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Old 23rd Feb 2017, 14:06
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mach decimal 83
 
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Originally Posted by Kennytheking
Bob,

That sentence has to be read in context.....SA has a residence-based income tax system.

This specific issue covers a situation where SA resident who spend significant time abroad(>183 days) have enjoyed tax savings on their foreign income.

There is a clear distinction between SA citizens and SA residents and in this case they are targeting the residents abroad, not citizens that are non-resident.
What Kenny says.

Just spoke to my taxman. Kenny's explanation to the letter. If it was a commuting contract, it would be totally different.
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