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How much should I be taxed?

Posted 12 November 2015

HKV said:
11 November 2015 at 16:07

I am employed as an independent contractor working 6 hours a week for R5625 monthly before tax. I only work 8 months of the year and have been told by law I should be taxed 25% as PAYE. Is this correct?

TaxTim Marc TaxTim Marc said:
12 November 2015 at 8:12

As a contractor 25% is the correct percentage to be taken off, however you can ask your employer to deduct 0% as you fall below the tax threshold provided you can prove you do not earn any other income.

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