The 2016-2017 South African Budget Speech was presented by the Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan on Wednesday, 24 February 2016.
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Below are the 2016 South African tax tables, as released on 24 February 2016. Download the 2016 Tax Pocket Guide at the bottom of the page.
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Individuals and special trusts
Taxable IncomeRate of Tax (R)
0 - 188 00018% of taxable income
188 001 – 293 60033 840 + 26% of taxable income above 188 000
293 601 – 406 40061 296 + 31% of taxable income above 293 600
406 401 – 550 10096 264 + 36% of taxable income above 406 400
550 101 – 701 300147 996 + 39% of taxable income above 550 100
701 301 and above206 964 + 41% of taxable income above 701 300
Tax Rebates
Rebate
PrimaryR13 500
Secondary (Persons 65 and older)R7 407
Tertiary (Persons 75 and older)R 2 466
Tax Thresholds
AgeTax Threshold
Below age 65R75 000
Age 65 to 75R116 150
Age 75 and overR129 850
