Income tax calculator (Updated for 2024/25 tax year)?

• how much tax will you pay on your salary in South Africa?
• find out with the SARS income tax calculator updated for 2024/25 tax year

Do you need to register for income tax?

If your income exceeds the tax thresholds, then you will need to register as a tax payer with SARS.

Do you need to submit a tax return for the 2024/25 tax year?

You do not need to submit a tax return if

• your employment income was less than R500 000 in a year
• you did not receive any allowance - such as travel allowance - from your employer
• you were only employed by one employer
• the total amount of interest received is less than R23’800 if you are younger than 65 or less than R34’500 if you are older than 65

Sources:

• SARS - Do you need to submit a tax return
• SARS Guide