The Tax Consulting Podcast
Welcome to the Tax Consulting Podcast, your trusted source for expert insights into South African tax matters.
Featuring a range of specialists from various departments across Tax Consulting South Africa, including legal, tax, and accounting professionals, each episode offers in-depth discussions on key topics such as expatriate tax, tax residency, SARS updates, compliance strategies, and more.
Whether you are an affluent individual, expatriate, or business, our podcast provides the knowledge and guidance needed to confidently manage your tax obligations, mitigate risks, and maximise opportunities.
The Tax Consulting Podcast
Are you Prepared? Key Advice for South Africans in 2025
The 31 August 2025 provisional tax deadline is fast approaching, are you prepared?
Whether you are a freelancer, expatriate, or run your own business, this episode featuring Priscilla Sefoka, Tax Administrator, and Thokozile Kumalo, Tax Consultant, will help you understand exactly what you need to do to stay compliant and avoid SARS penalties.
Need help filing your provisional tax? Contact Tax Consulting South Africa today for expert assistance: https://bit.ly/45cVV3g
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What You Will Learn:
00:00 – Introduction
00:56 - What Is Provisional Tax?
01:28 - Purpose of Provisional Tax
01:54 - Provisional Tax ≠ Additional Tax
02:23 - Who Qualifies as a Provisional Taxpayer?
02:50 - Legal Definition from the Income Tax Act
03:18 - Documents to Prepare for Provisional Tax
03:47 - Examples of Source Documents
04:27 - Importance of Passport Stamps
04:56 - Risks of Late Submission & Payment
05:48 - Interest and Penalties Explained
06:14 - Key Provisional Tax Deadlines
07:02 - Third Voluntary Payment Deadline
07:30 - 2026 Deadline Falls on a Sunday: What to Do
07:54 - Recommended Payment Date: 29 August 2025