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Can I claim for medical aid if I didnt pay for it?

Posted 8 February 2017

Kimesha says:
8 February 2017 at 14:30

My son is on my ex husband's medical aid, can I claim the contributions on my return?

TaxTim says:
8 February 2017 at 14:59

Unfortunately only the main member can claim the medical aid contributions back from SARS.

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