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• South African homeowners to benefit from R180,000 tax saving as primary residence exclusion rises to R3 million

  Published: Apr 19, 2026

  Section: Africa

  A significant adjustment in the 2026 Budget has increased the capital gains tax exclusion for primary residences from R2 million to R3 million, effective for sales concluded from M...

• Labour Party Clarifies Tax Agenda Amid Heated Exchange with National Campaign

  Published: Apr 17, 2026

  Section: Politics

  The Labour Party has moved to consolidate its fiscal messaging following a period of perceived ambiguity regarding its 2026 election tax strategy. Revenue spokesperson Deborah Russ...

• California Retirees Face Tax Hurdles as Home Values Outpace Federal Exemptions

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Real Estate

  Retirees in the San Francisco Bay Area and similar high-value markets are increasingly confronting significant capital gains tax liabilities as property appreciation far exceeds cu...

• South Africa’s 2026 Budget Revamps Tax Thresholds for Foreign Property Investors and Offshore Homeowners

  Published: Mar 24, 2026

  Section: Real Estate

  The 2026 national budget has introduced the first inflationary adjustments to tax brackets in three years, directly impacting rental income and capital gains for foreign investors....

• Treasury Closes Spousal Donation Tax Loophole Targeting High-Net-Worth Individuals Exiting South Africa

  Published: Mar 9, 2026

  Section: Africa

  National Treasury has introduced new restrictions on donations tax exemptions to prevent departing taxpayers from using inter-spousal transfers to avoid exit taxes. Effective Febru...