Travelling expenses independent contractor

By Evan Robinson · Updated

Ray

Ray said:
2 July 2015 at 10:50

I work as a independent contractor through a agency contracted to Nedbank, I am an IT Solutions Architect , my cost to company is R75,000 pm. Can I claim my travel on SARS efiling? It's not set out on my IRP5 with a code for travelling expenses.
TaxTim Evan

TaxTim Evan said:
2 July 2015 at 10:50

If your code on your IRP5 is 3616, then yes you can claim the traveling costs under the Other Deductions section.