Tax Q&A
After how many days does SARS pay if they owe you money?
If SARS owes you money for a tax refund how long do they take to pay out? Were you selected to provide supporting documents? If not, it should take 1-2 worki
Read moreCan I amend my ITR12 to reflect a correct deduction after its been audited?
Can I amend my ITR12 to reflect a correct deduction? I put a deduction for a work laptop that I purchased (I have a laptop allowance) in the wrong section and i
Read moreTransfer of eFiling registration to new practitioner
How do I transfer my registration from the profile of another practitioner to a new practitioner so he can do my income tax returns? You would need the new p
Read moreNot able to resubmit further documents required by SARS once submitted
How do I submit further documents to SARS once I pressed the submitted to SARS button? They require actual slips instead of a schedule which I submitted with my
Read moreTaxTim login difficulties
I have been trying for 2 hours to Login without success. This is annoying and frustrating please help. Is your password being rejected? If so, please use the
Read moreUsername and password on SARS eFiling
How do I create a username and password for myself? On SARS eFiling (www.sarsefiling.co.za) you will need to click Register first, then click 'For individual
Read moreNo supporting documentation and previous tax year audits
Hi TaxTim,Two simple questions that I can't find answers to anywhere:1. What happens if you cannot support expenses for a specific category on a tax audit for y
Read moreDepreciation on private car for work
Hi, I use my car for work, and I don't receive a car allowance, I am only refunded for services and petrol, can I claim depreciation on the vehicle? How
Read moreI cannot afford to settle my account with SARS, what can I do?
How to solve my account of plus minus R21 000 because I cannot afford to pay? You would need to go into a SARS branch and speak to a consultant about a debt
Read moreHow do I change the language from Afrikaans to English?
How do I change the language from Afrikaans to English on my tax return? Click on your name at the top right hand of the screen to change the language.
Read moreCompany tax submission dates?
What are the tax return submission dates for a company with a year end of July? Your dates would be:1st provisional - 31 January 2nd Provisional - 31 JulyFin
Read moreWhat property expenses can be claimed for tax purposes?
I have had to replace floor tiling to my holiday flat. Can I claim as maintenance and claim all costs in the tax year? Previous tiling was of poor quality and w
Read moreWhere do I put Donations on tax return?
Where do I enter the donation amount made? Does it get entered into the Deductions / Contribution section on the SARS efiling form? It would be included unde
Read moreWhat do medical aid tax credits on my IRP5 mean?
My IRP5 reflects an amount under tax credits. The code is 4116. I'm being told this is for medical aid tax credits. When I log into my eFiling. All amounts from
Read moreHelp completing my income tax return?
I have futures and share trading accounts. I have all data for completing my return, but have no idea how to complete the return. Please go to Register for
Read moreHow long does it take for refund if required to attach documents?
I did my efiling on the 23 July and expect a refund. I was asked to attach documents, medical aid and IRP5 and it was selected for auditing. How long does it ta
Read moreis 5% above your gross medical expenses still deductable?
is 5% above your gross medical expenses still deductable? Tax deductions for Out of Pocket expenses
Read moreWHERE DO I FIND HIS TAX REF NR ON HIS IRP5?
I AM TRYING TO COMPLETE MY HUSBANDS TAX RETURN ON EFILING BUT THEY KEEP ON TELLING ME THE TAX REF NR IS NOT CORRECT Phone 0800 00 7277 to confirm the tax num
Read moreBonus, back pay and incentives under income code 3601
Dear TaxTimIf you have received incentives and a prosperity bonus within the year, can you claim that back from tax? My employer has added my over pay, back pay
Read moreMust I inform SARS about having had children?
I registered before having children long ago but now I have two. Must I inform SARS about the responsibility I have now and how it'll change my monthly tax from
Read moreShould I bring my IRP5 to SARS branch?
I went to a SARS office and I didn't have my IRP5 with me, but they asked me for my I.D. They checked for me on the system and they gave me my Tax number. I rec
Read moreClaiming out-of-pocket medical expenses when you don't belong to a medical aid
How do I capture out of pocket medical expenditures when I do not belong to a medical aid..?I have captured them under code 4020 but when I look at the notice o
Read moreCan I resubmit my ITR12 after receiving a payment and IT34 from SARS?
I have already submitted my ITR12 and received an ITA34 in response from SARS, but forgot to put in my medical tax certificate contributions in my tax return. I
Read moreWear & Tear / Depreciation clarification
Wear & Tear/Depreciation.3 part question: a) Do I claim full depreciation on my private vehicle or only that portion that is used for business purposes, usi
Read moreBusiness vehicle depreciation period
Some years ago SARS advised me that I could depreciate a vehicle used for business over 4 years. Is this correct? Please see our wear and tear calculator in
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