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