South Africa Rate Per Kilometre Calculator (SARS)
Calculate your ZA business travel claim using the official SARS prescribed rate per kilometre.
South Africa Rate Per Kilometre Calculator (SARS)
Calculate your ZA business travel claim using the official SARS prescribed rate per kilometre.
Country
Tax year
Purpose
Vehicle
Distance
Unit
Estimated amount
ZAR 476.00
Tier breakdown
Simplified rate per km (up to 8,000 km)
100.00 km × ZAR 4.76/km = ZAR 476.00
Short answer
This calculator applies the SARS prescribed rate per kilometre to your entered distance. The simplified flat rate method is tax-free for business travel up to 8,000 km per year. No logbook is required for the simplified method. Beyond 8,000 km or for higher claims, use the SARS cost-scale schedule instead.
At a glance
- The simplified flat rate covers all vehicle costs — fuel, maintenance, and depreciation
- Tax-free up to 8,000 km per year; amounts beyond this become taxable
- No logbook is required if using only the simplified method
- For higher claims, use the SARS cost-scale schedule which requires a detailed logbook
Official references
Official SARS prescribed rate per kilometre schedule
Common questions
What happens if I exceed the 8,000 km annual limit?
Only the first 8,000 km can use the simplified tax-free rate. Kilometres beyond 8,000 may be taxable unless you switch to the cost-scale method. The cost-scale method requires a detailed logbook and uses actual fixed costs, fuel costs, and maintenance costs based on your vehicle's value.
Do I need to keep a logbook for the simplified method?
No logbook is required for the simplified flat rate method, but you should still keep records of your business travel dates, purposes, and distances in case SARS requests verification.
Related links
Use these links to continue through the official rate and template workflow.