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Financial Terms that every business owner should know and understand

As a business owner there are a few financial terms you need to know in order to understand your finances.I am going to break them down and explain them in plain English. Because jargon is no fun at all, and really, they aren’t difficult to understand. 1. Gross Income Gross income is the amount ofContinue reading “Financial Terms that every business owner should know and understand”

Small Business Taxes you must know about

1. Income Tax– Income tax is the tax you pay on any money your business earns. Each year, you need to lodge a tax return to tell the South African Receiver of Revenue ( SARS) how much money your business has made and how much tax you are expected to pay. This will be determinedContinue reading “Small Business Taxes you must know about”

LOOK 👀 WHAT YOU ARE MISSING OUT WHEN YOU DO NOT DO YOUR BOOKKEEPING

What to include in your small business tax deductions plus: Checklist!           —————————————- When you start a small business, you might not have everything figured out. You might have to wait for the money to come in to buy the extras that can improve your business. It would be best if you were keeping an eyeContinue reading “LOOK 👀 WHAT YOU ARE MISSING OUT WHEN YOU DO NOT DO YOUR BOOKKEEPING”

The benefits of outsourcing Bookkeeping and Accounting functions in your business.

1. Cost Savings– To succeed in business, accurate and timely financial records are vital. They can help you determine if the business is making money or losing it. Your financial records indicate if your business is financially sound or if adjustments need to be made. Outsourcing your bookkeeping can improve both the accuracy of yourContinue reading “The benefits of outsourcing Bookkeeping and Accounting functions in your business.”

TAX BLOG: INCOME TAX AND VAT

1. Briefly explain the difference between Income Tax and Value Added Tax?– Income tax is a direct tax levied by the governments (SARS – South African Revenue Services ) on businesses and individuals that conduct their operations inside their jurisdiction’s borders. It is a direct tax as a result of earnings/ Income. – VAT –Continue reading “TAX BLOG: INCOME TAX AND VAT”

How to account for your taxes as a small business

Business tax returns can be complicated, and they vary based on the business structure. Running a small business often requires you to perform a wide variety of tasks you might not have to perform at a large business, one of which is filing small-business taxes. A business is a Provisional Tax payer thus income taxesContinue reading “How to account for your taxes as a small business”

The Components of the Annual Financial Statements

When I teach small business owners the importance of Bookkeeping, I always highlight that they know the following categories by heart. That is: Assets, Liabilities, Income, Expense and Owners ‘s equity. The reason I do that is because, the above-mentioned categories play a huge role in preparing the company Annual reports known as Annual FinancialContinue reading “The Components of the Annual Financial Statements”

#TaxMatters |CAPRICORN FM INTERVIEW

1. My employer deducts tax from my salary every month, why am I expected to file the tax return every tax season? – The employers are obligated to collect the tax monies from the employees every month in the form of Pay As You Earn. Individuals are further required to validate the information submitted toContinue reading “#TaxMatters |CAPRICORN FM INTERVIEW”

AVOID SHORT CUTS TO COMPLIANCE

There is no doubt that compliance plays a significant role in every entity. For smooth operation and other advantages that comes with it. Compliance will help your company avoid legal risks. Lawsuits and settlements can easily cost you millions of rands. Fines and other compensatory payments can also add up. Even if you are ableContinue reading “AVOID SHORT CUTS TO COMPLIANCE”

DO I HAVE TO PREPARE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS A SMALL BUSINESS?

We are always asked this question by small business owners when they need us to generate the SARS Tax Compliance Pins. And the answer is simply YES. I would like try to simplify the reason why that is the case. The most basic requirement of compliance is that you must submit the Tax Annual returns.Continue reading “DO I HAVE TO PREPARE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS A SMALL BUSINESS?”