Secundes Professional Accountants / Professionele Rekenmeesters

07/10/2026

For many businesses, bonuses, leave payouts, and that 13th cheque are a year-end tradition. But here’s the catch: SARS doesn’t treat them all the same. A discretionary bonus is taxed differently from accrued leave pay, and if payroll isn’t handled correctly, the result can be frustrated staff, compliance risks, and unexpected costs for your business. Secundes ensures every payout is calculated and taxed accurately, so your employees get what they expect, and you stay in control of payroll without second-guessing.

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30/09/2026

Handing a business to a successor before they've built the financial and operational skills to run it can undo decades of growth in a few difficult years. A good succession plan phases in responsibility gradually, with clear milestones, not a single handover date. Secundes helps structure phased succession, including the financial oversight a successor needs to grow into.

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24/09/2026

Today, we honour the many different cultures, languages and traditions that shape our shared heritage.

May we continue to value what makes us different and appreciate what brings us together.

16/09/2026

Financing expansion through a loan keeps ownership intact but adds fixed repayment pressure; bringing in equity investors eases cash flow but dilutes control and changes reporting obligations. Each route carries different tax treatment and cash flow consequences that are easy to underestimate upfront. Secundes models both scenarios against your actual numbers before you commit to either.

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11/09/2026

Get your free will next week, before things get wild 🦁

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It’s a jungle out there, and anything left unguarded can quickly attract attention. The same can happen to your estate when there is no valid will to make your wishes clear. This Wills Week, 14–18 September, your will is on us.

Let our team draft a basic will for you at no charge, so your estate never becomes fair game: https://tinyurl.com/49547z5k

09/09/2026

Non-provisional taxpayers who are required to file have until 23 October 2026 to submit their returns. Filing early gives you time to resolve missing documents, correct discrepancies, and ensure all eligible deductions are properly considered. Secundes reviews your return before submission, helping to confirm that the information is accurate and supported.

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07/09/2026

It’s a jungle out there, and anything left unguarded can quickly attract attention. The same can happen to your estate when there is no valid will to make your wishes clear. This Wills Week, 14–18 September, your will is on us.

Let our team draft a basic will for you at no charge, so your estate never becomes fair game: https://tinyurl.com/49547z5k

02/09/2026

SARS's 2026 trust filing window opens 19 September and runs to 22 January 2027. If your trust hasn't filed before, or your trustees have changed, now is the time to get records in order. A well-managed trust protects the legacy it was built for.

Secundes helps trustees prepare accurate submissions well ahead of the deadline, avoiding last-minute pressure: https://tinyurl.com/2uxebyhm

26/08/2026

When a personal creditor claims against you, your trust will face an intense legal magnifying glass. If the transfer of your property looks like a rushed attempt to defeat a claim, a judge can set the entire arrangement aside. True asset defence requires a flawless paper trail, independent trustees, and bulletproof legal ex*****on from day one. We specialise in drafting and monitoring sophisticated trust structures designed specifically to weather aggressive creditor challenges.

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19/08/2026

If a business partner passes away, the future of your company shouldn’t be derailed by frozen assets or messy financial transitions with grieving heirs. A properly structured buy-and-sell agreement ensures surviving partners can seamlessly purchase the deceased’s shares using funded life cover. However, a single mistake in how that policy is owned can trigger massive, unexpected estate duty liabilities. The Secundes team ensures your agreement is backed by flawless financial structuring, keeping your policies tax-efficient and your operations running smoothly.

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