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Can I give myself a salary if I run a sole proprietor?

Posted 12 March 2013

I just need to find out if I can deduct a salary for myself as a business expense? please can you assist.

TaxTim Marc TaxTim Marc said:
12 March 2013 at 14:30

As a sole proprietor you would pay tax on the net profit in your personal name so there is no need to take a salary as it would amount to the same thing.

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