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Tax calculators for individuals and business.

Sixteen quick calculators on current SARS figures for the 2026 and 2027 tax years. They give you a fast, accurate estimate and a sense of where you stand. When it matters, speak to us.

How to use them

Quick estimates, in seconds.

Each calculator runs on the current SARS figures for the 2026 and 2027 tax years. They are built for fast answers and sense-checks, not to replace advice. When a number really matters, send it to us to confirm.

1. Choose a calculator

Pick the one that fits your question, for individuals or for business. Tap a card to open it.

2. Enter your figures

Type in your numbers and the tax year. The answer updates instantly as you type, with the working shown.

3. Use it to plan

Sense-check a payslip, size a provisional payment, or test a what-if before year-end, then talk to us.

Which tax year do these use? Unless a calculator lets you choose the tax year, it uses the 2027 tax year (1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027). Where a year selector is shown, the result is calculated on that year's figures. Do not apply a 2027 result to an earlier period.
For individuals

Personal tax calculators

For salary earners, provisional taxpayers, investors and families. Start with the income tax calculator below, or pick another tool.

Income taxWhat you'll pay for the year, and what is left after tax.

What it's for: see what you will pay SARS for the year on a given taxable income, and what is left after tax. How: enter your annual taxable income, the tax year and your age.

After allowable deductions, before tax.

Tax payable (year)
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Per monthR0
Tax before rebatesR0
RebatesR0
Effective rate0%
After-tax incomeR0

Estimate only. Excludes medical credits, retirement and other deductions.

Full salary & PAYE calculatorTake-home pay, cost to company and bonus tax, in one dedicated tool.

Our most detailed personal tool: take-home pay, cost to company, bonus tax and the full tax tables for 2025 to 2027.

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Bonus taxHow much of a bonus you actually keep.

What it's for: see how much of a bonus you actually keep after tax. How: enter your annual salary and the bonus amount.

Tax on the bonus
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Bonus after taxR0
Effective rate on bonus0%

A bonus is taxed at your marginal rate, on top of your salary.

Provisional taxTwo payments on income not taxed monthly.

What it's for: for income not taxed monthly (rental, business or investment income). Estimates your two provisional payments. How: enter your expected annual taxable income.

Estimated tax for the year
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First period (mid-year)R0
Second period (year-end)R0

Splits the annual liability evenly, before PAYE or first-period credits. Fourth Schedule, Income Tax Act 58 of 1962.

Travel allowanceThe PAYE on a travel or car allowance.

What it's for: see the PAYE on a travel or car allowance. How: enter your monthly allowance and salary. Your logbook determines the final deduction on assessment.

PAYE on the allowance (month)
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Taxable portion (80%, month)R0
Additional annual taxR0

80% of a travel allowance is subject to PAYE (20% where at least 80% of use is business).

Retirement annuityThe tax a retirement contribution saves you.

What it's for: see how much tax a retirement contribution saves you. How: enter your income and your annual contribution.

Tax you save
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Deductible contributionR0
Saving per rand contributed0%

Deductible up to 27.5% of the greater of remuneration or taxable income, capped at R430,000 a year (2027); R350,000 for 2026.

Capital gains taxThe tax when you sell property or shares.

What it's for: estimate the tax when you sell an asset such as property or shares. How: enter the capital gain and your other taxable income.

Capital gains tax
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Taxable capital gain (40%)R0
Effective rate on the gain0%

Annual exclusion R50,000 (2027) / R40,000 (2026), then 40% inclusion at your marginal rate. Excludes the primary-residence exclusion.

Medical tax creditsYour monthly medical scheme tax credit.

What it's for: see your monthly medical scheme tax credit, which reduces your tax directly. How: enter how many people are on your medical aid, including you.

Medical tax credit (month)
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Per yearR0

R376 each for the first two members and R254 per additional dependant (2027).

Donations taxWhether a donation triggers donations tax.

What it's for: see whether a donation triggers donations tax. How: enter your total donations for the year. The first R150,000 a year is exempt.

Donations tax (20%)
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Taxable (above R150,000)R0

First R150,000 a year is exempt (2027, up from R100,000); the excess is taxed at 20% (25% on cumulative donations above R30 million).

Interest exemptionHow much of your interest is tax-free.

What it's for: see how much of your interest is tax-free. How: enter your annual local interest earned and your age.

Taxable interest
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Exemption appliedR0

Local interest exemption: R23,800 under 65, R34,500 from 65. The taxable portion is added to income at your marginal rate.

Tax-free savingsYour limits, and any over-contribution penalty.

What it's for: check your tax-free savings limits and any penalty for over-contributing. How: enter this year's contribution and your lifetime total.

Penalty on excess (40%)
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Annual room remainingR0
Lifetime room remainingR0

Limits: R46,000 a year (2027, up from R36,000) and R500,000 over your lifetime. Contributions above the limits attract a 40% penalty.

For companies & business

Business tax calculators

For private companies, small business corporations and micro businesses.

Company income taxYour company's tax at 27%, and profit after tax.

What it's for: estimate your company's income tax at the flat 27% rate, and the profit left after tax. How: enter your company's taxable income.

Profit after allowable deductions.

Company tax (27%)
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After-tax profitR0
Effective rate27.0%

Standard company rate of 27% for years of assessment ending on or after 31 March 2023.

Small Business CorporationLower SBC rates, and the saving vs a normal company.

What it's for: if your company qualifies as a Small Business Corporation, its rates are far lower than 27%. How: enter taxable income to see the SBC tax and the saving versus a normal company. Ask us whether you qualify.

SBC tax for the year
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Effective rate0%
Saving vs 27% companyR0

SBC relief under section 12E has strict qualifying rules (turnover, shareholding, no other companies, limited investment/professional income). We confirm eligibility.

Turnover taxThe simplified single tax for micro businesses.

What it's for: a simplified single tax for very small businesses (turnover up to R2.3 million) that replaces income tax, VAT, provisional tax, CGT and dividends tax. How: enter your annual taxable turnover.

Turnover tax for the year
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Effective rate0%

For registered micro businesses with qualifying turnover up to R2.3 million (2027, up from R1 million); nothing is payable on the first R600,000.

Provisional tax (company)Your company's two provisional payments.

What it's for: estimate your company's two provisional tax payments for the year. How: enter the expected taxable income.

Estimated tax (27%)
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First period (mid-year)R0
Second period (year-end)R0

Splits the annual liability evenly. Underestimation rules in the Fourth Schedule apply.

Dividends taxThe 20% withheld when you declare a dividend.

What it's for: see the dividends tax withheld when your company declares a dividend, and what the shareholder receives. How: enter the dividend amount.

Dividends tax (20%)
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Net to shareholderR0

Dividends tax of 20% is withheld by the company. Exemptions apply (for example dividends to SA resident companies).

Company capital gains taxCGT when your company sells an asset.

What it's for: estimate capital gains tax when your company disposes of an asset. How: enter the capital gain. Companies include 80% of the gain, an effective rate of about 21.6%.

Company CGT
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Taxable capital gain (80%)R0
Effective rate on the gain0%

Companies: 80% inclusion taxed at 27%, an effective 21.6%. No annual exclusion applies to companies.

Beyond an estimate

See something that needs a closer look?

These tools give you a quick, accurate view. For real tax planning, provisional estimates, SBC qualification and SARS-ready returns, speak to the partner who would handle your file.