How much will I get out from a R500 000 cash prize in a competition after tax.

By Marc Sevitz · Updated

What amount will be paid for tax when I receive R500 000 lump sum in prize money from a competition?
TaxTim Marc

TaxTim Marc said:
15 July 2013 at 19:13

It would not be taxable as it seen as a "fortuitous gain" so a capital event not income earned.