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Can I claim back the tax I pay on my travel allowance?

Posted 23 January 2017

Sbo said:
20 January 2017 at 14:18

I have a code 3701 on my IRP5, can you tell me how the tax is calculated on the amount please?

TaxTim Alicia TaxTim Alicia said:
23 January 2017 at 8:47

SARS requires that your employer calculates tax on 80% of the amount next to the 3701 code.
In order to claim back the tax on it you should have kept a logbook as proof of the expense you incurred.

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