When does one register for provisional tax, before you earn or after you earn money

By Marc Sevitz · Updated

Ernest

Ernest said:
6 October 2015 at 14:40

Provisional Tax
Do I earn say R8000 for the first 6 months first
Then register to pay provisional tax
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TaxTim Marc

TaxTim Marc said:
6 October 2015 at 15:43

Please read our blog on What is Provisional Tax? How and when?

Please also run through these questions to check whether or not your are a provisional taxpayer
Am I a Provisional taxpayer?

Basically, you would only register once you are earning over the tax threshold (currently R73,650) during the year under assessment.