Logbook for tax purposes, must one be kept?

By Marc Sevitz · Updated

As a commission earner do I have to have a travel logbook?
TaxTim Marc

TaxTim Marc said:
2 July 2014 at 11:57

If you wish to claim travel expenses in order to reduce your taxes payable then it would be best to have a logbook yes if SARS ask for proof of your expenses.
Rosemary

Rosemary said:
2 July 2014 at 12:12

Thank You ,what will happen if I have not kept a log book for the current tax year?
TaxTim Marc

TaxTim Marc said:
2 July 2014 at 12:16

You would need to prove to SARS somehow that the amount claimed for travelling expenses was justified as business use.