South African expatriates living and working abroad are firmly in the Tax Man’s sights.
Recent enhancements indicate the South African Revenue Service (Sars) is increasing its focus on the importance of expatriates legally confirming the basis on which they cease their tax residency status in South Africa to benefit from a reduced income tax liability as non-resident taxpayers.
With the 2025 Tax Filing Season fast approaching, Sars has introduced important changes to monitor the accuracy of taxpayers’ filing positions in line with their South African residency status.
Sam Busa