What is Tax & Why Must We Pay #ICYMI
Tax is a compulsory deduction from your salary which is paid to SARS. This money goes towards the development & management of South Africa.
These are some of the things your tax pays for:
- Basic Education
- Water & Sanitation
- Hospitals, Police Force
- Roads & Street lights!
Is there a Tax Refund waiting for me at SARS?
Do any of these apply to you?
- Have you ever received a payslip?
- Have you ever got paid less than expected?
- Have you ever seen PAYE tax on your payslip?
If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, congratulations, you're full on adulting!
Click here to calculate your refund
Let's calculate your tax refund!
Grab a copy of your IRP5, if you dont have a copy, ask your employer for it.
Enter the total amount earned between 1 March 2017 & end February 2018.
Disclaimer: This calculator is just an estimate of your possible tax refund based soley on your salary and the PAYE deducted. For a more detailed calculation please use our advanced income tax calculator
Follow these 3 steps to get your tax refund
Follow these 3 steps to get your tax refund.
Check your IRP5 or payslip, or phone SARS on 0800 00 7277 to find out your tax number. See help guide
SARS eFiling is online channel to submit tax returns.
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