Are you ready to file your tax return — or are you still guessing which documents you actually need?
You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered whether an IRP5 or an IT3(a) applies to you.
Here’s the simple truth:
✔ If you paid PAYE during the year, you’ll get an IRP5.
✔ If no PAYE was deducted, you’ll receive an IT3(a) instead.
Still a little hazy? Let’s break it down:
The IRP5 is issued when an employer withholds tax from your salary and pays it directly to SARS.
- Full-time employment
- Part-time jobs with PAYE deductions
- Salaries, bonuses, travel allowances
The IT3(a) shows income where no tax was deducted.
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- Freelancers and independent contractors
- Commission-only earners
- Certain lump sums or retrenchment payments
- Employees earning under the taxable threshold
Why does it matter?
Because mixing them up could delay your tax refund — or worse, trigger a SARS audit.
Have you received all your certificates yet?
Have you checked that the income reported matches your records?
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At The Busy Bookkeeper, we don’t just crunch numbers — we catch the small mistakes that cause big problems later.
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