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Tax-Year Comparison Calculator
See how the tax-year assumption changes the indicative PAYE number before you compare payslips or offers.
Calculator inputs
- Annual salary
- Annual deductions
- First tax year
- Second tax year
How the calculator works
Apply the official SARS individual tax brackets and primary rebates currently encoded for 2026/27 and 2025/26 to the same taxable income, then compare the indicative monthly PAYE estimates.
Example calculation
Enter R384,000 annual salary and compare 2026/27 with 2025/26. Record the tax year and confirm the result against current SARS guidance or your payroll calculation.
Frequently asked questions
- Which SARS tax years are compared?
- The default comparison is 2026/27 against 2025/26 using the SARS individual tax tables currently encoded in RandRoute.
- Is this an official SARS assessment?
- No. It is an indicative planning comparison and does not model every rebate, benefit, credit, or payroll rule.
Related financial tools
Estimate only. Results are based on the information entered and applicable assumptions. Actual amounts may differ.
For current tax-year guidance, check the SARS personal income tax information.