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Maximise your tax savings before tax year-end

Make the most of the available tax savings before the 2022 tax year comes to an end on 28 February.

Maximise your tax savings by taking these actions before tax year-end.
There are several ways to save on taxes when it comes to your investments and expenses. Make the most of your benefits before the 2022 tax year ends on 28 February. 
 

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Transactions to consider before tax year-end to make the most of the available tax savings
While it is true that tax can eat away your savings over time, the good news is that there are several tax-savings options at your disposal that can help minimise your tax liabilities.

Here are three examples of how you can get the most out of your tax savings. If any of these apply to you, act hastily. 
 

1. Contribute the maximum amount to the available tax-efficient investment options.
Tax-efficient investments are investments that attract minimal taxes, giving you more money back in your pocket. Investing in a tax-efficient way can have a great impact on your long-term outcomes. Retirement annuities (RAs) and tax-free investments (TFIs) are both very effective to minimise your tax liability and getting the most out of your savings. The summary below explains the main tax benefits and features of RAs and TFIs.

For more information, watch the podcast on the channel of your choice (eg Apple, Spotify or Google) to help you understand the benefits of TFIs.
 

If you don’t have any of these investments in your investment portfolio, now is a good time to consider at least one, or both. While it is generally best to have both, your choice will depend on your circumstances and needs, which is why personal advice is so important.

If you are already investing in one or both, check whether you have made the most of the available tax savings for the current tax year as it relates to different investments, namely:

  • invest up to R36 000 in a TFI tax-free; and
  • up to 27,5% of your total taxable income (capped at R350 000) invested in your RA is tax deductible. (This also applies to pension and provident funds.)
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has implemented a convenient lump sum calculation tool on eFiling. You can use it to determine your estimated tax liability on retirement fund lump sums and severance benefits (eg if you have been retrenched). You can also use the calculation tool to obtain tax directives issued to you in the past. Once you have logged in, the calculation tool will appear in the bar of icons on the right-hand side of the eFiling homepage.

 

2. Make a donation to a loved one or charity
Donations up to R100 000 are exempt from donations tax. One must remember that a donation does not necessarily have to be an amount of money; it can also be a physical asset or a gift, such as property. Donations between spouses are not subject to donations tax.

A charitable donation to an approved public benefit organisation (PBO) is tax-deductible up to a limit of 10% of your taxable income. This tax deduction is, however, not automatic – to claim the deduction, you must submit the proof of the donation, ie a Section 18A certificate from the PBO, to SARS. (New legislation may soon come into effect, which will enable SARS to prepopulate your eFiling tax return with information about any charitable donations.)


3. Deduct your work-related travel costs
If you are receiving a travel allowance from your employer and want to claim a deduction for this tax year, your logbook must include your odometer reading up until the last day of February. However, you cannot claim for travel between your home and place of work, since SARS views this as private travel.


Expert, personal advice can help you make the most of these tax benefits in a way appropriate to your circumstances.
To make an informed decision about your tax savings and any tax-efficient investments, it is important to get expert advice. As a globally integrated advice-led business, we can give you advice on the most appropriate actions to support your overall wealth management plan. This is especially important in the context of tax-efficient investment options, where you have to decide how much to invest, and you may have to choose underlying investment options. We can also assist you with submitting your tax return via our colleagues at Nedgroup Trust. Click here for our tax fees schedule.


Want to know more and get expert advice and support? Here’s what to do:
 

  • Contact your wealth manager.
  • If you want to find out more about how we can help you maximise your tax savings, contact us on 0860 111 263 or complete an online contact form.

 

Disclaimer
This communication is issued by Nedgroup Private Wealth (Pty) Limited and its subsidiaries (“Nedbank Private Wealth”) for information purposes only, and recipients should not rely on such information as advice without obtaining financial, tax or other professional advice. The information referred herein has been obtained from various sources and may include facts and events or prevailing market conditions as at the time or date of the information going to print. Nedbank Private Wealth does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of any information contained herein, nor does it not make any representation that the information provided is appropriate for use by all investors in all jurisdictions. All opinions expressed and recommendations made are subject to change without notice. Nedbank Private Wealth and its employees may hold securities or financial instruments mentioned herein. The information contained in this document does not constitute an offer or solicitation of financial services or products and Nedbank Private Wealth accepts no liability for any loss or damage of whatsoever nature including, but not limited to, loss of profits or any type of financial or other pecuniary or direct or special indirect or consequential loss howsoever arising whether in negligence or for breach of contract or other duty as a result of use or reliance on the information contained in this communication.

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