Social Media Income Under the Microscope | SARS Rules Explained

18/09/2025 7 min
Social Media Income Under the Microscope | SARS Rules Explained

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Send us a textEnsure that all your income is fully compliant. Learn how to manage your taxes and avoid penalties: https://bit.ly/47AvDcV  Join Jashwin Baijoo, Associate Director and Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance as he discusses SARS’s latest focus on social media influencers and content creators during his SAfm interview with Jimmy Moyaha. Learn what income must be declared, how SARS tracks worldwide earnings, and practical steps for influencers to stay compliant. #SARSCompliance #InfluencerTax #DigitalEconomy What You Will Learn:   00:00 – Introduction 00:15 – SARS targets social media influencers and digital content creators 01:12 – Definition of gross income and worldwide income obligations 02:12 – Practical implications for South African residents working abroad 03:11 – Importance of tax advisors and record-keeping 04:10 – Educational resources and webinars available for influencers 05:08 – How brand deals, sponsored content, and non-cash income are treated 06:53 – Global information exchange and tracking foreign income 07:16 – Closing insights and recommendationsSupport the show

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