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I pay rent monthly, can I claim a portion back from SARS?

Posted 12 May 2016

Poppi says:
12 May 2016 at 9:49

If I am renting out a flat, can I claim a portion of what I pay back from SARS?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
12 May 2016 at 12:17

Do you mean you are renting a flat for yourself to live?

Poppi says:
12 May 2016 at 12:47

Yes, I do not own the property. I am renting from someone else.

TaxTim TaxTim says:
12 May 2016 at 14:27

Unfortunately not, this is a personal expense which cannot be claimed back.

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