Disability Tax Specialists in South Africa (S6B Experts)

A taxpayer qualifies if they or a dependant  have a moderate to severe impairment that has lasted or is expected to lasti longer than 12 months, and this is confirmed by a registered medical practitioner on the ITR-DD form. 

The ITR-DD is a form completed by a registered medical practitioner to confirm a qualifying disability for tax purposes under Section 6B. 

There is no separate registration process. You claim it as part of your annual SARS tax return by submitting a completed ITR-DD form.
SARS will assess your claim based on the information provided. 

Qualifying expenses my include medical aid premiums, medical expenses (including prescription medication), therapy, assistivedevices and certain everyday costs related to the disability, provided they meet the SARS requirements under Section 6B. Click here for an extensive list of qualifying expenses.

The amount depends on your qualifying expenses as well as the total tax paid by the taxpayer during the year. Many claims result in siginificant refunds, especially when correctly structured under Section 6B requirements. Use our Section 6B Calculator to get an estimate of your potential refund amount.

You can generally claim up to three previous tax years, depending on your individual circumstances and whether you qualified during those tax periods.

You are not required to use a tax specialist, but professional assistance helps ensure the laim is correctly structured, fully optimised and less likely to be delayed or rejected by SARS.

Claims are often rejected due to incorrectly completed ITR-DD forms, underreported expenses, or poor structuring of the submission.
Even qualifying claims can be reduced if not properly prepared. 

The timeline depends on SARS processing and whether verification is required. This can range from 21 working days up to a few months. Properly prepared claims are generally processed more efficiently.