South Africa Provisional Tax Calculator
Estimate South African provisional tax payments for freelancers and small businesses based on expected taxable income.
Expected taxable income
Approximate tax tables for South Africa 2024/2025 (subject to change; illustrative only).
Include all taxable income you expect for the year (freelance, business, rental, etc.), minus a simple estimate of deductions.
This tool uses a simplified approach to estimate provisional tax based on expected annual tax. It does not implement every SARS rule or safe harbour and is not tax advice.
Estimated provisional payments
- Estimated total tax for the year
- ZAR 69,272.00
- 1st provisional payment (approx. 50%)
- ZAR 34,636.00
- 2nd provisional payment (balance)
- ZAR 34,636.00
How this estimate works
We first estimate your total annual tax using the same tax tables as the ZA income tax calculator. We then split that amount into two payments (roughly 50% each) to provide planning numbers for the 1st and 2nd provisional payments.
In reality, SARS rules are more nuanced and may depend on your prior assessed tax, actual income at each payment, and safe harbour rules. Always confirm exact amounts and official due dates with SARS or a tax professional.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an official SARS provisional tax calculator?
No. It is an independent tool that uses simple assumptions based on public SARS guidance. It is designed for rough planning only and is not tax advice.
Does it handle all SARS safe harbour rules?
No. It focuses on basic expected tax and simple estimates for first and second provisional payments. For complex situations, please consult a tax professional.