Every number our calculators use, with a SARS source. If something looks wrong here, the calculator is wrong — please tell us.
Sign-off
Practitioner name and SAIT/SAICA membership number to be inserted on launch. Constants and formulas have been reviewed against the Income Tax Act, Estate Duty Act, and SARS published rates for tax year 2026/27.
We update this page after every Budget Speech and any in-year SARS rate change. The last verification date for each block is shown alongside it.
Capital gains tax
Last verified: 2026-04-26
Source: SARS — Capital Gains Tax
Donations tax
Last verified: 2026-04-26
Source: SARS — Donations Tax
Estate duty
Last verified: 2026-04-26
Source: SARS — Estate Duty
Tax-free savings
Last verified: 2026-04-26
Source: SARS — Other Taxes (TFSA)
PAYE brackets
Used by the provisional and bonus calculators. Last verified: 2026-04-26.
| Band | Rate | Base tax |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – R 237 100 | 18% | — |
| R 237 101 – R 370 500 | 26% | R 42 678 |
| R 370 501 – R 512 800 | 31% | R 77 362 |
| R 512 801 – R 673 000 | 36% | R 121 475 |
| R 673 001 – R 857 900 | 39% | R 179 147 |
| R 857 901 – R 1 817 000 | 41% | R 251 258 |
| R 1 817 001 + | 45% | R 644 489 |
Disclaimer
These calculators provide estimates only. Always verify with a registered tax practitioner or SARS before making any decision based on the numbers shown.
We are not a registered tax practice, do not provide tax advice, and accept no liability for amounts assessed by SARS that differ from any estimate produced here.