SARS Home Office Expense Calculator & Qualifier

Welcome to the Amicus TaxBot Home Office Expense tool! This free guide helps South African taxpayers determine if you qualify for a home office deduction under SARS rules and then accurately estimate the amount you can claim. Suitable for freelancers, sole proprietors, and qualifying employees.

How Our Home Office Deduction Tool Works

1. SARS Qualification Questions

Answer a few guided questions based on official SARS criteria (like Interpretation Note 28) to see if you likely qualify to claim home office expenses. Use 'Ask Amicus' for clarity on specific tax terms.

2. Home Office Expense Calculation

If you qualify, accurately enter details about your home, dedicated office space, and relevant household expenses to estimate your allowable SARS tax deduction.

3. Deduction Guidance & Next Steps

Receive a breakdown of your calculated home office deduction and clear guidance on record-keeping for SARS purposes.

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SARS Home Office Expense Calculator & Qualifier

How Our Home Office Deduction Tool Works

Qualification Result

Next Steps

Home Office Expense Calculation

Area Details

Apportionable Premise Costs (Annual)

Other Direct Deductions (Annual)

Calculation Results:

Claiming Your Home Office Deduction: Next Steps

SARS Home Office Expense Calculator & Qualifier

How Our Home Office Deduction Tool Works

Home Office Qualification

Are you an employee, or a freelancer/sole proprietor who sometimes performs duties similar to an employee (e.g., for specific clients under their direction)?

Have you set aside a specific room or a clearly defined part of your home that is occupied for the purpose of your work activities (your 'trade')?

Is this specific room or part of your home used *regularly and exclusively* for your work, and is it *specifically equipped* for that purpose (e.g., with a desk, computer, necessary tools)?

How is your primary remuneration structured? (This helps determine the next rule)

Do you perform more than 50% of your main work duties in this home office space?

Do you perform more than 50% of those duties (for which you earn commission/variable pay) *otherwise than in an office provided by your employer* (e.g., mainly in your home office)?

Qualification Result

Next Steps

Home Office Expense Calculation

Area Details

Apportionable Premise Costs (Annual)

Other Direct Deductions (Annual)

Calculation Results:

Claiming Your Home Office Deduction: Next Steps

More Information

More Information

Is this specific room or part of your home used regularly and exclusively for your work, and is it specifically equipped for that purpose (e.g., with a desk, computer, necessary tools)?

Do you perform more than 50% of those duties (for which you earn commission/variable pay) otherwise than in an office provided by your employer (e.g., mainly in your home office)?