1. What is the South African Income Tax Calculator?

Definition: This calculator estimates income tax liability based on South Africa's progressive tax brackets for the 2025/26 tax year.

Purpose: It helps individuals and businesses estimate their tax obligations using the official SARS tax brackets.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• Base Tax — Fixed amount for the tax bracket
• Rate — Percentage applied to income above threshold
• Threshold — Lower bound of the tax bracket

Explanation: The calculator determines which tax bracket applies and calculates tax accordingly.

3. 2025/26 Tax Brackets

Tax brackets for individuals:

• 0 - 237,100 ZAR: 18% of taxable income
• 237,101 - 370,500 ZAR: 42,678 + 26% of amount above 237,100
• 370,501 - 512,800 ZAR: 77,362 + 31% of amount above 370,500
• 512,801 - 673,000 ZAR: 121,475 + 36% of amount above 512,800
• 673,001 - 857,900 ZAR: 179,147 + 39% of amount above 673,000
• 857,901 - 1,817,000 ZAR: 251,258 + 41% of amount above 857,900
• 1,817,001+ ZAR: 644,489 + 45% of amount above 1,817,000

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your annual taxable income in ZAR. The calculator will automatically apply the correct tax bracket.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Are these the official SARS tax rates?
A: Yes, these are the projected rates for the 2025/26 tax year.

Q2: Does this include medical tax credits or other deductions?
A: No, this calculates gross tax liability before credits or deductions.

Q3: How often are tax brackets updated?
A: SARS typically adjusts brackets annually to account for inflation.

Q4: Is this calculator suitable for companies?
A: No, this is for individual taxpayers. Companies have different tax rates.

Q5: Where can I get official tax information?
A: Visit the SARS website at www.sars.gov.za for official tax tables.