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Do I have to pay tax on medical aid contribution paid by my employer from whom I retired?

Posted 31 July 2014

I am retired but my previous employer still pays a part of my medical aid contribution on my behalf. Do I need to get an IRP5 from the employer even though I am not on their payroll any more or is this income exempt from tax?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
31 July 2014 at 21:35

Yes, you do need to do so.

TaxTim TaxTim says:
31 July 2014 at 21:36

Going forward, not for 2014 though.

Dick says:
31 July 2014 at 23:25

Does my ex-employer need to give me an IRP5. I asked them for one, but they say I do not need one since I am not on the payroll any more. When I visited SARS office they insisted on an IRP5 for the medical contribution my ex-employer pay.

TaxTim TaxTim says:
1 August 2014 at 15:36

They have to provide you one, showing all contributions.

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