Tax Q&A
My tax clearance crtificate has expired, how do I renew it?
Hello! I want to renew my tax clearance certificate. How do I do this? If you have access to the SARS eFiling website you can click on the Services Tab and
Read moreHow do I deal with tax on an inheritance?
How is an inheritance dealt with in tax, is it excluded from gross income, is it exempt? It is exempt yes, you would include it on your ITR12 tax return unde
Read moreRefunded but still owe SARS money?
I got a refund last year (2012) and went into SARS and they did my submission for me. I phoned SARS to see how to report my previous company as they have not le
Read moreHow do I submit a tax return form online?
I was given a form at work to take it to the SARS office but when I got the in June they said I must bring it in July. I work in a boarding school and I can't t
Read moreHow do I save my tax return?
How do I save work performed on the tax return? The tax return chat / dialogue automatically saves as you are going along. You don't need to press a Save but
Read moreWhat is the tax on horse betting money?
What is the tax on horse betting money? Is your profession betting on horses, or was it a once off winning? No - I am not a professional better. I inherit
Read moreHow long will it take to be refunded after resubmitting my tax return?
Hi Tim. I submitted my tax returns and did not claim on my travel allowance, now SARS sends me an SMS stating I owe R8750. If I were to resubmit and claim on my
Read moreShould I including workings in the yellow blocks on student assignments?
Should I including workings in the yellow block? You can, these blocks can contain free text workings and the answer system will mark the relevant parts of t
Read morePersonal Service Provider
Hi Tim1. I am starting a company and it will be a Personal service Provider. I know tax has to be withheld at 28% by my client. What I don't understand is wheth
Read moreContact country detail
What is the country code for South Africa on SARS efiling (two digits)? The country code on SARS eFiling is ZA.
Read moreMust workings of final answer be provided in the yellow blocks on student assignment?
Are workings required to be shown in the yellow blocks or is the final answer sufficient? It depends on the hint or what you are calculating, but put the ans
Read moreWhat is a recurring penalty?
I got a message saying 'i have a recurring penalty'. What is it & how do I settle this? This is a penalty for non-submission of your returns in previous
Read moreCan individuals doing community service claim tax back for HPCSA registation fees?
Hi Tim, I was a Community Service psychologist for the tax year 2013. Can I claim my HPCSA fees back and the money I have spent on professional development (obt
Read moreVehicle tax benefits for CC or Pty company
What are the tax benefits of leasing a vehicle? The lease amount is R4 000 p/m and it's for 36 months. Should I rather get a single cab bakkie and claim the VAT
Read moreIs there a specific reason why SARS ask for supporting documentation or is it selected at random?
Hello Tim! Is there a specific reason why SARS ask for supporting documentation? Some of my family members are selected for verification and others not, is there
Read moreI want to ask who files for returns? How much should you be earning to file for tax returns?
I want to ask who files for returns? How much should you be earning to file for tax returns? In order to file a return for the 2013 tax year (March 2012 - Fe
Read moreOld tax number
How can I find my old tax number? You can retrieve it by calling 0800 00 7277
Read moreTaxable Settlement agreement?
Hi Tim,Last year (this financial year though) I left a job and had a settlement agreement with my ex-boss for outstanding monies for overtime as well as for med
Read moreDo you have to fill the yellow blocks on the student assignment?
Do you have to fill in the yellow blocks in the calculation part of the question? Yes you must fill in all grey and yellow blocks please! Each correct amount
Read moreHow do I check if my return was successfully submitted?
Who do I contact so that they may check for me if my return was successfully submitted, and what information must I have at hand on inquiring? You would have
Read moreDo you need to supply an IRP5 for freelance workers?
If we have a freelance guide that worked for us for a number of days in the year and they get an agreed payment from us (example of R 650 per day) and we do not
Read moreHow will tax be calculated after I leave my job?
Hi Tim I am over 45 and have 20 yrs service with the state. I'm planning to exit. How will my tax be calculated? Your tax will be calculated based on the amo
Read moreSARS: Verification of Assessment
Hi TimI submitted my return via efiling on 16 August 2013 and received notice to submit supporting documents which I did on 21 August 2013. It was confirmed tha
Read moreIncorporated versus sole prop for a new business
Hi Tim. I am about to embark on a new venture and start up my own business. We are bound by various rules and regulations as per the HPCSA and are only able to
Read moreIncome tax numbers for employees
HiTax season is here again, and we had a whole lot of staff who left and we did not get their income tax numbers. Is there a way that we can get it? You can
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