Darren: "There are simple ways to help you complete your tax return"

Tax season often brings a wave of anxiety and stress for many individuals. 

More so, young adults who enter into the working environment for the first time and often find that they weren't taught how to do their taxes. 

Read more: Hefty fine, suspended sentence for Durban tax cheat

 However, it doesn't have to be that way. Completing your tax return can be a manageable and even straightforward task if you approach it with the right strategies. 

East Breakfast team of Darren Maule, Sky Tshabalala, and Carmen Reddy understand that for many people, it's quite a scary plus nervy feeling when you have to do your taxes. 

So the team that wakes you up in the morning is here to explore some simple yet effective ways to help you breeze through your tax return and gain peace of mind during tax season.

According to SARS, they introduced a plethora of digital technologies in 2023 so that you can submit your tax return quickly and conveniently. 

Even the experts from TaxTim are noticing that a lot of people who would be filing their returns have made it far less complicated than it used to be. 

Read more: SARS warns of scams ahead of tax filing season

So our main man Darren Maule wants to give KZN, and especially those who battle in doing their taxes, some tips in order for them not to feel panicky or make mistakes that can cost them loads of money. 

"One thing I learned in this industry is that you need to, at the very least, know the fundamentals to survive. One of those is learning how to do your tax returns", says Darren. 

So here are a couple of tips that can help you in the process of navigating through your taxes:

1. Gather and Organize Your Documents Early
   
2. Leverage Tax preparation software
   
3. Stay updated with tax law changes
   
4. Maximize deductions and credits
   
5. Double-check for accuracy
   

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