Tax due on settlement

By Marc Sevitz · Updated

Successful Sue

Successful Sue said:
9 May 2015 at 7:38

I am due to receive R55000 settlement from my ex-employer following a CCMA award. How much tax will I pay and how much am I due to receive?
TaxTim Marc

TaxTim Marc said:
10 May 2015 at 19:11

What was the cause of the settlement? The reason for the large payout?
Successful Sue

Successful Sue said:
10 May 2015 at 22:47

It is a settlement that my employer has to pay me as a result of a labour dispute (unfair dismissal).
TaxTim Marc

TaxTim Marc said:
11 May 2015 at 9:56

Your award should carry no tax as it falls below the threshold for lump sum purposes.