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Contract worker for two months - tax & UIF deductible?

Posted 29 January 2014

I'm currently employed on a two month contract, should tax be deducted or not?

TaxTim says:
30 January 2014 at 13:08

How long do you work each day? A full day?

Shano says:
31 January 2014 at 9:29

8 hours a day

TaxTim says:
3 February 2014 at 5:48

Yes, PAYE should be deducted for this period of work.

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