South Africa: What Tax Status must be used for an Independent Contractor with a Tax Directive?

Under the Tax Profile, select the tax status: Independent Contractor (Directive) and insert the directive information.

      Navigate > Employee > Basic Information > Tax Profile > Tax

      

Note! Remember to review Independent Contractors exemptions under the "Exemptions and Other" section of the Basic Profile screen. 

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