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Summary from our November 2026 Newsletter
The Profit First Business Model: Could it Work for You?
"When less money is available to run your business, you will find ways to get the same or better results with less. By taking your profit first, you will be forced to think smarter and innovate more." (Mike Michalowicz) Ask most small business owners how they manage...
Unlock All the Benefits of Accounting This International Accounting Day
"All the creditors must appear in the ledger at the right-hand side, and all the debtors at the left. All entries made in the ledger have to be double entries — that is, if you make one creditor, you must make someone debtor." (Luca Pacioli, The Rules of Double-entry...
Congratulations Memory on Completion of your ADP Programme!
This is such a huge achievement. We are really proud of you. Well done! Thank you very much. I sincerely appreciate the guidance, support, and encouragement I have received from the partners and directors. Thank you for the time you have invested...
The Death of Cash is Taking Longer Than Expected and Here’s Why
“Cash remains the most popular means of payment in the economy, and we are committed to ensuring cash remains readily available and convenient.” (Rashad Cassim, Deputy Governor, South African Reserve Bank) For years, the story seemed straightforward: smartphones,...
Fatima Bapukee completes 20 years with MD!
Congratulations Fatima on your 20-year work anniversary
Congratulations Fatima on your 20-year work anniversary Twenty years is an incredible achievement, and your dedication, wisdom and excellence have shaped so much of our team. It is a privilege working alongside you. Here's to celebrating you today and all your amazing...
Trust Tax Season 2026 Is Now Open
"Trustees remain accountable for all tax matters of a trust, regardless of the economic activity of the trust." (SARS) Filing season for Trusts opened on 19 September 2026 and the closing date for Trusts to file is 22 January 2027 for both provisional and...
Your Tax Deadlines for November 2026
06 November: PAYE submissions and payments 25 November: VAT manual submissions and payments 27 November: Excise duty payments 30 November: VAT electronic submissions and payments CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable ...
Alexis Sacks completes 30 years with MD!
Thirty years ago, I walked through the door of our beautiful Victorian cottage at MD Accountants & Auditors to start a new chapter. I was literally just back from my honeymoon, my mind full of new beginnings, personal milestones, and the quiet nervousness of an...
NOVEMBER 2026 Newsletter | “Trust Tax Season: key changes and enhancements for 2026…”
With Compliments NOVEMBER 2026 Newsletter Please contact us should you require any assistance or advice. We are here to help you. 2026 Newsletters IN THIS ISSUE The Profit First Business Model: Could it Work for You? Trust Tax Season 2026 Is Now Open...
Dave Rich completes 29 years with MD!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Summary from our October 2026 Newsletter
Happy Boss’s Day!
Thank you so much Sam and MD Streets team. Happiness is working with great people - you guys are truly amazing! - Fatima Thank you to the entire MD Streets team. Having a great team makes it much easier and it makes the job so much more rewarding. I...
SARS Scams and eFiling Profile Hijacking: Taxpayers Beware
"All role players must play their part to prevent criminals from accessing taxpayers’ information." (SARS) Every day, too many taxpayers fall victim to convincing scams that use SARS’ name to steal personal information and money. Cybersecurity Awareness Month (every...
Four years ago today… How time flies!
Can Business Entertainment Expenses Be Claimed Against Tax?
"To be deductible the expenditure must be: actually incurred, in the production of income, expended for the purposes of trade, and not of a capital nature." (SARS) Business entertainment expenses occupy a unique space in South African tax law. While they may or may...
A fun throwback that popped up on our social pages today
Throwing it back to this day, 14 years ago…
Win the War for Talent Without Paying Enterprise-Level Salaries
“Recognise flexibility as a selling point. Generally speaking, top talent wants the option to crunch numbers at a coffee shop or stay in their slippers at home.” (Kevin Kuske) Every small business owner knows the feeling: a promising candidate sails through the...
8 Key Factors We Consider When Hiring New Talent – Your Career at MD Streets
1. Leading with flexibility Flexible work arrangements have become one of the most powerful, low-cost tools available to small employers. Staffing firm Spherion notes that many candidates weigh flexibility and growth opportunities just as heavily as salary, and that...
The Exit You Might Not Have Considered: Selling Your Company to Your Employees
“I've never been a guy who's just about getting a check, so I thought: is there a way we can keep this going, and bring others along for the ride?” - Dan Kenary Founder Harpoon Brewery, on introducing an employee ownership arrangement When entrepreneurs imagine an...
Your Tax Deadlines for October 2026
07 October: PAYE submissions and payments 23 October: End of Personal Income Tax Filing Season 2026 for non-provisional taxpayers VAT manual submissions and payments 29 October: Excise duty payments 30 October: VAT electronic submissions and payments CIT Provisional...
All 30 September Tax Deadlines done! Thank you Team MDS!
Deadline crushed. Pizza munched. Teamwork. Thank you Team MDS! #PizzaOClock #TeamAppreciation #30September
OCTOBER 2026 Newsletter | “Profile Hijacking: Taxpayers Beware…”
With Compliments OCTOBER 2026 Newsletter Please contact us should you require any assistance or advice. We are here to help you. 2026 Newsletters IN THIS ISSUE SARS Scams and eFiling Profile Hijacking: Taxpayers Beware Win the War for...
It’s been a busy few months at MD Streets!
From working hard behind the scenes to enjoying some great moments together, there’s certainly been plenty happening. Here are some memories from the past few months…