Can I claim back tax from contributing a monthly amount to a parent?

Posted 17 November 2014

I make a monthly contribution to my mother as she is a pensioner. Would I be able to claim back on this tax?

TaxTim Marc said:
17 November 2014 at 16:44

Unfortunately not, if you paid for her medical aid you could claim that for tax purposes.

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