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Provisonal tax versus monthly tax



Officialee says:
20 November 2015 at 17:04

I am currently an independent consultant and I know I currently qualify as a provisional tax payer. Is there a way of paying my tax monthly (as a normal employee) by myself without having to pay the two major payment twice a year?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
20 November 2015 at 17:21

What is the nature of your work and client base? i.e. do you have multiple clients or or one or two big ones?

Officialee says:
20 November 2015 at 17:42

I have one client - who technically employs my services exclusively - in which case I think that would make me an employee? Since I receive all my remuneration only from them?

Officialee says:
20 November 2015 at 17:42

I have one client - who technically employs my services exclusively - in which case I think that would make me an employee? Since I receive all my remuneration only from them?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
23 November 2015 at 11:18

Do you work at their office and use their tools? Are you effectively "managed" by someone at the client? ie under their control and supervision?

Officialee says:
23 November 2015 at 12:36

Yes I work at their office; I have a "boss" so would that count as being managed?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
23 November 2015 at 17:02

Based on the arrangement you have described, it sounds like you would be perceived to be an "employee" by SARS and therefore your client should be withholding PAYE from your salary on a monthly basis.
It would be best to discuss this with them.

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