SARS eFiling profile hijackings are becoming an increasingly concerning and common hazard. Reports of this type of cybercrime have peaked in recent months and both individuals and businesses must take proactive steps to prevent an attack. 

This Cyber Security Awareness Month, it’s vital to understand how you could fall prey to cybercriminals. Improving your cybersecurity processes and relying on a trusted accountant can go a long way towards protecting you and your business.

Marketing is a tricky game with ever-changing rules. When your marketing doesn’t seem to be working and you aren’t getting the results you want, it might be time to go back to the drawing board. 

If you have great products and services, but no one is buying, it could be because you are desperately in need of a rebrand. Here are our five signs you may need a refresh. 

Yes, yet another EMP501 reconciliation is due! That’s because not one, but two recons are due in each tax year. By 31 October, the interim EMP501 reconciliation for the last six months must be submitted, accurately and on time.

We can provide expert help to smooth the submission process and help you maintain your compliant tax status. We’re dedicated to helping you avoid financial penalties and interest, while unlocking the benefits of a process which serves to assist employers, according to SARS. 

• 07 October – Monthly PAYE submissions and payments

• 21 October – End of filing season for individual taxpayers (non-provisional)

• 25 October – Value Added Tax (VAT) manual submissions and payments

• 30 October – Excise duty payments

• 31 October – VAT electronic submissions and payments, Corporate Income Tax Provisional Tax payments where applicable, and Personal Income Tax Top-up Provisional Tax payments.