the surface they are just a spot of fun, team building exercises are actually a strategic investment in your business culture and performance.
The recent increases in the compulsory VAT registration threshold to R2.3 million and in the voluntary registration threshold to R120,000 are widely welcomed.
Growth feels like progress. Sales increase, staff numbers rise, and profit improves. Yet each of these shifts changes your tax position.