Question 1

How do I calculate my tax as a Cape Town freelancer?

Accepted Answer

Add up your invoiced income for the tax year, subtract allowable business expenses, then apply the SARS brackets and primary rebate to the remaining taxable profit. Most self-employed people in Cape Town pay that liability in two IRP6 provisional payments rather than monthly PAYE.

Question 2

What are the SARS submission deadlines for Cape Town residents?

Accepted Answer

SARS deadlines are national. Individual filing season typically opens in July and closes in October for non-provisional taxpayers, with provisional taxpayers filing on eFiling until January. IRP6 returns fall due at the end of August and the end of February. Confirm exact dates each year on the SARS site.

Question 3

Does Taxza cover Cape Town provisional taxpayers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The provisional tax calculator estimates both IRP6 payments for anyone in Cape Town earning freelance, rental, business or investment income, and the deadline calendar tracks when each payment is due.

Question 4

Can I use Taxza if I work remotely from Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you are a South African tax resident living in Cape Town, your worldwide income is taxable here even when clients pay you in dollars, euros or pounds. Convert to rand at the appropriate rate and run the figure through the calculator; foreign tax credits may apply if tax was withheld abroad.

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