Tax and Marriage go together, like a horse and carriage – especially because SARS treats income differently according to the type of marriage contract that binds you and your spouse.

Persons, whether married or not, are separate and independent taxpayers, but be aware – SARS treats certain income differently according to marital status. Tax laws generally favour married over unmarried couples.

Join us for the very informative session, whereby the following topics will be discussed:

Different types of marriages recognized under South African Law

• Civil Marriages
  
• Customary Marriages
• Civil Unions
• Prohibited Marriages
  
• The Matrimonial Property Regime
• Marriage in Community of Property
• Marriage out of Community of Property with accrual
  
• Marriage out of Community of Property without accrual
  
• Accrual Claim
  
• Donations Tax
  
• Investment Income
  
• Rental Income from Fixed Property
• Medical Expenses
• Capital Gains Tax
  
• Estate Duty
• Be aware of VAT on the marriage
  

Various assets excluded from the determination of the accrual of a spouse's estate
Beware of the property implications of massing in wills
Marriage vs cohabitation:

• The different financial consequences
  

• Death
  

All Included:

• Video presented course
  
• Downloadable course material
  
• Certificate of training Optional assessment
  
• SAIT Accredited - 3 verifiable CPD points