Do your Tax with TaxTim and WIN R10,000  More info   T&C's apply


What do I apply for in Freelance?



Hi.I am getting paid a fixed monthly amount from a company to do merchandising for them 3 times a week.This is my only source of income? (R7000,00 per month)I will also need to pay my petrol with this income as the job require traveling?What do I need to apply as?will it be a tax directive or a provisional tax payer?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
24 November 2014 at 15:45

Do you work under the guidance and supervision of the employer?

Ladybug says:
24 November 2014 at 19:47

I work on my own, I have to send photos of the stock and will see the owner of the company once a week.
I can contact them at anytime for info or if I need help.
I am not employed directly by them and get paid for the service I provide.

TaxTim TaxTim says:
24 November 2014 at 20:38

Lastly what is the source code on the IRP5 that is provided to you?

Ladybug says:
24 November 2014 at 21:18

They have not provided me with anything.
They are not paying my tax. I have to pay the tax.
I am responsible for the tax.
Do I apply for provisional tax or a tax directive etc???

TaxTim TaxTim says:
25 November 2014 at 9:11

You would register as a provisional taxpayer then. A tax directive is an instruction to an employer to only deduct a specific amount of tax based on a percentage. Since no tax is deducted then there is no need to apply for one.

This entry was posted in Tax Q&A and tagged , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink.




Do your Tax Return in 20 minutes or less!

TaxTim will help you:

 Do Your Tax Return Easily
 Avoid penalties
 Maximise your refund

Tim uses your answers to complete your income tax return instantly and professionally, with everything filled in in the right place.

Let Tim submit your tax return direct to SARS in just a few clicks!

Get started

Blog Categories


Ask TaxTim

Got a question you want answered about tax?

Visit our helpdesk →

Get SARS Tax Deadlines in your Inbox
We'll tell you when you need to file, along with tax tips and updates.