Claim travel expenses without travel allowance

By Evan Robinson · Updated

Chantelle

Chantelle said:
20 July 2015 at 12:15

I am a commission earner without a travel allowance. I use my private vehicle for work to go and see clients etc. Will I be able to claim travel expenses (like fuel) and depreciation on the vehicle?
TaxTim Evan

TaxTim Evan said:
20 July 2015 at 19:03

Your travel costs for work purposes can be deducted - the best way of doing this is to deduct a per km amount based on the SARS official rate. This includes wear and tear and petrol and other traveling costs. The official rate for 2015/2016 is R3.18 per km. Remember it must only be for business traveling expenses.