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Do I get tax back on my provident fund withdrawal?

Posted 26 March 2014

Hi I received provident fund amount last year early in July and I would like to know if I can claim back any of the tax paid.

TaxTim says:
26 March 2014 at 11:12

Unfortunately not, the tax paid on funds are once off and not subject to a refund.

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