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Tax return for expats

Posted 7 September 2015

Sally said:
6 September 2015 at 1:40

I emigrated from south africa 6 years ago and I'm no longer a south african citizen. I ve only visited sa once for about 30 days in the last 6 years. Do I still need to file a tax return?
Thanks

TaxTim Marc TaxTim Marc said:
7 September 2015 at 9:04

Did you formally emigrate?

Sally said:
7 September 2015 at 11:45

No

TaxTim Marc TaxTim Marc said:
7 September 2015 at 16:28

It is always best to file a return, even a nil return, but no it is not necessary to file.

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