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23 October 2026 · 23:59:59 SAST · Non-provisional taxpayers

Running total · 2026/27 tax year

South African freelancers could be missing

R0.00

so far this tax year by not tracking expenses.

Based on an indicative R37,492/year figure · R102.72/day · ticking in real time

Where does R102.72/day come from?

South African freelancers could be missing R37,492 in unclaimed ITR12 deductions every year: an indicative figure. That works out to R102.72 for every single day they go without organised expense records. The counter above shows how much has accumulated since 1 March 2026, the start of the current SARS tax year.

Indicative annual unclaimed deductionsR37,492
Divided by days in a year÷ 365
Daily cost of not trackingR102.72 / day
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What SARS lets you claim

These deductions reduce your taxable income on your ITR12 return.

Mileage
Business travel in your personal vehicle
R4.95 per km · SARS 2026/27 deemed rate
Home office
Dedicated work room as proportion of your home
s11(a) proportional deduction
Software & subscriptions
Tools used in your business
100% claimable · s11(a)
Equipment & tools
Laptops, cameras, gear used for work
33.3%/yr straight-line · s11(e)
Meals & entertainment
Client-related meals and entertainment
50% claimable · s23(o)
Professional services
Accounting, legal, consulting fees
100% claimable · s11(a)

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