Car allowance 100% taxed as other allowance

By Evan Robinson · Updated

DTN108

DTN108 said:
20 July 2015 at 20:15

Towards the end of the year I received a car allowance. However at this stage I was not sure of how many kilometers would be done for business. Therefore the allowance is now reflected as other allowance and is taxed 100%. How do I now file my tax returns against travel as it is not reflected under 3701 or 3702 on the IRP5?
TaxTim Evan

TaxTim Evan said:
20 July 2015 at 20:21

Did you keep a logbook?
DTN108

DTN108 said:
20 July 2015 at 20:30

Yes a logbook, fuel and insurance fees have been recorded. No maintenance fees other than maintenance plan.
TaxTim Evan

TaxTim Evan said:
20 July 2015 at 20:31

The company needs to reissue the IRP5 with the correct travel allowance else SARS will cause difficulty when you try and claim against this.