QUESTION 3

Anza is a 28-year-old appointed manager at a local supermarket, earning a basic salary of R33,500 per month. In addition, he receives a 13th cheque equal to his monthly salary. He makes monthly contributions towards a retirement annuity amounting to R1,800, R2,000 towards medical aid, and 7.5% towards his pension fund. He is married with two children and belongs to a medical scheme.

The table below shows the income tax brackets for the year 2019/2020 financial year.

\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|}
\hline \multicolumn{3}{|c|}{Income Tax Brackets for the year 2019/2020} \\
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Tax brackets & Taxable Income (R) & Rates of Tax (R) \\
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1 & [tex]$0-188000$[/tex] & [tex]$18\%$[/tex] of each rand \\
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2 & [tex]$188001-293600$[/tex] & [tex]$33840+26\%$[/tex] of the amount above 188000 \\
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3 & [tex]$293601-406400$[/tex] & [tex]$61296+31\%$[/tex] of the amount above 293600 \\
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4 & [tex]$406401-550100$[/tex] & [tex]$96264+36\%$[/tex] of the amount above 406400 \\
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5 & [tex]$550101-701300$[/tex] & [tex]$147996+39\%$[/tex] of the amount above 550100 \\
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6 & [tex]$701301$[/tex] and above & [tex]$206964+41\%$[/tex] of the amount above 701300 \\
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\multicolumn{3}{|c|}{Tax Rebates} \\
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\multicolumn{2}{|c|}{Primary (less than 65 years)} & [tex]$13500$[/tex] \\
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\multicolumn{2}{|c|}{Secondary (65 years and older)} & [tex]$7407$[/tex] \\
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\multicolumn{3}{|c|}{Tertiary (75 years and older)} & [tex]$2466$[/tex] \\
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\multicolumn{3}{|c|}{Medical Aid Credits for taxpayer below age 65 (per month)} \\
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For taxpayer & & [tex]$270$[/tex] \\
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For [tex]$1^{st}$[/tex] dependent & & [tex]$230$[/tex] \\
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For each additional dependent & & [tex]$181$[/tex] \\
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\end{tabular}

Use the information above to answer the questions that follow.

3.1 Calculate Anza's annual gross salary.

3.2 Calculate Anza's annual pension fund contribution.



Answer :

### Solution to Question 3

#### 3.1 Calculate Anza's Annual Gross Salary

To find Anza's annual gross salary, we need to consider his monthly salary and the additional 13th cheque (which is equal to his monthly salary). Here are the steps to calculate it:

1. Monthly Salary:
Anza earns a monthly basic salary of [tex]\( R33,500 \)[/tex].

2. Annual Salary without the 13th cheque:
Since there are 12 months in a year, first calculate the annual salary without including the 13th cheque:
[tex]\[ \text{Annual Salary without 13th cheque} = R33,500 \times 12 \][/tex]

3. Additional 13th cheque:
He receives an additional cheque which is equal to his monthly salary:
[tex]\[ \text{13th cheque} = R33,500 \][/tex]

4. Total Annual Gross Salary:
Now, sum the annual salary without the 13th cheque and the 13th cheque itself to get the total annual gross salary:
[tex]\[ \text{Annual Gross Salary} = (\text{Annual Salary without 13th cheque}) + (\text{13th cheque}) = (R33,500 \times 12) + R33,500 \][/tex]

Therefore, Anza's annual gross salary is [tex]\( R435,500 \)[/tex].

#### 3.2 Calculate Anza's Annual Pension Fund Contribution

Anza's monthly pension fund contribution is 7.5% of his monthly salary. Here are the steps to calculate his annual contribution:

1. Monthly Pension Fund Contribution:
Calculate 7.5% of Anza's monthly salary:
[tex]\[ \text{Monthly Pension Fund Contribution} = 0.075 \times R33,500 \][/tex]

2. Annual Pension Fund Contribution:
Multiply the monthly pension fund contribution by 12 (since the contribution is made every month):
[tex]\[ \text{Annual Pension Fund Contribution} = (\text{Monthly Pension Fund Contribution}) \times 12 = (0.075 \times R33,500) \times 12 \][/tex]

Therefore, Anza's annual pension fund contribution is [tex]\( R30,150.0 \)[/tex].

### Summary:
- Anza's annual gross salary is [tex]\( R435,500 \)[/tex].
- Anza's annual pension fund contribution is [tex]\( R30,150.0 \)[/tex].