Guides
Plain-language South African tax explainers, verified against the same SARS engine that powers TaxRationale.
How PAYE is calculated in South Africa
A plain-language walk-through of how your monthly PAYE is worked out: annualisation, the tax tables, rebates and medical credits.
1 June 2026
Income tax brackets & rebates, explained
What marginal tax brackets really mean, how rebates create the tax threshold, and why a raise never leaves you worse off.
20 May 2026
Medical scheme tax credits, explained
How the medical scheme fees tax credit and the additional medical expenses credit reduce your tax, and who qualifies for each.
10 May 2026