South Africa Estate Duty Calculator 2026
Calculate estate duty in South Africa. 20% on estates up to R30M, 25% on the excess over R30M. Abatement of R3.5M (single) or R7M (married). Optionally include donations tax at 20%.
South Africa Estate Duty Calculator 2026 — 20%/25% & Donations Tax
Calculate estate duty in South Africa. 20% on estates up to R30M, 25% over R30M. Abatement R3.5M (R7M married). Donations tax 20% toggle.
2026 Estate Duty:
- 20% on estates up to R30M
- 25% on portion over R30M
- Abatement: R 3 500 000 (single), R 7 000 000 (married)
- Donations tax: 20% on donations above R100,000/year
Estate ValueR 5 000 000
Abatement (estate duty)R 3 500 000
Taxable EstateR 1 500 000
Estate DutyR 300 000
Effective Rate6.0%
Net EstateR 4 700 000