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Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Calculate capital gains tax on asset disposals in South Africa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CGT is triggered when you dispose of an asset (by sale, donation, exchange, or other event). For individuals, 40% of the net capital gain is included in taxable income and taxed at your marginal rate.
Individuals receive an annual exclusion of R40,000 on capital gains. This means the first R40,000 of net capital gains in a tax year is tax-free.
The first R2,000,000 of capital gain on the sale of your primary residence is excluded from CGT. This applies to one property that you ordinarily reside in.