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Tax Deductions for
Real Estate Agents

A reference guide to SARS-allowable deductions commonly claimed by estate agents, property practitioners, and property managers in South Africa, with legislative references and practical guidance.

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Common Tax Deductions for Real Estate Agents in South Africa

The following deductions are commonly available to estate agents, property practitioners, and property managers under the South African Income Tax Act. Eligibility depends on your specific circumstances, employment type, and whether expenses were incurred in the production of income.

Vehicle and fuel expenses — property viewings, show days, client meetings (logbook essential)Section 8(1)(b)
Marketing costs — flyers, signage, online advertising, professional photographySection 11(a)
PPRA (Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority) registration feesSection 11(a)
Cellphone, internet, and data expenses (business portion)Section 11(a)
Home office for admin and client managementSection 23(b)
Professional development — NQF courses, compliance trainingSection 11(a)

Important: This is general guidance based on the Income Tax Act and SARS Interpretation Notes. It is not professional tax advice. Deductibility depends on your individual circumstances. Consult a registered tax practitioner for complex situations. All SARS section references are based on current legislation and may be subject to change.

SARS eFiling Codes for Real Estate Agents

When filing your ITR12 on SARS eFiling, you'll need to select an occupation code and your IRP5/IT3(a) will contain source codes for different income types. Here are the codes relevant to estate agents, property practitioners, and property managers.

OFO Occupation Code (ITR12)

Select one of these when SARS eFiling asks for your occupation:

  • 3334Real Estate Agent
  • 1439Property Manager

IRP5 / IT3(a) Source Codes

Common income source codes on your tax certificate:

  • 3605Commission
  • 3616Independent Contractor

OFO codes are from the Organising Framework for Occupations used by SARS on the ITR12 return. IRP5 source codes appear on the tax certificate issued by your employer or contractor. Codes are based on the current SARS eFiling system and may be updated by SARS periodically.

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