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Tax surge strangles system

Feb 06 2009 10:14

The scramble to beat the deadline for submitting tax returns has caused some anxious moments.

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UIF benefits may be extended

Jan 21 2009 08:30

The payment of benefits by the Unemployment Insurance Fund may be extended from the current 8.5 months to 11 months.

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'Govt may hike individual tax'

Jan 20 2009 16:28

Government could take the easy route and increase the maximum individual tax rate to more than 40%, warns Ernst & Young.

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Need to consolidate debt?

Jan 20 2009 07:36

Can I consolidate all my debts into one loan, even if I don't have a homeloan?

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Home loan from mom?

Jan 16 2009 11:11

Won't my mother earn a solid income from interest if I borrow from her instead of the bank?

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Good news budget

Individuals have received significant and unexpected tax relief in the new budget.

What will your new tax bill be?

Use our tax calculator to work out how the budget will affect your pocket.

'Cut won't fix house prices'

Despite the latest rate cut, bond repayments are still 25% higher than in 2006.

Product fees: weigh up options

Don't expect your adviser to encourage you to buy index-tracking products.

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All Share	21,054.49	0.00
Top 40	19,009.08	0.00
Resource 20	39,119.44	0.00
Industrial 25	16,133.52	0.00
Financial 15	5,662.77	0.00
Daily brent crude ($/bbl)	46.00	3.56
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Q: Are you satisfied with the way Trevor Manuel has allocated funds in the budget speech?

		Yes, the cut in personal tax is a welcome relief.	63%
		No, he could've allocated more to social spending instead of bailing out SAA.	17%
		It's what I've come to expect.	20%


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