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Taxable Benefits



Natalie says:
12 August 2015 at 12:32

Our company provides a contribution towards provident fund based on 15% of basic salary. Does this form part of your taxable income. Were should it be recorded on the IRP5

TaxTim TaxTim says:
12 August 2015 at 14:58

No it will not form part of your taxable income for the 2015 or 2016 year of assessment.

Natalie says:
12 August 2015 at 15:06

Thank you Tim

Why would this not be part of the taxable income and was it part of 2014-2015 tax period

TaxTim TaxTim says:
12 August 2015 at 15:18

Provident Fund contributions by employers was not considered a taxable fringe benefit, however from the 2017 tax year it will be and you will also be able to claim a deduction.

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