Can I claim travel costs back from SARS?

Answer 3 quick questions and then chat with our assistant — in plain English, no confusing tax words.

Question 1 of 3
How do you earn your money?
Pick the one that best describes you.
Question 2 of 3
Do you use your own car for work?
Not driving to work in the morning — we mean driving during work. Like visiting customers, going to meetings in other places, or driving to job sites.
Question 3 of 3
Does the company or person you work for give you extra money for travel?
This is called a "travel allowance." It would appear as a separate line on your payslip — not just your normal salary. You can also check your IRP5 (the tax document your employer gives you every year). If you are not sure what an IRP5 is, that's fine — just pick "I'm not sure."
Question 3 of 3
Do you drive to visit clients, customers, or to do work in different places?
For example: a plumber driving to fix pipes at people's houses. A rental agent driving to show people properties. A tutor driving to students' homes. A consultant driving to meetings.

⚠ Before you chat with the AI assistant

This AI assistant provides general information only. It is not a registered tax practitioner and cannot give professional tax advice. Tax rules change frequently. DriveLog accepts no liability for actions taken based on AI-generated guidance. Always consult a registered tax professional before making tax decisions.