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SARS & eFiling Posts in Tax Q&A

Waiting for refund from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my tax return via eFiling over a month ago. I was issued an ITA34 and an ITSA which states that SARS owes me roughly R3000, yet they still haven't paid. I was not selected for an audit. What may be the hold up and what is the best course of action from here?

Correcting your surname on SARS registered details?

  Written by Marc  

My ITR12 has been filed. My surname is spelt incorrectly. Two letters are swapped around. How can I go about correcting this?

IRP5 treatment of retirement lump sum benefits

  Written by Marc  

I resigned from my employer in the 2014 y.o.a and took the full withdrawal from my provident fund with the company. The IRP5 received from the company does not include the retirement lump sum benefit received. Would it be correct to include the lump sum payment under code 3901 and claim a deduction as per the directive under code 4115?

Awaiting my tax refund from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I filed my tax return on the 1st of July 2014. I still did not receive any feedback from SARS. I was
selected to send my documents through. I sent them through on the 8th of July. My eFiling status is: "correction filed" What does this mean and How long am I still going to wait???

Changing a tax return already filed

  Written by Marc  

I did not make a claim for medical expenses on my 2013 income tax return which I filed a year ago. I have now discovered that I could have claimed a deduction for medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of my taxable income. Can I change a tax return that has already been submitted to SARS, and if so, how do I do this on eFiling and how is this likely to be viewed by SARS?

my taxmumber

  Written by Marc  

I m looking 4 my tax number please help?

Not employed, do I still have to file a tax return?

  Written by Marc  

How do I prove to SARS that I was at home with my children and not working?

What is SARS refund review?

  Written by Marc  

I've been selected for an audit and SARS requested supporting documents which I sent. When I called the call centre they said it will take 30 working days to be finalised.

I called again after 30 working days and they said iv been selected for a refund review and it will take another 30 working days to be finalised.

I don't understand what a refund review means? Did I do something wrong? Please help.

Can I get a tax number without a bank account?

  Written by Marc  

Can I get a tax number even i don't have a bank account?

What about my income tax?

  Written by Marc  

HOW WILL I KNOW THAT I AM OWNING SARS OR IF SARS IS OWING ME?

Where is my tax return?

  Written by Marc  

How can SARS say I cant get returns?

Refund waiting period once selected for an audit

  Written by Marc  

I filed my return on the 07th July 2014 via eFiling, immediately received my ITA34 and statement of account, I was requested to submit supporting docs immediately which I submitted on the 09th July via eFiling, I then received a call to resubmit these docs on the 21st July 2014, which I uploaded on the 24th July 2014 via eFiling. I received a notice letter for referral for an audit on 06th August 2014. I contacted the call center on the 01st August and they confirmed they received all documentat...



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Does SARS verify medical information with the medical schemes?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my return on the 3rd July 2014, and still have not received my refund, I was requested to submit supporting docs which I did, I even went to the branch to submit the documents on the 11th July 2014, every time I call their call center i'm being told its still being assessed? why so long? I have medical aid, do they actually call the medical schemes to verify information with them or what?

Can I apply for a bond if I don't pay tax?

  Written by Marc  

I earn R5200 a month I guess my income is not taxable but can I apply for a home loan if my salary doesn't have tax information??

WHEN SUBMITTING A TAX RETURN, DO I RECEIVE MONEY BACK?

  Written by Marc  

WHEN SUBMITTING TAX, DO I RECEIVE MONEY BACK?

Will I get my refund even though ITSA has been selected for audit?

  Written by Marc  

Amazing blog u help so many people.

What does it mean when says my statement of account assessed but on my ITSA it says YES I have been selected for audit .

Refund after audit - why are SARS taking so long?

  Written by Marc  

I'm referring to your post on the 6th of August regarding the delay in the refunds. I was selected for audit/verification and submitted supporting docs on the 2nd of July. The 3rd I received a letter of completion that stated that no adjustments will be made and that the verification has been completed. After a week I phoned in to enquire about the refund and the call centre told me their is a special stopper on my account and that they will have to escalate the call to get the stopper removed. ...



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What is taxpayer move request?

  Written by Marc  

When do SARS send a person a taxpayer move request acknowledgement?

How long it will take to get a tax clearance certificate?

  Written by Marc  

Can I manage to receive the tax clearance certificate

Does a "Statement of Account: Assessed Tax" mean the process is complete?

  Written by Marc  

My original tax assessment was submitted on 29 July. SARS requested for supporting documentation and this was uploaded through eFiling on 30 July. On 6 August a document named "Statement of Account: Assessed Tax" was uploaded to my eFiling profile, but I have not received any notification or payment from SARS. Does the Statement of Account mean that the process is now complete? I have always received my refund within a matter of days, but it is now 12 days later and I haven't heard anything from...



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I want to request my 2010 return on eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

How to access my 2010 tax on eFiling

What is my income tax number?

  Written by Marc  

My income tax number please?

Can I get a tax number as a foreigner

  Written by Marc  

What can I do to have a tax number?. I am a foreigner and my our company had been deducting tax from my salary for a year now.

Do you need to submit detailed information on all your assets and liabilities on your tax return?

  Written by Marc  

Do you need to submit detailed information on all your assets and liabilities on your tax return this year showing market values. Is this compulsory ?

When am I getting tax refund from SARS ?

  Written by Marc  

I have already submitted my request for the year 2014 but did not receive money from SARS as yet, I have scanned and emailed through the documents and 21 days is over since.
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