Martin Hesse

Munich

Business Correspondent at Der Spiegel

Journalist at DER SPIEGEL

Articles

(S+) BMW, Mercedes, Audi: Das Ende des deutschen Weltautos

1 week ago | spiegel.de | Alexander Demling |Martin Hesse

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Considering Airbnb to Boost Your Income? Read This First…

1 week ago | honestmoney.co.za | Martin Hesse

If you are considering hosting a room or property on Airbnb or other accommodation platform, you need to be aware of your obligations to the taxman and of regulations that might affect you. Your children may have left the nest and you may want to bring in extra income from letting the rooms they have vacated, either as short-term holiday accommodation or longer-term rental. Or you may have invested in an apartment that you want to let out. Here’s what you need to know.
Is your life insurance policy outdated? Discover claim-stage flexibility

1 week ago | businessreport.co.za | Martin Hesse |Dieketseng Maleke

Sean Hanlon|Published 2 days agoExplore how claim-stage flexibility in life insurance can adapt to your changing needs, ensuring your policy remains relevant throughout life's transitions. Image: File photo. Life changes fast. Financial obligations, health status, and family dynamics evolve, sometimes gradually, sometimes in an instant. Yet, traditional life insurance policies are designed as rigid, one-size-fits-all agreements that don’t easily adapt to the realities of life’s twists and turns.
Master’s Offices face operational paralysis amid leadership crisis

1 week ago | businessreport.co.za | Martin Hesse |Dieketseng Maleke

Operations at six Master’s Offices in South Africa have come to a standstill due to unfilled leadership positions, raising concerns about service delivery for vulnerable individuals. Image: File photo. Operations at six Master’s Offices across South Africa have come to a near standstill after key leadership positions were left vacant at the end of March.
Your Taxes (And Concessions) on and in Retirement

1 week ago | honestmoney.co.za | Martin Hesse

Few countries allow retired people to live tax-free. Along with the UK and US and many other nations, South Africa taxes its pensioners – the income tax tables are the same for everyone, working and retired. However, certain concessions ensure that people of 65 years and older pay less tax than the rest of the population. Taxes on retirement savingsAt retirement, you can take up to one-third of your accumulated retirement-fund savings as a lump sum.
Essential safety tips for caravaning this Easter

1 week ago | businessreport.co.za | Martin Hesse |Dieketseng Maleke

Ernest North|Published 3 days agoIn this Monday Oct. 13, 2014 photo, a camper drives through Crawford Notch in Carroll, N.H., as foliage reaches peak in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Officials say tourists will spend upwards of $1 billion to catch a glimpse of the red, yellow and orange hues on the trees, and the windfall is steadily rising as the economy regains strength.
Tax compliance in South Africa: SARS's authority to limit travel

1 week ago | businessreport.co.za | Chevon Booysen |Dieketseng Maleke |Martin Hesse

Jashwin Baijoo and Delano Abdoll|Published 3 days agoSars has the legal authority to impose travel restrictions on non-compliant taxpayers, as confirmed by a recent High Court ruling. This article explores the implications of the Tax Administration Act for South African taxpayers and foreigners conducting business in the country. Image: File photo. It is well within the powers of the South African Revenue Services (Sars) to limit a taxpayer’s right to travel outside the Republic.
Pension Funds Adjudicator rules against sperm donor’s children in death benefit case

1 week ago | businessreport.co.za | Dieketseng Maleke |Martin Hesse

The Pension Funds Adjudicator has ruled that children conceived through artificial insemination with a sperm donor are not entitled to death benefits, highlighting the legal complexities surrounding parental rights. Image: File photo. Sperm does not make a father, and being a biological parent does not automatically grant parental rights, according to a ruling by the Pension Funds Adjudicator, Muvhango Lukhaimane.
Words on wealth: how quickly can markets recover from a crash?

1 week ago | persfin.co.za | Martin Hesse

Explore the historical recovery times of stock markets after significant downturns and understand what investors can expect in the current economic climate. Image by: (AP Photo/Fareed Khan)Published 5h ago | Published 5h agoHow quickly do markets recover from a crash?
When Last Did You Review Your Short-Term Insurance?

1 week ago | honestmoney.co.za | Martin Hesse

It’s a good idea to make time in your diary for a review of your short-term insurance policies – those on your possessions, such as your property, home contents, car and valuables. It will probably save you money and, importantly, will ensure that you are fully protected.