Category: Trusts | By Arno Goebel
23 February 2017 | Trusts, Tax
The big news is that trusts are now taxed at 45%, up 4% in line with the new top marginal rate for individuals on taxable income in excess of R1.5 million ... Read more
Category: Tax | By Arno Goebel
12 February 2017 | trusts, tax
Effective 1 March 2017, section 7C will stop the well-used technique of donating back low interest or interest fee loans to trusts ... Read more
Category: Tax | By Arno Goebel
29 September 2016 | tax, estates
The committee released its second interim report on the 24th of August. It is important to stress that these are only recommendations and not law until ... Read more
Category: Tax | By Andre Calitz
09 June 2016 | Tax
“As the world becomes increasingly globalised and cross-border activities become the norm, tax administrations need to work together..." Read more
Category: Trusts | By Chamonie Buys
23 May 2016 | Trusts, Wills, Estates, Tax
There are two types of special trusts recognised for tax purposes in the Income Tax Act. The first type of Trust is referred to as a Special Type A Trust ... Read more
Category: Trusts | By Arno Goebel
26 May 2015 | Companies, Dividends, Tax, Trusts
A lot of tax planning is done around loans between companies and trusts and it is important to understand the re-characterisation rules Read more
Category: Tax | By Arno Goebel
25 November 2014 | Tax, Trusts
The good news is that trusts are here to stay – at least that is what I believe... Read more
