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Can my husband claim medical if the wife makes the payments?



Jacqui said:
28 January 2016 at 10:18

I became a stay at home Mom as of 1 Dec 2015. I know money's transferable from hubby are not taxed. Can I still pay for things and my hubby claim for them? I have a disability and have two autistic sons. All three of us are registered as disabled with SARS.

TaxTim Nicci TaxTim Nicci said:
28 January 2016 at 15:54

Do you have medical aid and who is the main member?

TaxTim Nicci TaxTim Nicci said:
28 January 2016 at 15:55

You husband should make those payments for you all and then he can make this claim. The invoices etc should be in his name.

Jacqui said:
28 January 2016 at 16:20

Hubby pays the debit order but I am the main member.
Should I change him to the main member as well?

TaxTim Nicci TaxTim Nicci said:
28 January 2016 at 16:22

Yes that would be much better for SARS purposes.

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