Recent content by minty203

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    2007 ud40 4 ton truck for sale- klerksdorp

    Item name (be very descriptive): 2007 ud 40 4ton truck closed volume body Age and condition: 8 years, good condition Do you include packaging: Warranty: No Reason for selling: Bought new truck Price: R120 000 Negotiable: Yes Location: Klerksdorp, North West Shipping or collection: Collection in...
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    Which card is best for foreign exchange in India?

    Hi all, hope this is the right forum. Backpacking India for 45 days soon. First time there. Because of the nature of travel, I want to carry as little cash as possible at any given time. Perhaps withdraw cash like once a week for safety reasons. So would like to pay for accommodation and...
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    Start-up business- Accountant or no accountant?

    At the risk of sounding like a money-grabbing nuisance, this is my opinion: I noticed on this forum, that many first-time entrepreneurs ask if they need an accountant when starting up a business. Anybody can register a company at CIPC, or register for taxes at SARS, etc. Doing the...
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    SARS efiling documents not opening solution- Chrome and IE

    So we had this issue of returns and documents not opening correctly on efiling when using Chrome and IE. This is the solution that worked for us, and hopefully will work for you too. Chrome browser If ITSA’s ( and other docs) on SARS efiling aren’t opening ( a message appears saying you...
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    My first year of working and the fact that I had nothing to show for it

    Thought I'd share my experience of my first job and the neglect on my part of saving. Hope it can help others entering the working world look more closely at their financial situation. Looking back at my first year of working, one regret I have is that I didnt save any money. My bank balance...
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    First time entrepreneurs- An accountants perspective

    This is a repost of the question asked here and my reply. Hope it helps other aspirant entrepreneurs. Check out the post for other highly informative user's replies. http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/552109-Contracting-consulting-self-employed I am all for self-employment. Warren...
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    SARS Scams- Dont get caught

    Hi, Hi this a copy of an article I authored. It can be found here: http://irp5.co.za/sars-hoax-emailsscams/ . PEACE. There are many scams and hoax emails from people purporting to be from SARS. Hoax emails usually look something like the one below which we’ve received in our inbox. We...
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    “How much refund will i get from SARS?”

    Seems relevant. “How much refund will i get from SARS?” This is by far the most popular question we receive. We feel it is an issue that needs to be addressed. It’s imperative that an understanding of the income tax system is reached. This is how the PAYE system works: As a relief to...
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    Earn less than R250k/pa and you dont have to submit a tax return? What rubbish.

    A client called me today and asked if this is true. Because SARS sent out an sms informing taxpayers that if their income is less than R250k per annum, they don't need to submit a tax return. The above statement is unfortunately true. It was announced in the budget speech. But it makes me...
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