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Tax credits: R376/month main member, R376/month 1st dependent, R254/month each additional (2026/2027).

Your monthly premium paid to the medical scheme, deducted from your salary. Reduces both your taxable income and take-home pay.

Qualifying medical expenses paid directly (not covered by medical aid) — e.g. specialist co-payments, dental, medicines. Under 65: generates a Section 6B tax credit of 25% on the amount exceeding (4 × your 6A credit + 7.5% of taxable income). Age 65+: 33.3% credit on amount exceeding the 6A credit received.

Deductible up to 27.5% of remuneration (max R350,000/year) — 2026/2027 limit unchanged.

Fixed travel allowance included in gross salary. 80% is taxable (20% deemed business use).

Tax-deductible donations to approved PBOs (max 10% of taxable income).