Tax, in plain English.
No jargon, no R800 phone calls. Practical guides to SARS, provisional tax, and deductions — written for South African freelancers, side-hustlers, and small business owners.
SARS Audit & Verification: What Triggers It and How to Survive (2026)
Got a 'selected for verification' letter from SARS? Here's the difference between verification and audit, what triggers them, the 21-day rule, and exactly how to respond without losing your deductions.
VAT Registration for Freelancers & Small Business in South Africa (2026)
When do you HAVE to register for VAT, when should you do it voluntarily, and what changes once you're registered? A plain-English guide for SA freelancers and small businesses, with a worked example.
Business Vehicle Expenses in South Africa: Mileage Rates, Logbooks & What SARS Wants (2026)
Drive for work? Here's exactly how to claim business vehicle expenses in South Africa — the SARS prescribed rate, what a logbook must contain, worked examples, and the audit traps that catch most freelancers out.
How Long Must You Keep Tax Records in South Africa? (2026 Guide for Freelancers)
SARS requires you to keep tax records for a specific number of years — and exactly what to keep is more than most people realise. Here's the rule, what counts, and how to be audit-ready without keeping a shoebox of paper for a decade.
Tax-Deductible Expenses: The Full Checklist for South African Freelancers (2026)
Every deduction a SA freelancer can claim against SARS — categorised, with the percentage typically allowed, the records you need to prove it, and the traps that catch people out.
Tax on Foreign Client Income: A 2026 Guide for South African Freelancers
Billing clients overseas? Here's exactly how SARS taxes the income, when the foreign-employment exemption applies (and when it doesn't), how to convert USD/EUR/GBP to ZAR for your return, and the foreign tax credit rules.
Home Office Tax Deduction in South Africa: What You Can Actually Claim (2026)
Working from home? Here's exactly what SARS lets you deduct, the strict requirements you must meet, and a worked example showing how much you can save.
Provisional Tax Explained: A Plain-English Guide for South African Freelancers (2026)
Confused about provisional tax? This guide breaks down who needs to pay it, when, how much, and what happens if you get it wrong. With real worked examples for SA freelancers.
How to Register for Tax as a Freelancer in South Africa (2026 Guide)
Just gone freelance? Here's exactly how to register for tax with SARS, when you need to do it, what documents you need, and the costly mistakes to avoid.
SARS Auto-Assessment: Should You Accept It or File Your Own Return? (2026 Guide)
SARS sent you an auto-assessment. Now what? Here's how to check if it's correct, what SARS commonly misses, and exactly when to accept, dispute, or file your own return.
Do I Pay Tax on My Side Hustle in South Africa? (2026 Guide)
Got a job AND a side hustle? Here's exactly when your side income becomes taxable, what you can claim, and how to avoid getting bitten by SARS.