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


Loan from UK - treatment for tax purposes?



Hanna says:
8 June 2015 at 13:28

My brother in law is a UK citizen, and wishes to gift his brother, my husband, a sum equal to R1.2 million rand. My husband is not South African, but a permanent resident here. It is his wish then to pay our mortgage bond here in SA with that money. What are the tax implications if any? The bond is registered in my name only. Do we have to declare the money?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
8 June 2015 at 16:38

There is no limitation on non tax residents donating to South Africans and especially to non-residents so he is able to receive this money. Donations between husband and wife are exempt from donations tax.

Hanna says:
9 June 2015 at 8:50

Amazing response time! thanks! just to clarify, there will be absolutely no tax implication whatsoever? Not for him or myself?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
9 June 2015 at 9:18

The only thing you have to watch out for is whether the original money came from a South African source to your brother in law. If this is not South African money and was earned overseas then there will not a problem.

This entry was posted in Tax Q&A and tagged , , , . Bookmark the permalink.




Submit your tax return right here!

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.