Think payroll’s just admin? Think again. With SARS turning up the heat on PAYE, one wrong code or missed benefit could cost your clients, and your practice, big time. In this article we break down how to stay compliant, avoid audits, and turn your payroll system into a SARS-proof fortress. This isn’t just tax, it’s survival.

When employees travel abroad for work, they incur additional expenses for food, transportation, and incidentals. Reimbursing these costs can be time-consuming if employees are required to submit receipts and detailed records. To simplify this, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) allows employers to pay a subsistence allowance. This allowance, if paid within SARS-approved limits, is tax-free and does not require employees to submit proof of expenses for the covered amounts.