The 2019 tax filing season has started. There are a few important changes to be aware of and we have tabled the various deadline dates for the different types of taxpayers.

The stock market continues to be a roller-coaster ride for equity investors, experiencing regular ups and downs. Low-risk investors continue to smile as they enjoy a smoother journey.

We discuss the reasons for the ups and downs in the market and provide our investment outlook for the remainder of the year.

The general rule is that all South African tax residents must pay tax on all their income, irrespective of where it is earned. SA tax residents who have cash and investments offshore are still required to include these investments in their SA tax returns and they will be subject to normal SA income tax.

Currently, as a South African, investing appears difficult in an uncertain post-election environment. We look at investing in uncomfortable times and detail some regular investment mistakes that we should all avoid.

On 8 May the country voted, and the outcome was realistically near perfect. Now what? We highlight the key results of the elections, its effect on the investment market and the outlook for the rest of the year.