Lump sum benefits are taxed on the following scale:
Tax Rate | Withdrawal Lump Sum | Retirement Lump Sum |
---|---|---|
0% | R0 to R25,000 | R0 to R500,000 |
18% | R25,000 to R660,000 | R500,001 to R700,000 |
27% | R660,001 to R990,000 | R700,001 to R1,050,000 |
36% | More than R990,000 | More than R1,050,000 |
Source: South African Revenue Service
Annuity payments are taxed as income according to the personal income tax tables.