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Earning Pounds whilst residing in South Africa as a tax resident?



I'm a South African currently residing in the UK (and have done so for the past 10 years). I will be returning to South Africa as a resident but will still be earning pounds and paying tax on my pounds in the UK. What is my obligation towards SARS?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
3 December 2013 at 9:57

To declare this income and then the taxes paid which will reduce any taxes paid in South Africa. What is the nature if this income?

George says:
3 December 2013 at 10:04

This is a salary I'm earning from the UK. I basically do Marketing work for a UK based company and get paid in pounds and also pay taxes then in the UK for this. Thanks for your kind assistance!

TaxTim TaxTim says:
9 December 2013 at 9:07

Your obligation would be the difference between the taxes owed in SA and the taxes paid in the UK. SARS allows you to use the taxes already paid as a rebate or credit against those owed in SA due to you being a SA tax resident.

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