Practical guides and articles on personal finance, tax, and money in Nigeria
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SARS eFiling is the South African Revenue Service’s online system for registering, logging in, submitting tax returns, making payments, and managing tax profiles in a secure environment.
If you have ever been overcharged, delayed, or treated unfairly by a tax authority in Nigeria, there is now a dedicated office to help: the Office of the Tax Ombud.
VAT across Africa is not a single system, and understanding the real cost requires looking beyond headline rates at the detailed rules behind them.
Nigeria’s Development Levy is a 4% charge on the assessable profits of qualifying companies. It does not apply to every registered company, and it is not calculated on gross turnover.
If you earn a salary in Ghana, PAYE affects your pay every month before money reaches your bank account. In this guide, I break down how Ghana’s PAYE system works and how the GRA bands are applied.
Learn how to apply for a KRA PIN online in Kenya, navigate the iTax portal, download your certificate, and understand the requirements for successful registration.
South Africa’s tax season explained with current brackets, rebates, thresholds, and worked examples to help you understand how taxable income is calculated.
Capital gains tax in South Africa is calculated by adding a portion of your net capital gain to your taxable income. The final amount depends on the asset, base cost, exclusions, and tax rate.
Nigeria’s new tax residency rules are clearer than before: if you live, work, or keep strong ties here, you may be taxed as a resident. Here’s what the 183-day rule really means.
Learn the essentials of South Africa VAT legislation, including the differences between exempt and zero-rated supplies, registration thresholds, and the domestic reverse charge rule.
If you earn freelance or contractor income in South Africa, your tax is not handled through monthly PAYE. Learn how to manage provisional tax, VAT, and what to set aside.
When you receive a 13th cheque or incentive bonus in South Africa, it can feel as if a big part disappears before it reaches your account.