27/02/2026
🇿🇦 Budget 2026: Some Relief… But Not for Everyone
..Tax Relief for Salary Earners...
Personal income tax brackets have finally been adjusted, which means less “bracket creep” and potentially more take-home pay for many South Africans.
Unfortunately, not everything is relief:
➡️ Fuel levies and carbon taxes are increasing; drivers will feel it at the pump.
➡️ To***co and alcohol duties are going up; smokers and drinkers will pay more.
A mixed bag for consumers; some breathing room on salaries, but higher costs elsewhere.
đź”— Read here to learn more: https://businesstech.co.za/news/budget-speech/852182/the-big-winners-and-losers-in-south-africas-2026-budget/
Credit: BusinessTech
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