Tax doesn't have to be complicated.
Practical, personal tax assistance for individuals and small businesses — including tax returns, SARS problems, tax disputes and tax residency matters.
What Do You Need Help With?
You don't need to know which tax service you need. Choose what sounds closest to your situation and we'll work out what happens next.
I Need My Tax Return Done
Annual returns, deductions, auto-assessments and supporting documents.
SARS Has Contacted Me
Verification requests, additional assessments, correspondence and account queries.
I Have a SARS Penalty
Penalty remission requests, outstanding returns and the supporting motivation that may be needed.
I Want to Dispute SARS
Objections, disputes, appeals and late objections.
I've Immigrated
Tax residency and South African tax matters for people living overseas.
I Work From Home
Assistance with qualifying home-office expenses and supporting documentation.
I Earn Commission or a Travel Allowance
Vehicle claims, logbooks, business travel and related deductions.
I'm Self-Employed
Sole proprietor, independent contractor and provisional tax assistance.
SARS sent you a letter. Now what?
Don't ignore a SARS letter because you don't understand it. Send it through and let's work out what needs to happen.
ARTax Solutions helps with verification requests, supporting documents, additional assessments, outstanding returns, reconciliations, penalties, objections and general SARS problems.
Let's Look at ItWhen the wording feels intimidating, the first step is simple.
Tell Arlene what happened in your own words. You don't need to understand the tax terminology before asking for help.
Immigrated from South Africa?
Don't let your South African tax affairs become another mountain to climb.
Tax residency can be complicated and documentation-heavy. Arlene guides you through what information to gather, explains what is required, and takes care of the technical tax work.
You provide the information. Arlene does the heavy lifting.
I've Immigrated — Tell Me MoreTell Me Your Story
When you left South Africa, where you moved and what happened since.
Gather the Information
You'll receive a clear list of the information and documentation needed.
I Do the Heavy Lifting
Arlene works through the tax requirements and prepares the necessary submissions.
We Deal With SARS
If SARS asks questions, Arlene guides you through the response and next steps.
A tax practitioner who speaks like a person, not a tax manual.
I'm Arlene Ries, the person behind ARTax Solutions and a registered tax practitioner.
I help individuals and small businesses navigate South African tax — from straightforward annual tax returns to complicated SARS matters.
My approach is simple: I explain things in plain language, I don't make clients feel stupid for not understanding tax, and I work through the problem with them.
Practical help for everyday tax — and the difficult stuff.
Individual Tax Returns
Annual returns, auto-assessments, deductions, rental income, medical expenses and supporting documentation.
Sort Out My Tax Return →SARS Assistance
Verification requests, correspondence, additional assessments, outstanding returns and account queries.
Help With SARS →Penalties & Disputes
Remission requests, objections, disputes, appeals, late objections and additional assessments.
I Have a SARS Penalty →Commission Earners
Commission income, travel allowances, vehicle expenses, logbooks, home office and qualifying expenses.
Get Help →Work From Home
Home-office calculations, supporting documentation, employer requirements and SARS verification help.
Check What May Qualify →Sole Proprietors & Provisional Tax
Business expenses, provisional tax, record keeping, registrations and tax calculations.
Help With My Business Tax →Simple. Personal. Step by step.
Contact Me
WhatsApp Arlene or complete the online enquiry form.
Tell Me What's Happening
Explain the problem in your own words. Tax terminology is not required.
I'll Tell You What I Need
You'll receive a clear list of the information and documents required.
Send the Information
Documents can be provided electronically using an agreed secure method.
I'll Handle the Tax Work
Arlene prepares the relevant tax work and submissions.
I'll Keep You Informed
You'll know what's been submitted and what happens next.
Professional enough to trust. Personal enough to call.
A few words from clients who have trusted ARTax Solutions with their tax affairs.
“Thank you for the professional tax service you continue to provide in ensuring compliance with SARS.”
Client feedback, 2026“Your professionalism, dedication and attention to detail truly stood out and made the entire experience seamless.”
Client feedback, 2026“Thank you for your excellent service and for assisting with my tax return. I appreciate the clear communication throughout the process.”
Client feedback, 2026Fair, transparent pricing.
Every client and every tax situation is different, so fees are determined case by case based on the work required.
ARTax Solutions keeps pricing fair and affordable and provides a clear quotation upfront.
Common questions, explained simply.
No. Tell Arlene what is happening in your own words. She can help work out what needs to happen next.
Yes. ARTax Solutions assists with SARS correspondence, verification requests, supporting documents, additional assessments and general SARS problems.
Yes. South Africans living overseas are a key client group, especially for tax residency, South African income, rental property and SARS matters after leaving South Africa.
No. The enquiry form is for initial contact only. Sensitive tax documents should be exchanged using an agreed secure document-sharing method.
Let's sort it out.
Whether you need help with a tax return, have received a letter from SARS, or don't know where to start after immigrating — get in touch.
You don't need to know exactly what you need. Just tell me what's happening.