Question:
My retirement annuity is due for payout on 5.10.2016 age 56 Current value is R126910.00 . I want it paid out in total in 2016. What will I be taxed? Could I change the payout to this year at all? Thank you.
Answer:
The current rules specify that you must use two-thirds of your retirement annuity to buy an annuity, if the retirement annuity value is above R247 500. If the value is less than R247 500, you may withdraw the full amount as a lump sum. The first R500 000 of your retirement cash lump sums (in aggregate) are not taxed.