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Do I need to pay TAX if my salary is R5500?

Posted 20 March 2013 under Tax Q&A

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Do I need to pay taxes if my salary is R5500 a month?

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TaxTim says:
22 March 2013 at 10:10

R5 500 per month is just below the tax threshold and so no tax will be paid.

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