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


Car Deductions



Izhaar says:
22 October 2015 at 21:37

As a SARS commission earner, I keep a detailed logbook. Do I need my petrol slips for anything?

also where does deemed vs actual cost come in?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
23 October 2015 at 6:58

Do you receive a travel allowance at all or is it just the commission you earn?

Izhaar says:
23 October 2015 at 7:35

Commission

TaxTim TaxTim says:
23 October 2015 at 7:49

You would then need to keep all the records of you motor expenses. Add them up and use the apportionment ratio of the business to total travel based on your logbook. You would also be able to deduct the actual depreciation on the vehicle which you would take the cost and divide by 5 and then use the same apportionment.

You can use our Travel Allowance calculator to see which method may be better for you to deduct the motor expenses.

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.