Serious thought would have to be put into any number of numerous calculations relating to income, allowances, fringe benefits and the statutory deductions that come after calculating what is and isn't taxable, namely, PAYE, UIF and SDL.

As if that wasn't mind-blowing enough for you, along come SARS with their inflexible submission deadlines; The Department of Labour with its own set of submission requirements; Workmen's Compensation, and let's not forget our Bargaining Council Memberships.