SA Capital Gains Tax Calculator

Calculate CGT on property, shares, crypto, and other assets using the latest SARS rates, exclusions, and primary residence relief.

Asset Type

Entity Type

Selling Price / Proceeds (R)

Base Cost (purchase price + improvements + costs) (R)

Your Marginal Income Tax Rate

Primary Residence

Apply the R3M exclusion (2026/2027)

Disposal on Death

Use R300k exclusion (instead of R40k)

2026/2027 CGT Key Rates & Exclusions

Parameter	Individuals	Companies & Trusts
Inclusion rate	40%	80%
Maximum effective rate	18% (45% × 40%)	21.6% (27% × 80%)
Annual exclusion	R 40 000	None
Exclusion on death	R 300 000	—
Primary residence exclusion	R 3 000 000 (first R2M of gain)	None
Trust inclusion rate	—	80% at 45% = 36% effective

Source: SARS — sars.gov.za/types-of-tax/capital-gains-tax/

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