South African tax and money calculators you can trust
Free, ad-supported calculators for the 2026/27 tax year. Every tax figure is checked against SARS and other official sources, every result shows its working, and nothing you type leaves your browser.
Checked against SARSTax year 2026/27Last reviewed 30 October 2026No sign-up, no data collected
Calculators
Tax
Salary after tax 2026/27
Take-home pay after PAYE, UIF, pension and medical aid.
Bonus and 13th cheque tax
How much of your bonus SARS takes, and why.
Medical tax credit
Monthly credits plus the additional medical expenses credit.
Travel allowance and logbook
Deemed cost per km and the taxable part of your allowance.
Retirement
Business
Guides
2026/27 at a glance
- Tax-free threshold: R99 000 (under 65), R153 250 (65–74), R171 300 (75+).
- Primary rebate: R17 820. Tax rates from 18% to 45%.
- Medical tax credits: R376 a month for the main member and first dependant, R254 for each additional dependant.
- Retirement contributions deductible up to 27.5% of income, capped at R430 000 a year.
- VAT: 15%. Compulsory registration above R2 300 000 from 1 April 2026.
- National minimum wage: R30.23 an hour from 1 March 2026.
Not financial or tax advice. This tool gives general estimates for information only. It is not financial, tax, legal or investment advice, and it does not take your personal circumstances into account. Check important figures with SARS, your employer, your fund or a registered tax practitioner or financial adviser before making decisions.