Areias Accounting and Financial Services

SARS owes taxpayers money In certain cases, SARS is legally required to pay interest to taxpayers – although many South Africans never realise they are entitled to claim it.

Know your rights when you’re sick at work Here's what you need to know when you are sick at work.

Allan Gray’s message about tax-free investments in South Africa Allan Gray has explained the benefits of tax-free investments and retirement funds in South Africa, adding that investing earlier is better.

Tax emigration requires proactive planning South Africans relocating abroad are urged to address tax emigration early to avoid double taxation and compliance complications.

Reserve Bank’s interest rate hike pulled into question South Africa’s main industry body questioned the central bank’s decision to raise interest rates at a time of weak economic growth and fragile business sentiment amid the war in Iran.

Workplace loyalty in 2026: Does it still matter? Long-term commitment to a single employer is becoming less common than it once was.

Many assume that moving back to South Africa automatically restores their tax residency, but this is not how SARS works.

Recommencement requires clear intent, supported by documentary evidence and a formal declaration.

Without taking the correct steps, you may face uncertainty in how your income is treated. Certainty comes from acting deliberately and early.

Avoid uncertainty and act now: https://bit.ly/4eb2xm9

Labour Department tackles illegal hiring as it prepares to recruit thousands of inspectors to boost enforcement. Link below 👇

The period of SARS leniency towards trusts has come to an end - enforcement is now active. Monthly administrative penalties apply automatically to any outstanding 2024 and 2025 trust income tax returns.

Having been formally gazetted on 27 March 2026, the trust penalty regime has now taken full effect. Following the grace period afforded by SARS, penalties are now actively being imposed.

Read the full article to understand the consequences now unfolding and the steps required to address non-compliance: https://bit.ly/4odDraX