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How would I be taxed if I am spending every second month out the country for work?

Posted 5 August 2013

I have been offered a job within South Africa that has various branches across the world. I will be contracted by the company. Thus I will be spending every second month out of the country, 6 months away and 6 months home. I would like to know how I am going to be taxed because I am not 100% sure?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
7 August 2013 at 15:42

Are you out of SA for longer than 60 days at a time for any period?

Notafanoftax says:
7 August 2013 at 16:02

I possibly could be, but I'm not sure. What would be the tax implications if I were out for longer than 60 days at a time and if I was not? If I was out for longer than 60 days would I have to pay tax in both countries just for the income I have earned?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
7 August 2013 at 17:11

If you were out of the country for the 60 days consecutively and 183 days in total then that portion of Foreign income may be exempt.

Notafanoftax says:
7 August 2013 at 17:12

Thanks for your help, appreciated

TaxTim TaxTim says:
7 August 2013 at 17:14

Only a pleasure!

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