About Jess

Hi, I’m Jess Brown - your South African tax consultant with an Honours Postgraduate degree in Tax from the University of Cape Town, and a passion for making tax less overwhelming and more empowering for the people who need it most.

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I work with young professionals, founders, global employees, high-net-worth families, and everyday earners who are trying to navigate a tax system that often feels confusing, intimidating, and full of myths.

 

Throughout my career, I’ve specialised in tax advisory, comprehensive tax opinions, and dispute resolution, helping clients tackle complex issues with clarity, accuracy, and strategic foresight.

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But behind the technical expertise lies my true mission:
to educate, simplify, and remove the fear from tax.

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Through platforms like JustJessJournals and my series Big Tax Energy, I’ve created a space where tax questions are safe to ask, misconceptions are unpacked, and real guidance is given in plain, practical language.

These projects were born because the same anxieties and misunderstandings keep showing up. South Africans were never taught how tax actually works.

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My approach blends a deep knowledge of South African tax law with a global lens, ensuring that every piece of content or guide is not only technically sound but tailored to your real-world goals.

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Ultimately, my goal is simple:
to help you make informed decisions, feel confident in your tax life, and understand the rules that impact your money.

 

Welcome to the cosy tax corner of the internet, where tax finally makes sense. Let’s break it down together!