SARS Tax Tables 2027: Income Tax Rates for 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027
SARS calls this the “2027 tax year” because it ends in February 2027. The rates were announced in the Budget on 25 February 2026.
Income Tax Brackets: 2027 Tax Year
| Taxable income per year | Tax you pay |
|---|---|
| R1 to R245,100 | 18% of taxable income |
| R245,101 to R383,100 | R44,118 plus 26% of the amount above R245,100 |
| R383,101 to R530,200 | R79,998 plus 31% of the amount above R383,100 |
| R530,201 to R695,800 | R125,599 plus 36% of the amount above R530,200 |
| R695,801 to R887,000 | R185,215 plus 39% of the amount above R695,800 |
| R887,001 to R1,878,600 | R259,783 plus 41% of the amount above R887,000 |
| R1,878,601 and above | R666,339 plus 45% of the amount above R1,878,600 |
Tax Rebates
Rebates reduce the tax you pay.
| Rebate | 2027 tax year | 2026 tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (everyone) | R17,820 | R17,235 |
| Secondary (65 and older) | R9,765 | R9,444 |
| Tertiary (75 and older) | R3,249 | R3,145 |
Tax Thresholds: When You Start Paying Tax
| Age | 2027 tax year | 2026 tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 | R99,000 | R95,750 |
| 65 and older | R153,250 | R148,217 |
| 75 and older | R171,300 | R165,689 |
If your taxable income is below the threshold for your age, you pay no income tax.
Example: How Much Tax on R300,000 a Year?
For someone under 65 earning R300,000 taxable income:
- Tax from the table: R44,118 plus 26% of (R300,000 minus R245,100) = R44,118 + R14,274 = R58,392.
- Subtract the primary rebate: R58,392 minus R17,820 = R40,572 for the year.
- That is about R3,381 a month.
This example ignores medical tax credits and other deductions, which can lower your tax. For your own PAYE, use our SARS PAYE calculator.
When Will the Tax Tables Change?
New tax tables are announced in the national Budget each February and apply from 1 March. We will update this page with the 2028 tax year tables after the February 2027 Budget.
Tax Tables Questions
What are the tax brackets for 2026/27 in South Africa?
From 18% on taxable income up to R245,100, rising to 45% on income above R1,878,600.
What is the tax threshold for 2027?
R99,000 a year if you are under 65, R153,250 if you are 65 or older, and R171,300 if you are 75 or older.
What is the primary rebate for 2027?
R17,820.
When does the 2027 tax year start and end?
It runs from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027.
More SARS guides: tax season 2026 deadline and SARS eFiling registration.