Vehicle Expenses Tax Deduction
Enter the deduction in the relevant section of your ITR12 tax return on SARS eFiling. Keep all supporting documents for 5 years.
Actual Cost Method
Claim fuel, maintenance, insurance, licence fees, and depreciation proportional to business kilometres. Divide business km by total km to get the percentage.
Logbook Requirements
A detailed logbook is mandatory. Record every business trip with date, starting and ending odometer readings, destination, and purpose.
Depreciation
You can claim wear and tear on the vehicle value at 7% per year for passenger vehicles, limited to R736,050 for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I claim this deduction on my tax return?
Enter the deduction in the relevant section of your ITR12 tax return on SARS eFiling. Keep all supporting documents for 5 years.
What documents do I need?
Keep receipts, invoices, tax certificates, logbooks, and any other proof of the expense. SARS may request these during verification.
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