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Am I tax resident or not?



John says:
24 November 2015 at 11:45

I moved from South Africa to work in Dubai in August 2014. I therefore was outside of South Africa for more than 183 days in 2015 tax year. From your previous answers, I identified that the income I earned while in Dubai will not be taxed in South Africa for 2015. However, does this mean that for 2015 tax year I am not considered a tax resident of South Africa or is it that I am still a tax resident but the income is not taxed? I will and work now in Dubai permanently.

TaxTim TaxTim says:
24 November 2015 at 12:17

You would be exempt from tax on your income from the period you were away until you came back to SA.

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