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New Rules. Big Consequences: SARS Tightens regulations for expats
SARS is sharpening its focus on expatriate tax compliance in 2025.
In this episode Delano Abdoll, Legal Manager of Cross Border Taxation and Admitted Attorney, and Richan Schwellnus, Tax Attorney, Admitted Attorney and General Tax Practitioner unpack recent amendments to tax return filings, declaration obligations, and residency status reporting—affecting both SA expats and returning expats.
Learn the differences between Financial Emigration and Double Taxation Agreement cessation, how to ensure compliance, and what SARS is really watching in 2025: https://bit.ly/4eZQTKE.
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What You Will Learn:
00:00 – Introduction and Key Updates from SARS
01:27 – Reinstating Tax Residency
03:30 – Who Must File Abroad & Split Return Rules
09:37 – New Forms & Compliance Risks
12:01 – Audits, Revenue Goals & Burden of Proof
14:41 – Ceasing Residency: Who Should or Should Not
17:03 – Expat Tax Exemption & Eligibility (s10(1)(o)(ii))
20:38 – Days Test & DTA Scrutiny for Rotation Workers
22:42 – Final Insights & Key Takeaways
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