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Tax on pension contributions

Posted 16 February 2017

Switlips says:
16 February 2017 at 10:23

I save money in a separate bank account and plan to use it once I retire, can I claim it as a retirement fund contribution?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
16 February 2017 at 11:04

You unfortunately cant claim this savings as a pension contribution as it is not held by a retirement fund.

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