FAQ Blog Calculators Students Logbook Contact
Do your Tax with TaxTim and WIN R10,000  More info   T&C's apply


If one is not employed but gets donations for their upkeep, are they liable for tax?

Posted 3 November 2015

Curious says:
3 November 2015 at 11:30

If one is not employed but gets donations for their upkeep, are they liable for tax?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
3 November 2015 at 16:25

If you are financially dependent on someone, the money you receive would not be seen as a donation and would not fall into the Income Tax Act.

Genuine "donations"/gifts between South African residents above R100,000 per annum are taxed at 20% in the hands of the donor (not recipient). Donations between spouses do not attract donations tax. Donations from an off-shore resident to a SA resident is also tax free.

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.