This practical webinar empowers commission earners to legally minimise tax by understanding allowable business expense deductions, SARS requirements, and tax compliance rules. If 50% or more of your income consists of commission, this training will show you how to structure deductions correctly, complete your tax return, and avoid SARS penalties.
The course provides a step-by-step, practical guide to managing tax as a commission earner in South Africa. Participants will learn how commission income is treated by SARS, when expenses are deductible, and how to support claims with valid tax records. Real-world examples, tax formulas, and SARS documentation requirements will be covered, including tax directive applications and home office deductions. The session also dives into travel deductions, warning signs in auto-assessments, and techniques to maximise legitimate business expense claims. Interactive demonstrations will assist attendees in completing their tax returns confidently and accurately.
Key Topics Covered:
• Who qualifies as a commission earner
• Legally claiming business expenses from SARS
• Travel claims & logbook requirements
• Home office deductions – rules & CGT impact
• Applying for a tax directive
• Completing your tax return (ITR12) correctly
• SARS audit red flags & avoiding penalties
• Why not to blindly accept SARS auto-assessments
• Auditors
• Accountants
• Payroll administrators
• Commission-based employees (sales agents, brokers, consultants)
• Freelancers earning commission via IRP5
• HR practitioners
• Tax practitioners
• Anyone wanting to legally reduce tax through expense deductions
