Small Business Corporation (SBC): A Quick Guide for Accountants
Running a small business comes with enough challenges—don’t let taxes be one of them. Did you know that qualifying as a Small Business Corporation (SBC) could drastically lower your tax bill and speed up deductions on your assets? But here's the catch: navigating the rules can be tricky, especially when it comes to personal services and investment income limits. In this article, we break down SBC benefits in plain language, share expert tips, and use real-life examples to help you understand how to qualify. Whether you’re an accountant advising clients or a business owner looking to save, this is a must-read!
Making sense of transfer pricing - what you need to know
Have you got clients with cross-border transactions? Considering transfer pricing is essential for clients that transact with related parties. This article simplifies transfer pricing with clear explanations, practical examples, and actionable tips. Learn how to apply the arm’s length principle, benchmark transactions, prepare documents to protect your clients from tax disputes.
Taxation Challenges in the Telecommunication Industry
Learn how the current tax regulations create challenges for the fast-growing telecommunications industry. This article breaks down how outdated tax rules, like Sections 12D and 11E, apply to modern infrastructure, and discusses VAT issues such as international roaming and bundled services. We also cover recent court cases involving Telkom and MTN to show how tax laws are being interpreted in this changing landscape.