by VDT Attorneys | Dec 3, 2024 | Capital Gains Tax, Conduit Principle, Trust
Trusts have a firm foundation in South African law. They are created where property or assets are transferred by a person (the founder) in favour of others (the beneficiaries). The property and assets are placed under the control of trustees who manage and administer...
by VDT Attorneys | May 29, 2024 | Capital Gains Tax, Deceased Estate, Donation tax, Estate duty, SARS, Situs tax, Tax
Importantly, not all taxes are always applicable to every estate, with the circumstances of a deceased estate determining the applicable taxes. The executor also has has to register an estate with SARS even if the deceased was a pensioner or not registered for tax....
by VDT Attorneys | Aug 28, 2023 | Capital Gains Tax, CGT, Estate duty, Estate Planning, Tax
The death of a person is a major event resulting in various consequences, both patrimonial, inheritance and taxation. When focusing on the taxation side of the event, several taxes come into play with proper estate planning intended to forecast and plan for these...
