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PERSONAL FINANCE IDEA: How do we make a joint investment?

For a couple contemplating marriage, money will always be a contentious issue even when it involves positive aspects such as making joint investments. A Finweek reader asks how best to structure a...

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INVESTMENT TIP: Collect for love, not money

"Like any other speculative investment, collectibles acquired for the purpose of making money will be liable for normal income tax, as opposed to capital gains tax, when sold for a gain."

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PERSONAL FINANCE: 10 reasons why your will may be out of date

Drafting a will is a step in the right direction, but did you know you have to update your will regularly to avoid any issues at the time of your passing? In this article. we investigate ten common...

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PERSONAL FINANCE TIP: Capital Gains Tax – Trusts vs Individuals

Many financial planners, and the general public at large, have expressed concern regarding when and to what extent they or their trust is liable for capital gains tax (CGT). Knowing the different tax...

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INVESTMENT IDEA: Boost your retirement savings and tax return

With the end of the tax year fast approaching, Nick Battersby from PPS Investments talks about some tips to remember when contributing to a retirement annuity.

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INSIGHT: How the budget may affect your portfolio

With the upcoming Budget Speech on the 26th of February, we can expect to hear loads on how much the government expects in tax revenue, how much it plans to spend, how it will divide its spending...

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MONEY: It’s tax return time for individual taxpayers

17 000 South African taxpayers have already submitted tax returns in mid-July, so it is wise to avoid the stampede when the deadline approaches. We look at tips and advice on what you need to know when...

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INVESTMENT: Expert-led estate planning is important

Many people don't realise just how much of their legacy will be eaten away by capital gains- and estate duty taxes when carrying out comprehensive estate planning. Finweek takes a look at why...

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PROPERTY: Property ownership and tax

Should you buy property in your own name, or should you use a trust or a business to buy property? Roy Bregman gives a legal perspective on the tax implications of both.

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INVESTMENT: Capital gains tax explained

Capital gains tax is an unfortunate reality of investment. In this column, Moxima Gama explains what capital gains tax is, how to calculate it and when to pay.

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PROPERTY: Top things to do when you inherit property

What should you do when you inherit property? Besides dealing with the emotions that comes with a deceased loved one, Adrian Goslett advises on the logistics involved in estate duty. Having the...

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BUDGET: Inside the finance minister’s boardroom

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has to deal with closing the gap between government debt and GDP. Although a good tax policy can solve many problems, it should not be the only solution for expenditure...

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INVESTMENT: Are taxpayers missing the boat?

Taxpayers may be missing out on an investment opportunity provided for in Section 12J of the Income Tax Act. Investing in tax incentivised venture capital companies guarantees returns.

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PROPERTY: Buying via a trust is not just for the wealthy

Trusts are dismissed as complicated, expensive, or reserved for the wealthy elite. These assumptions prevent the average person from exploring the benefits a trust can provide.

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