How to Claim Travel from SARS
Short answer: Employees can claim business travel against a travel allowance on their IRP5, and sole proprietors claim business travel as a cost of the business. Either way SARS wants a logbook showing business kilometres, so keeping it as you go is the job.
What it looks like
You: km 148230
Tax Pig: Odometer reading saved: 148 230 km.
You: logbook
Tax Pig: Your logbook: trips and business kilometres this tax year. Tap to view.
How it works
- Send your fuel slips on WhatsApp as you fill up.
- Send odometer readings as a quick message, like "km 148230".
- Say "logbook" to see your trips and kilometres laid out for SARS.
Do it on WhatsApp
Once you are set up, just say: "logbook"
Frequently asked questions
I get a salary and no travel allowance. Can I claim travel?
Generally no. An employee claims travel against a travel allowance, with limited exceptions such as some commission earners. Check with SARS or a tax practitioner.
What does each logbook trip need?
The date, distance, destination and business purpose, plus opening and closing odometer readings for the year. See what to record in a SARS logbook.
Do you submit the claim?
No. We build the logbook and organise the slips. You or your tax practitioner put the claim on your return.
Related
General information and estimates, not tax advice. Tax Pig prepares and organises; you or your registered tax practitioner submit to SARS. Last checked 19/10/2026.
