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Can I claim retirement annuity in wife's name?

Posted 29 July 2015

ANDRE says:
29 July 2015 at 17:41

My wife is not working. She used to work but resigned in 2007. I kept on paying her retirement annuity policy. Can I claim it from SARS???

TaxTim TaxTim says:
29 July 2015 at 18:05

Is the annuity in her name?

ANDRE says:
29 July 2015 at 19:51

Yes the annuity is in her name I am the sole beneficary.

TaxTim TaxTim says:
29 July 2015 at 20:52

Unfortunately you will not be able to claim this - it will be tough to prove to SARS as it is in her name.

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