Estimate your annual income tax.
Project annual income tax across the seven SARS brackets, see your effective tax rate and understand how RA contributions improve the outcome.
Inputs
Annual income tax estimate
Enter your annual taxable income before any deductions, and your age.
SARS tax tables
Individual income tax brackets
The progressive tax brackets used by SARS for individuals. Your taxable income is taxed at the rate of each slice it crosses.
Primary rebate
R 17 235
Under 65
Secondary
R 26 679
65 and older
Tertiary
R 29 824
75 and older
Income Tax Calculator South Africa
Estimate your South African income tax liability across SARS' progressive tax brackets. Useful when comparing job offers, planning retirement annuity contributions or reviewing the effective tax rate on your earnings.
Frequently asked questions.
What does the calculator estimate?
Annual taxable income, tax payable across SARS' seven brackets, your tax rebate and an effective tax rate. It also shows how a retirement contribution lowers your tax bill.
Who is this for?
Anyone earning a regular salary in South Africa — employees, contractors, professionals or business owners reviewing their tax position before making decisions about RA, TFSA or salary packaging.
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