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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
SARS is coming after YOUR foreign retirement funds
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Could your foreign retirement funds soon be taxed in South Africa?
In this discussion, Delano Abdoll (Legal Manager: Cross-Border Taxation) and John-Paul Fraser (Team Lead: Cross-Border Taxation) unpack how SARS’ proposed removal of the foreign pension exemption could affect expatriates, returning residents, and high-net-worth individuals with offshore retirement funds. From Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) to the two-pot system, they reveal the risks, timelines, and urgent planning steps every client and practitioner must understand.
Topics:
00:00 - Intro
01:26 – The Removal of Foreign Pension Fund Exemptions
03:27 – South Africa’s Deficit and the Push to Increase Tax Collection
05:25 – Tax Residency Rules and the Impact on Foreign Pensions
08:22 – Public Comment Period Closing 12 September 2025
17:36 – Practical Advice for Taxpayers and Retirement Planning
#SARS #DoubleTaxation #TLAB2025