1. What is the South Africa Salary Tax Calculator?

Definition: This calculator estimates income tax liability for salaried individuals in South Africa based on current tax brackets and rebates.

Purpose: It helps employees and employers understand tax obligations and net take-home pay under South Africa's progressive tax system.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• Tax is calculated per bracket on the portion of income within each range
• Primary, secondary (65+), and tertiary (75+) rebates are applied
• Net salary = Gross salary - Calculated tax

3. South Africa Tax Brackets (2024)

Details: The calculator uses the current tax brackets:

• 18% on income up to R237,100
• 26% on income between R237,101-R370,500
• 31% on income between R370,501-R512,800
• 36% on income between R512,801-R673,000
• 39% on income between R673,001-R857,900
• 41% on income between R857,901-R1,817,000
• 45% on income above R1,817,000

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your annual gross salary in ZAR and your age. The calculator automatically applies age-related rebates.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are tax rebates automatically applied?
A: Yes, primary rebate is applied to all, with additional rebates for those 65+ and 75+.

Q2: Does this include medical tax credits?
A: No, this is a basic calculator. Medical credits would further reduce tax liability.

Q3: How often are tax brackets updated?
A: Typically annually during the budget speech. Always verify current rates.

Q4: Does this calculator account for retirement contributions?
A: No, this shows gross tax liability before retirement fund deductions.

Q5: What's the tax-free threshold?
A: There's no specific tax-free amount, but rebates effectively create one (about R95,750 for under 65).