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Audit finalised

  Written by Evan  

Hi Tim

My audit was finalized and I received confirmation of this via the SARS call centre and I received a IT34 for both 2012 and 2014 confirming everything was finalized and a completion letter for 2015, this was done on Friday. The also confirmed that my penalty was deducted from my refund and nothing is on hold on their side its just the payment that need to go through to my account. By when more of less will the refund be in my account?

No supporting documentation for Agent Commission for rental property

  Written by Evan  

Hi, I am renting out a property. I've used your easy questions to fill in all the necessary information regarding the income and expenses related to renting out that property, but I am not confident about what supporting documentation I require to keep on hand for the rental property. I have all the levy and rates invoices, rental agreements and legal costs invoices and the bank statements for the bond financing the property. However the agent does not supply me with invoices for her commission....



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SARS online scam?

  Written by Evan  

I get these messages via e mail on a regular basis and is obviously a scam. Is this not illegal?
I thought I wanted to warn others.

We have confirmed your tax returns and made a credit of R4,924. 95 into your account. Please follow the reference below to confirm epayment. Check for confirmation

SARS 2015. Manual on the Promotion of Access to information Act 2000.

Is it possible that the certificate number can be different than the one the company provided?

  Written by Evan  

Hi. I have two IRP5 because I worked for two companies during FY2014/15. Upon completing my e-filling, I realized this at the certificate number on the system (SARS website) is different than the one the company gave me.

Is this possible and can I change the certificate number manually?

Tax refund after audit taking so long

  Written by Evan  

Hi Tim

I submitted my Tax Return to SARS, on the 03/07/2015. On the same day I received the notification that I was yet again for a second year in a row being audited. Since it was the weekend I could only submit the required documents on the 06/07/2015. I have been waiting 7 working days now for some sort of email/sms from SARS saying that my refund is on its way, (last year tax season, it took them 2 days after the notification to get my refund in). All that they are querying is my Medical Aid Tax. ...



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How can commission earner optimise tax returns?

  Written by Evan  

Hi, based on my tax returns submitted this year as a commission earner, what can I do differently to optimize tax returns for next season?

Can I claim from SARS if I earn under R17k but have medical

  Written by Evan  

I earn a gross salary of R17,000. 00 a month and have no deductions except for PAYE and UIF, I do however, have a medical aid which is paid by me and does not reflect on my salary slip. Will I be able to claim from SARS? Do I need to submit a tax return? I've been employed at my company for 5 years and have never submitted a tax return.

Awaiting refund after re-assessment

  Written by Evan  

I have submitted my returns on the 2/7/2015. I was requested to submit supporting documents, which I did on the same day and the SARS efilings status shows this. The returns where then re-assessed and I received notification of a second ITA34 on the 7/7/2015. It is now the 10/7/2015 and have not received my refund. Does this mean that I am being audited. And if not, why the delay?

How much must I pay?

  Written by Evan  

How much do I have to pay for tax?

Can you submit without IRP5?

  Written by Evan  

Can you submit without IRP5 because my workplace I delaying with IRP5

Is there a charge involved if you use Tim?

  Written by Evan  

How does a person submit tax returns with the help of Tim online?

When will I receive my refund?

  Written by Evan  

Hi Tim

Awesome site, assistance and insight - well done!

I did my tax return last week (15 July 2015) and my assessment cam back as - R 8840. 32. I believe that this is the amount owed to me etc. When can I expect this amount do be paid out into my account. As it is already a week later? I am not selected for audit, nor do I have any outstanding documentation. Thanks for your assistance.

Time frame for refund after submitting documents for review

  Written by Evan  

Awesome service - well done on this easy to follow and easy to understand website!

I have completed my tax return on the 2nd of July. I then received an IT34 Assessment which stated that my tax will be verified. I submitted the Medical aid and Retirement Annuity tax certificates as support documentation since these were the only ones I received. In my tax return my IRP5's was already logged - I did not receive any other ones I only have the three in total and they were on my form already...



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Confuse to being taxed so much and not getting anything back from provident

  Written by Evan  

Why don't I get a tax refund from my provident fund seeing that I'm still unemployed my fund is @ R132300 I get taxed R19000 on it and what do I get back?

Submitted Tax Return - No response from SARS

  Written by Evan  

Hi Tim, I submitted my SARS e-filing tax return on the 1st of July, but have as yet not heard anything from SARS, this is the first time it has ever taken this long, could there be something wrong on my tax return? I was selected for auditing, as I was the last three years.

Unemployed for the tax year 2014/2015 and paid medical aid contributions but no refund received.

  Written by Evan  

Dear Tim

I was unemployed for the tax period 2014/2015 and received 0 income. I however paid my monthly medical for my spouse and one adult dependent which totaled R62,064.00 and unclaimed from the medical aid of R2,874.00.

I completed my tax return with the medical aid section, unfortunately did not receive a refund. The calculation on SARS eFiling allowed for an amount of R16,200.00 plus tax credits of R8,232.00 and further tax credits of R8,002.00 but the final total was R0.00....



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Why a second round of audits is required - why not do an end-to-end audit first time?

  Written by Evan  

I submitted my tax return on 10 July & a correction on 14 July (simple mistake in 1 line item which had zero financial impact). I received notice that I was being audited & was requested to submit documentation (twice) before 16 days later, on 30 July, receiving confirmation that my account had been finalised (with no changes) & that I would receive settlement within 21 working days. Today, a full 20 days after my account was "finalised", I have received notice of the commencement of a second audit & a request to submit the very documentation that was vetted by SARS 3 weeks ago. ...



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Medically boarded assistance

  Written by Evan  

Will you be able to assist someone for 2015 tax filing who was working in 2014 but has since may 2014 been medically boarded? What documents would you require for this?

Audit processes delay

  Written by Evan  

I submitted my tax returns for the new tax year on the 2nd July. Simple, just my IRP5 and medical aid tax certicate. They asked for the supporting documents, done this on the 2nd.

The call centre agents are useless. When will I get paid my refund? The amount is -R8500. First time SARS owes me so much money ever. I filed my tax returns early and submitted the docs same time, now why the delay?

Status after audit?

  Written by Evan  

I submitted my tax return on the 7/7, I was then asked to submit documents which I did on the 9/7. I received an ITSA on the 10/07. Where on the website can I check my status and how long does it usually take for the refund to pay out? According to the IT34, I should be expecting R7k.

Operations final demand letter failed...???

  Written by Evan  

I received a notification 'Operations final demand letter failed'
I am unable to open this letter on my computer. What does this mean? I sent SARS all required documents on my SARS eFiling. Please help!

Have I been selected for auditing?

  Written by Evan  

Have I been selected for auditing? I received an ITA34.

Two IRP5 - why is refund lower?

  Written by Evan  

I have two IRP5s, when I submit each tax return individually my refundable amount on one is - R28000 on and -R24000 on the other. When I add them together my total refundable amount is -R18000?

I don't understand how the amount would come down? Surely they should be added together?

SARS need return submitted for 2008 and 2009

  Written by Evan  

SARS has requested that complete my tax returns for 2008 and 2009. I requested the IRP5 from my HR department but they don't have the records anymore.

Private auditer

  Written by Evan  

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?
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