Its a good idea but...

There is a free tax calculator on efiling and you can use it without submitting your return...

I would imagine if folks can access this forum, they should be able to use said tax calculator.

So, dont know if ot would be worth the trouble.. :-\

Good on you for Karma though

WantzChas wrote: I'm considering creating an Excel template that will assist people in calculating income tax. Something were you just fill in your income, medical aid contributions etc and the program will then calculate an estimate of your outstanding tax payable.

Would anyone be interested in a template like that? Free of course, would like to help people with something I'm good (well not good, but better than most) at.

Just be sure there's a disclaimer and that you explicitly do not warrant that your template is SARS approved.

The last think you want is some oke coming after you with a moerstokkie because he used your template and SARS gave him another figure (may not be your fault, but why should he blame himself?)

I understand what you guys are saying, just note that the SARS calculator isn't always working properly. I've found that it sometimes screw around with the rounding and then gives a completely different calculation. The idea was to give the individual a mere idea on what his tax should be, and then if the SARS calculator presents the same amount, he/she can verify this and be assured that he/she filled the form in correctly.

X-rated Bob wrote: The last think you want is some oke coming after you with a moerstokkie because he used your template and SARS gave him another figure (may not be your fault, but why should he blame himself?)

I also considered that, and it is not be worth it. I already have said template, but it needed some work so everyone should be able to work with it so probably not worth the risk of people wanting to tar and feather me if the template presents a fault.

Thank you for the kind feedback.