Is it better to buy or lease a vehicle for a commission earner?

  Written by Evan   Posted 16 November 2015

I am a real estate agent and require a vehicle to travel to appointments, etc. Would it be better to buy a vehicle (new or used) or lease a vehicle? My understanding is there are greater tax benefits in leasing (claim 100%) while buying a vehicle there is only a portion of the vehicle and interest you can claim. Is this correct? Which would you recommend?

Travel Claim for independent contractor

  Written by Evan   Posted 16 November 2015

Firstly, thanks for this very informative site!

I am an independent contractor. I have used my vehicle for business use (without making a claim for re-imbursement) and have recorded this in a logbook. May I claim depreciation for my vehicle (under 4027)? Also where do I claim my business mileage travelled (code 4015 is greyed out)? And what value do put in as a claim? Is it the km multiplied by some rate? And what rate would that be?

I also have used my cell phone to make business calls and have ADSL which I use for doing work related activities. Where do I claim these amount?...

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Following the receipt of an ITA34 indicating the refundable amount, are there further steps needed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 November 2015

Following the submission of my tax return I received an ITA34 (on the 25th October) stating that a certain amount was refundable to me. I've yet to receive this amount. Is this the usual waiting period? Is there something else I need to do?

Can a spouse be a dependent?

  Written by Evan   Posted 15 November 2015

My wife stopped working in December last year to further her studies. I have been supporting her financially this year. Can I claim dependency deductions for her costs of living?

Does a foreigner with a 5 year contract to work in SA need to file a tax return?

  Written by Evan   Posted 14 November 2015

If a taxpayer from Germany has a 5 year contract to work in South Africa for a South African employer (of an international company), would that taxpayer need to file a tax return? The employer registered the taxpayer for income tax and is deducting PAYE on a monthly basis. The taxpayer earns more than the threshold and will be tax returning to Germany after the contract.

Those who pay own medical - where do I input Medical Tax Credit (MTC) on efiling?

  Written by Evan   Posted 14 November 2015

If you pay your own medical aid (employer contributes nothing) and you wish to get your Medical Tax Credit (MTC) do you input the MTC on e-filing under code 4116? Or is that only for when an employer contributes. If not where do you put it or does SARs calculate it based on your medical deductions section?

Foreign service income exemption

  Written by Evan   Posted 13 November 2015

I was hoping to pick your big tax brain before I submit my tax return and cause chaos at SARS.... I qualify for S10(1)(o) in terms of foreign services rendered as I meet the requirements in this regard. My dilemma is I don't know which part of my income I can use to claim the applicable portion of this exemption i.e. Income (3601); Annual payment (3605) etc. To further complicate the situation I had share options exercised in the same tax year!

Would you mind confirming which source codes I can use in the claim?...

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Travel allowance offshore

  Written by Evan   Posted 13 November 2015

Is the offshore allowance for travel R3000 for 2015?

Whats a rate for R5000 salary p\m

  Written by Evan   Posted 13 November 2015

How much tax should I pay from a salary of R5000 per month?

Auto completion letter

  Written by Evan   Posted 13 November 2015

Hi Tax Tim. I received a email yesterday from SARS. The letter stated... Auto completion letter. Does this mean I can expect the money SARS owes me anytime soon?
Thanks

Daddys Deals voucher

  Written by Evan   Posted 13 November 2015

I bought a Daddys Deal of 50% discount. Where do I enter the code?

Incorrect medical expenses, can I correct my tax return that is already submitted?

  Written by Evan   Posted 13 November 2015

I calculated the incorrect amount for my medical expenses, but I see my tax return is already submitted. Can I still change the amount? And how do I upload my documentation?

Is there any entitlement from GEPF after my pension money was paid?

  Written by Evan   Posted 13 November 2015

I have worked for the public service for 15 years and resigned end 2014. I received my pension pay out around February 2015. Is the anything that I still need to claim back from GEPF? by means of tax returns???

Deductions for 3713 motor vehicle allowance

  Written by Evan   Posted 12 November 2015

I receive a car allowance listed under code 3713 on my IRP5 in addition to my reimbursive travel claim, listed as 3702. Can I claim any deductions against the 3713 allowance and if so, what deductions will be allowed?

Part-time home studies tax rebate for bond/rental?

  Written by Evan   Posted 12 November 2015

Which section of the Income Tax Act allows one to claim a deduction for bonds/rent if one is studying part-time from home?

How to calculate deductions for a director who does not draw a salary every month

  Written by Evan   Posted 12 November 2015

I am doing basic bookkeeping functions for a company. The director has never drawn a salary but intends to do so for the next 2 months at R50000 per month. How do I calculate the deductions and pay UIF etc. over to SARS?

How much should I be taxed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 November 2015

I am employed as an independent contractor working 6 hours a week for R5625 monthly before tax. I only work 8 months of the year and have been told by law I should be taxed 25% as PAYE. Is this correct?

No tax certificate for medical insurance

  Written by Evan   Posted 12 November 2015

Hi Tim. We don't have a medical aid, we have a medical insurance. They don't provide Tax Certificates. Can we still use the monthly deductions as medical expenses?
Thanks

Due date for ITR12 as a Provisional Taxpayer?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 November 2015

Have submitted my two Provisional Tax tax returns for this year already, and still need to submit my ITR12. When is that due? It's the first time I'm doing it myself after getting rid of my accountant. Also if I decided to get TaxTim to do it, what all would I need in terms of documentation, and how simple is the process through your guys?

Can I claim private or official used km

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 November 2015

Income source code 3802 can I claim private or official km

Resigned how to get refund from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 November 2015

I resigned from work,how do I know I am eligible for return from SARS

Sale of primary residence

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 November 2015

My question relates to the sale of my primary residence in 2014 that I owned with my former spouse. We sold it upon divorce and shared the proceeds 50/50 after paying off the bond and other debt. The purchase price of the house was R1 875 000,00, transfer duty R67 000, transfer fees R17 000. What is the base price that I should put down in my tax form? Is it R1 875 000,00 (the amount that excludes transfer duty and transfer fees)? The house was sold for R2 400 000, 00. With refunds from bond etc...

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Code on IRP5 for housing subsidy

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 November 2015

Housing subsidy - Code on IRP5. Don't know if it is code 3601

Notice from SARS

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 November 2015

Good day, SARS sent me a notice for an additional assessment on my SARS eFiling; what does this mean and what should I do?

This is for my 2015 tax return that you guys sent to them. Regards,

Minimum threshold for tax deduction and applicable rate

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 November 2015

What is the minimum threshold for tax deduction and the applicable tax rate
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