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ALLAN GRAY - How excess retirement fund contributions can benefit you throughout your lifetime

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GUEST - Meagan Fraser, Tax manager at Allan Gray


One of the key benefits of investing for retirement using a retirement fund is the generous tax deduction
taxpayers receive for saving towards their retirement. But is there any benefit in contributing beyond the maximum annual tax-deductible amount to a retirement fund? Meagan Fraser, tax manager at Allan Gray, joins Kaya Biz to unpack the tax benefits of retirement
annuities and explains the pre- and post-retirement benefits of making excess contributions to your retirement fund savings.
26 Mar 2024 English South Africa Investing · Investing

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