Question:
I am under sequestration and in the process of being retrenched. I took out a PBL a few years ago and it still gets deducted from my salary. Will I have to pay this loan back or does it become part of the 'estate'? will this be deducted from my provident fund after the retrenchment process has gone through? The provident amount is R253 880, how much tax will I pay?
Answer:
Lydia, What is a PBL - a pension-backed loan? If yes, this money will be deducted from your provident fund payout, but you will still pay lump sum tax thereon. You will pay tax of R41 198 on the R253 880.