Tax Q&A
Allowance codes?
Explain what is Allowance code 3713 The code is for other allowances so it maybe for something your employer gave you.
Read moreSARS Return Status.
What does a SARS status of "Return - Data submitted to ITS" mean. I already have a ITSA. Just wondering about the status. Did SARS request you to s
Read moreNo IRP5 for previous years?
Thanks for a great site! My question is I did my return on the 2nd July and I'm due for a refund. My concern though is I have been working for - 5years but thi
Read moreMedical Aid & Retirement Annuity for pensioners?
I am a pensioner so I filled in my medical aid under Code 4040 R16 446.00. I also filled in Code 4006 for a small Annuity I have R198 per year. When I run the c
Read moreMedical tax credit on my income tax return?
I do not belong to a medical aid but I had medical expenses of R14 356.00. I work and paid PAYE. Will I have any claim for the expense even though I did not be
Read moreWhat should my "pay periods worked" be?
There are pay periods in tax year which is 12 on all my IRP5's, but under Pay periods worked it differs from 12 to 6? what should I submit? You must submit i
Read moreWhat deduction can be claimed against income code 3713?
What deduction can be claimed against income code 3713. What allowable expenses can be claimed by an individual if they earned R162 650 Code 3713 R37 106 Code
Read moreCommission earned for tax purposes?
If I earn some commission in addition to my salary, can I claim my travel expenses and cellphone bills. Yes you can claim the travel expenses, but only the a
Read moreReimbursive Travel Expenses -when is it taxable or non-taxable?
My total reimbursive travel expenses are R13 802 for the 2013 tax year. My company rate is R4,30 p/km and I have received no travel allowances during the year.
Read moreCan I deduct car finance payments for tax purposes against a travel allowance?
I do not lease a car, but I receive a car allowance. Can I deduct my car finance payments or the interest? Yes you can, on the ITR12 tax return there will be
Read moreI was selected for an audit, received a letter of completion now how long must I wait?
How long must I wait before getting a refund? If you have submitted your documents then SARS could be as quick as a day or perhaps just a few days.
Read moreWhere do I fill in local dividends (already taxed) on my 2013 ITR12 e-filing tax return
All the online documentation says the shareholder (beneficial owner) should declare local dividends received in his ITR12 return, but I cannot find where to ent
Read moreIf earning a salary as well as commission but fall below the necessary threshold.
Would a return not be given for commission as this is heavily taxed? If you fall below the tax threshold then you would not have to submit a tax return.
Read moreIs the R3 700 exemption for foreign dividends and interest still available for 2013 tax year?
Over 65's have an exemption of R33000 on local interest earned. A portion of this exemption (R3 700) was allowed for foreign dividends and foreign interest in
Read moreI submitted my tax returns via efiling, however I was chosen to submit documents for verification.
How long will it take before I get my refund? I have uploaded my documents the same day that I had the request sent. You should have received a confirmation
Read moreMedical aid deductions for tax purposes?
I noticed a deduction on my IRP5 under code 4005 - medical aid contributions. But my employer does not pay my medical aid - I pay the full amount myself after
Read moreIRP5 query
I have filled my IRP5 and pressed file, it generated a calculation and it says -R5 049Does it mean SARS will pay me R5 049 or do I have to pay SARS this money ?
Read moreHow much do I pay for this service
Will I pay a once off amount and when and how do I pay you? It is once off at R199 and can be paid via credit card or EFT.
Read moreExtra income earned in addition to salaried employee?
I am a salaried professional employee of a private practice however in my spare time I locum and consult independent of the private practice. It is not a substa
Read moreMust you go to SARS or can you do eFiling from this moment on?
What I want to know is if you can do your eFiling now or must you wait for a certain period of time? You can do eFiling from now until 22nd November 2013.
Read moreWhat must I do or what is the next step after receiving a letter(completion letter) from SARS?
I filed my taxes and documents were requested by SARS which I sent through. I received a letter called a completion letter. THis is what the letter says " Dea
Read moreWhat is Allowable medical Deduction?
When I submitted my tax return via SARS efiling last year, my tax calculation document stated that I had an "Allowable medical Deduction" (code 4008) of R8640.
Read moreAs the Tax Practitioner, how do I file clients returns using SARS eFiling?
As the Tax Practitioner, How do I File clients returns using SARS eFiling? I'm registered as a tax practitioner and I can file my return but the question is, ho
Read moreI'm on a commission only based income - my income varies substantially monthly what should I be taxe
One month I could earn R20,000.00 and the next month R5,000.00 I get no basic, allowances, pension, medical etc Your employer should apply for a directive cr
Read moreFinger error on eFiling, can i resubmit my tax return?
By mistake when I want to press query button on my eFiling page to query my tax return status by SARS. I pressed the correction button, will it have any effect
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