New Rules. Big Consequences: SARS Tightens regulations for expats

Send us Fan Mail SARS is sharpening its focus on expatriate tax compliance in 2025. In this episode Delano Abdoll, Legal Manager of Cross Border Taxation and Admitted Attorney, and Richan Schwellnus, Tax Attorney, Admitted Attorney and General Tax Practitioner unpack recent amendments to tax return filings, declaration obligations, and residency status reporting—affecting both SA expats and returning expats. Learn the differences between Financial Emigration and Double Taxation Agreement cessation, how to ensure compliance, and what SARS is really watching in 2025: https://bit.ly/4eZQTKE. Subscribe for expert tax insights. What You Will Learn: 00:00 – Introduction and Key Updates from SARS 01:27 – Reinstating Tax Residency 03:30 – Who Must File Abroad & Split Return Rules 09:37 – New Forms & Compliance Risks 12:01 – Audits, Revenue Goals & Burden of Proof 14:41 – Ceasing Residency: Who Should or Should Not 17:03 – Expat Tax Exemption & Eligibility (s10(1)(o)(ii)) 20:38 – Days Test & DTA Scrutiny for Rotation Workers 22:42 – Final Insights & Key Takeaways #ExpatTaxCompliance #SARS2025Updates #SouthAfricanExpats Support the show