Short Course in Personal Income Tax within South Africa

About Short Course in Personal Income Tax within South Africa

As tax is both a legal requirement and social responsibility, it is critical that all individuals have a solid grasp of the principles of taxation and their related obligations. During this course, you will develop the foundational principles of personal income tax and cover cover practical issues impacting individual taxes such Airbnb/rental income, home office expenses, medical tax credits and travel allowances. Upon completing this short course, you will be empowered to manage your personal tax affairs Key Objectives of this course:

Demonstrate an understanding of when income received by an individual taxpayer should be taxed and when deductions are claimable.

Differentiate between fringe benefits and allowances and the inclusion in a taxpayer’s taxable income.

Evaluate various options for the structuring of salary packages

Calculate the taxable income of an individual taxpayer.

Identify the various tax instruments and the structural elements of the Income Tax Act

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic mechanics of income tax Identify the different tax role players and the different tax types

Demonstrate a basic understanding of how income tax is calculated

Demonstrate an understanding of the process of submitting final tax returns

Demonstrate a basic understanding of what the Tax Administration Act is and what a tax practitioner is