Work out what you'll owe SARS - before you sell.

This calculator uses the official SARS Capital Gains Tax formula for the 2026/2027 tax year to estimate what you’ll pay on the sale of property, shares, or other assets. It accounts for primary residence exclusions, valuation date rules, and inclusion rates for individuals, companies, and trusts.

For an exact figure tailored to your situation, one of our registered tax practitioners can review your result.

Capital Gains Tax Calculator – South Africa

Seller profile

Tax year

Entity type

Ownership % e.g. 50 if married in community of property

Annual taxable income (excl. this transaction)

Property / asset details

Asset type

Acquired before 1 Oct 2001?

Yes — triggers valuation date rules

Purchase cost

Purchase price (R)

Transfer / bond registration costs (R)

Capital improvements (R) Renovations / additions only — not repairs

Sale proceeds & costs

Selling price / proceeds (R)

Estate agent commission (R)

Bond cancellation costs (R)

Compliance certificate costs (R) Electrical, beetle, plumbing, gas, electric fence

Other allowable selling costs (R) Legal fees, transfer duty, auctioneer fees

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This estimate gives you the shape of your CGT liability but exclusions, valuation dates, and rollovers can shift it significantly. Get a registered tax practitioner to review it against your actual disposal before you file.

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Work out what you'll owe SARS - before you sell.

Capital Gains Tax Calculator

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