Tax Essentials for Commission Earners: Complete Guide

Commission Earners and Tax Course

Not sure what business expenses to claim?

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Last Updated: 2025-02-04 10:02:01 English Course Type: Self Learning

Remuneration subject to PAYE, on the payment basis
How to apply for a tax directive
Types of expenses claimed as deductions
Formulas for Calculating Tax on Commission
How to complete your income tax return
Claims against Travel Costs and the importance of a Travel Log Book

****Please note that this course is based on South African Tax****

Does 50% or more of your total remuneration consist of commission earned?

Did you know that as an employee, you are entitled to claim business expenses against commission income recorded under code 3606, should it be more than 50% of the total remuneration on the IRP5?

Not sure what business expenses to claim?

In many ways, the deductions for business expenses available to these commission earners are similar to those available to individuals who are sole proprietors or independent contractors.

During the course the following Topics are covered:

Who is a commission earner
Remuneration subject to PAYE, on the payment basis
How to apply for a tax directive
Types of expenses claimed as deductions
Reduction in commission income due to Covid-19 lockdowns
Formulas for Calculating Tax on Commission
- Aggregated Annual Taxable Income
- Tax Directive
- Annualised Amount of Tax Payable
Home office deductions and lockdown
Home office deductions and the impact on Capital Gains Tax
How to complete your income tax return
Maintaining an income statement
Claims against Travel Costs and the importance of a Travel Log Book
Caution in accepting Auto-assessments from SARS

All Included:

Vide presented course
Downloadable course material
Certificate of training

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About the Presenter:

Ruzel van Jaarsveld

She has over 23 years financial and bookkeeping experience, working with many industries and corporate environments, with extensive knowledge and practical application of trial balance, payroll, VAT, PAYE returns, Inventory control, Management Accounts, E-filing and Procedures of Importing and Exporting.

She is a seasoned appointed facilitator with Biz Facility, and for numerous years has been presenting various national practical financial workshops to business owners and corporate financial staff.

No prior experience needed
little to no knowledge on Tax
Please note that this course relates to South African tax only

Professional individuals
Sole Proprietors
Independent contractors
Business owners
Accountants

Section 1 : Commission Earners and Tax Course 5 Lectures
Lecture 1 :
Course Notes Preview
Lecture 2 :
Part 1
Lecture 3 :
Part 2
Lecture 4 :
Part 3
Lecture 5 :
Part 4

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