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📊 2025/26 Tax Brackets (Individuals)
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate | Base Tax |
|---|
| R1 – R237,100 | 18% | 18% of every rand |
| R237,101 – R370,500 | 26% | R42,678 + 26% above R237,100 |
| R370,501 – R512,800 | 31% | R77,362 + 31% above R370,500 |
| R512,801 – R673,000 | 36% | R121,475 + 36% above R512,800 |
| R673,001 – R857,900 | 39% | R179,147 + 39% above R673,000 |
| R857,901 – R1,817,000 | 41% | R251,258 + 41% above R857,900 |
| R1,817,001 + | 45% | R644,489 + 45% above R1,817,000 |
TAX THRESHOLDS: Under 65: R95,750 · Ages 65–74: R148,217 · 75+: R165,689
PRIMARY REBATE: R17,235 · SECONDARY (65–74): R9,444 · TERTIARY (75+): R3,145
🧾 What is PAYE?
PAYE = Pay As You Earn. If you're an employee, your employer deducts tax from your salary every month and pays it to SARS. You may still need to submit a return to claim refunds or declare extra income.
💊 Medical Aid Credit
Every South African with medical aid gets a monthly tax credit (not a deduction). R364/month for the main member, R364 for the first dependent, and R246 for each additional member. This reduces your actual tax rand-for-rand.
📅 When to Submit
SARS filing season typically opens in July. Employees submit via eFiling or the SARS MobiApp. You may be required to submit if you earn over the threshold, have multiple income sources, or claim deductions.
⚠️ This tool is for educational estimation purposes only. It does not constitute tax advice. Always verify your final tax liability with SARS eFiling or a registered tax practitioner. Tax laws can change — check sars.gov.za for the latest.