Enter your freelance income and expenses for an instant SARS provisional tax estimate — no sign-up, no spreadsheets.
All freelance, consulting, and self-employed income
Home office, equipment, software, travel, professional development
Contributions reduce your taxable income — capped at 27.5% of income or R350,000.
Determines your applicable tax rebate
Include yourself and all dependants — credits applied at R364/R246 per month
No medical aid
Enter your gross income on the left to see your provisional tax breakdown.
Provisional tax is not a separate tax — it is a method of paying your income tax in advance. Freelancers and independent contractors who earn income that is not subject to employees' tax (PAYE) must register as provisional taxpayers with SARS.
Deductible expenses include home office costs (proportional), equipment & hardware, software subscriptions, professional development, business travel, telephone and internet (business portion), and professional fees.
First payment (50% of estimated annual tax): 31 August 2025. Second payment (balance): 28 February 2026. Third voluntary payment (top-up to avoid interest): 30 September 2026. Late payments attract interest at the SARS prescribed rate.
RA contributions reduce your taxable income by up to 27.5% of your gross income, capped at R350,000 per year. This is one of the most powerful tax-saving tools available to South African freelancers.