SARS provides individuals with two types of medical rebates. The first rebate is known as the section 6A rebate which is calculated in terms of your contribution to a medical aid scheme. The second rebate is the section 6B rebate which provides higher rebates to individuals with a qualifying disability.
SARS accepts diabetes as a qualifying disability.
Individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes may be able to obtain a higher tax rebate in terms of the section 6B rebate. Firstly, the Taxpayer must have a valid ITR-DD. This is a form confirming the disability. It needs to be completed by both the Taxpayer and the relevant medical professional. Secondly, the ITR-DD must be accompanied by other supporting documentation and must be accepted by SARS before the Taxpayer will qualify for the higher s6B rebate. This means up to 33,3% of your qualifying medical expenses will be deductible from your tax.
To find out if you qualify for this disability, contact Annemieke at tax@zuydam.co.za so we can assess the possibility of obtaining the higher medical rebate in your next tax return. For more information about diabetes, visit www.sweetlife.org.za.
Annemieke Gregory, BComm (Law), LLB, Tax Compliance officer @ Zuydam Konsult
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