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Can I deduct 27.5% retirement fund contribution from my gross income?



Senti said:
27 January 2017 at 11:44

As a sole proprietor can I deduct 27. 5% retirement fund contributions from my total income before expenses? I render a professional service.

TaxTim Alicia TaxTim Alicia said:
27 January 2017 at 11:57

If you are contributing 27.5% of your income towards a retirement fund then yes you are allowed to deduct this amount from your income.

Senti said:
27 January 2017 at 12:02

Just to clarify I am a sole proprietor rendering a professional service. May I then still deduct the full 27.5% retirement fund from my gross income?

TaxTim Alicia TaxTim Alicia said:
27 January 2017 at 12:40

Yes even if you are a sole proprietor the above still applies to you.

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