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We discuss the importance of budgeting, saving and managing your debt.

If you have been relying on someone else to pay your bills, whether it’s your credit card, your rent or your car repayment, and that person decides that they’re not paying anymore, you’ve got a problem. Ever since a certain DJ gifted his girlfriend a car or two, and then had them repossessed when they split up, there has been the need to talk about what gifts and ownership really mean.

All the Tax Talk getting a bit nerve-wracking? Our Tax Expert Nabeela Golding in conversation with Darren Cohen, General Manager here at Legal&Tax, to put those fears to rest. Answers to your tax questions are right here, just sit back and watch.

In this webinar, we explain the difference between being verified and audited by SARS and if you work from home, you can now claim for home office expenses.

#IWishILearntThatInSchool - Part of our series supporting the youth. We all like getting paid, but understanding the paperwork that goes with it is important. Check out your payslip to make sure you have everything you need.

Budgeting #IWishILearntThatInSchool – Part of our series supporting the youth. Breakdown your necessities, savings and luxuries. Access other #IWishILearntThatInSchool articles and videos With Legal&Tax you’re not alone. Auth FSP

A fascinating discussion on the tricks and traps around the festive deals that encourage us to spend our time and money, when we really should be saving both! Warrick McCabe, one of our debt advisors, explains the importance of budgeting, communication and sorting out our Needs from our Wants.

In this webinar, we help you deal with your debt after the December holiday season, show you how to tackle the back-to-school-season and plan and budget for financial success in 2022.

Strategies to get you out of the debt trap

Find out how to deal with too much debt

The 2023/2024 Budget Speech is out and we've got all the information you need on how it will affect us, as South Africans. From our petrol tanks to our pockets, we have what you need to know! Below we have a video of our webinar, where we unpacked what the Speech means for South Africans in "real" terms. We also have downloadable sources for you, including the Tax Guide and our 2023/2024 SA Budget Infographic.

South Africans have been accused of having a debt addiction. Far too many of us have tiny incomes compared to our massive expenditures and the only way that happens is through the use of credit facilities. But there are two sides to credit, it can help us or hurt us depending on how we use it.

Our tax consultant Thembani Mtamo dives into your most frequently asked questions around the 2022 Tax Season. He covers the importance of submitting a return, even if you're under the threshold, supporting documents for claims, and much more.

Johan Swart, Head of Tax Services discusses what you need to know when submitting your tax return. Note: Dates for filing your tax return may differ from year to year.

Not sure how to register as a taxpayer? Our expert outlines three ways to make sure you're registered with the South African Revenue Service.

#IWishILearntThatInSchool - Part of our series supporting the youth. Did you know you can deduct work related expenses from your gross income?

Johan Swart, Head of Tax, gives us an overview of the supplementary budget delivered by Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, on 24 June 2020, detailing the adjustments to the national budget due to the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, tax revenue and expenditure.

If you are struggling with financial distress at the moment and are unable to make loan repayments you may have the ability to cover your debts if you are retrenched or due to other life events. Alternatively you need to approach your bank to make alternative payment arrangements. We unpack your options