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Commission earned for tax purposes?

Posted 5 July 2013

If I earn some commission in addition to my salary, can I claim my travel expenses and cellphone bills.

TaxTim Marc said:
7 July 2013 at 13:50

Yes you can claim the travel expenses, but only the amounts used in earning the commission, not your basic salary.

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