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Tax rules for foreign income

Posted 15 January 2016

Expat says:
13 January 2016 at 22:30

Please advise the tax rules for working outside of SA? No income is earned in SA only abroad.

TaxTim TaxTim says:
14 January 2016 at 13:00

How long have you been working overseas? Do you intend to return to South Africa?

Expat says:
14 January 2016 at 19:38

I just started recently working overseas. Yes I do
intend to return to South Africa after the completion of the contract and in between to renew my visa. It's a short term contract for 6 - 7 months.

TaxTim TaxTim says:
15 January 2016 at 7:25

Please check the questions on exempt foreign income to see if you qualify.

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