Tax Q&A

Private auditer

I have been selected for an audit, is it possible to take my matter to the the private auditor since SARS is taking very long to finalise? No, this cannot

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SARS Refund is a large amount of money. Why and how?

HiI just completed my tax return and my ITA34 (whatever it's called) showed an amount of R15 000 is refundable to me. Of course, SARS requested proof of docum

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Claims against Travel Allowance

In what instances could you claim maintenance expenses, toll fees and tires against a travel allowance? A proper logbook has been kept of all business km, ther

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What is a tax return & when should I file it?

What is a tax return? When should I file it? A Tax return is a submission to SARS showing all your incomes and allowable expenses for a particular year whic

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Never claimed for a tax refund before, is it possible to get refunds for every year since I worked?

I have never claimed for a tax refund ever since I started working, so I need clarity on whether I can claim for every year since I have been employed, I have

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Wrong filing of tax provisional instead of individual

Good day. I filled my tax via SARS e filing for 201 and it triggered an audit. I got a refund after providing the docs, then after a few days I decided to c

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I pay the medical aid premiums but my wife is the main member, can I deduct it from my tax return?

The medical aid is in my wife's name but the debit orders come off my account, so as every year I claim it on my tax return, this year it hasn't been allowed.

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Should I pay tax and what amount?

My gross salary per month is R8622.90, should I pay tax & what amount? Yes, please have a look at our SARS income tax calculator to see what PAYE should

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I need a tax number - permanently unemployed

I have been permanently employed but do not have tax number? Can you kindly assist me to have a tax number. Please read our blog about How to get a SARS t

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Can I claim a refund from SARS for cash I paid at a dentist?

I paid extra in cash for my Dental procedure to add on benefit funds left on my Medical Aid, do I need to submit cash receipts when I submit my Tax Return?

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Can I submit tax return?

I have been unemployed from July 2010 till March 2013 and have been earning less than R65000 per annum. Now I've been employed as from April 2013 and I'm earn

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Is the amount on the requested statement of account final to be refunded to me

I have requested a statement of account after I submitted documents for audit/verification. The statement is reflecting a negative amount . Does it mean that

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Problem with efiling registration

Hi I'm finding it difficult to register for SARS eFiling. I got a message says information does not match. I don't know what to do anymore. Help please. Pl

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Must my penalty be paid before refund is due?

Hi Tim. I submitted my tax return and contacted SARS where they confirmed that my audit has been finalized and I received the letter confirming this. My quest

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Monies paid out in tax year 2015/2016 being declared in the 2014/2015 tax year

I retired at the end of February 2015. My Medical Aid contribution was paid by my company for the tax year 1 March 2014 to 28 Feb 2015. The company also paid f

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Independent Contractor - Allowable Expenses

Hi, I'm an independent contractor and my income is indicated under code 3616. I don't get any allowance, and my company pays income tax every month. W

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I am charged by my previous employer to my IRP5 for FY 2006

I have submitted my 2015 tax on the 01 July 2015 on SARS eFiling and I had a refund of R2200.00 and now SARS told me that I have an outsanding tax return for

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Sequestration - how to submit details to two returns

I was sequestrated in June 2014 and applied for a new tax reference. How do I submit my medical aid and RA contributions as I have to tax returns to complete:

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What constitutes business mileage if I stay temporarily closer to work?

I live in one city and my normal office is in the city. I am currently involved in a project in another city which takes me away there for extended periods. I

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Letter of completion

I received a letter of completion yesterday afternoon at about 15:34h. What does this mean? I submitted my 2012, 2014 and 2015 tax return and received a lette

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Tax up to date but SARS saying I owe them

Last year all my outstanding previous years 2006 to 2014 was brought up to date via SARS eFiling and finally having to go into SARS to submit documents. Afte

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Refund period

I completed my tax return on 2 July & submitted supporting IRP5 doc as requested by them on 5 July. Any idea when I can expect my refund? This can take abo

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Company Contribution to a Provident Fund

How do we handle company contribution to a provident fund? Do we reflect this in the provident section of the tax return? You would ignore this as providen

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How much do you pay for tax if you earn R52 000 rand per year?

If you work on a year contract and earn 52 000 rand per year, how much do you pay for tax ? You should not pay any tax on that amount as it is below the ta

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Can I claim for depreciation on my personal vehicle used for business puposes?

Can I claim on my personal vehicle used for business? I receive no allowance, just re-imbursement for petrol claims and services. I have a logbook indicating

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