What is a Rebate?

What is a Rebate?

Answered
Johan Swart
Johan Swart - Head of Tax Services
21 February 2022

A rebate is a discount on the tax payable for a particular tax year. A rebate therefore affects tax payable directly, unlike a deduction.

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