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Short term medical insurance - can I claim it as a tax deduction?

Posted 5 August 2015

ST said:
4 August 2015 at 12:59

Can I claim for Short term medical insurance which I pay over R1000. 00 per month for?
Under the 'not covered by medical aid?

TaxTim Marc TaxTim Marc said:
4 August 2015 at 15:49

Unfortunately not, this is not allowed by SARS as the product falls under insurance.

ST said:
5 August 2015 at 11:42

Thank you very much

TaxTim Marc TaxTim Marc said:
5 August 2015 at 12:15

Only a pleasure!

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