My husband had to buy a car to use for business purposes, may he claim this from SARS?

By Nicci Courtney-Clarke · Updated

Sally

Sally said:
15 January 2016 at 14:11

My husband had to buy a car to use for business purposes, may he claim this from SARS? This was part of his employment contract with the company
TaxTim Nicci

TaxTim Nicci said:
15 January 2016 at 15:10

Does he receive a travel or company car allowance?
Sally

Sally said:
18 January 2016 at 8:36

He receives a car allowance. He had a Service plan for the car, but it expired I would like to know if he pays for the services out of his own pocket may he claim from SARS
TaxTim Nicci

TaxTim Nicci said:
18 January 2016 at 9:50

He may yes, he would need to include these costs in the CAR ALLOWANCE section of the tax return where SARS will work out what portion of a deduction he is allowed based on his business travel. He needs to keep a logbook in order to claim any deductions.