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I submitted my tax return on 1 July (2 days ago), How long would it take for them to pay me?

  Written by Evan  

I submitted my tax return on 1 July (2 days ago). I received instant notification that I had money due to me from SARS. How long would it take for them to pay me?

Can't locate my IRP5 form for 2007, SARS holding back my current refund

  Written by Evan  

Hi Tim,

I submitted my tax return on the 1st of July and immediately got my IR34 form and thought everything was in order. When calling the call centre yesterday they told me my refund will be held back because I didn't submit my return for 2007??

I went onto my efiling and then opened the 2007 form which I submitted blank and then got a letter stating they want documents. I then asked my employer to locate my IRP5 form for 2007 and they came back to me today saying they o...



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TaxTim telephone number

  Written by Evan  

I would like TaxTim to assist me with my tax return. How do I contact them telephonically for unclear issues I would like to know?

Minus sign means a refund?

  Written by Evan  

Hi, I have submitted my return on the 1st July 2015 through e-filing and received a notice of assessment, when should I expect a payment?

Does the minus sign mean I'm getting a refund?

  Written by Evan  

Does the minus sign mean I'm getting a refund? eg.

Thank you for submitting your income tax return for the 2015 year of assessment. Your assessment has been concluded and reflects an amount refundable to you of R -15511.53.

Docs required for proof of profit on sale of house

  Written by Evan  

Hi Tim. I sold my primary residence and realised a profit of just over R1m on it. I know that the allowable deduction is R2m. Given my past experiences though, on the assumption that SARS wants to audit this transaction, what supplementary proof do I need (I have copies of confirmation of payment slips from my account). Would I need to show bank statements as well?

How to Claim for desk cost and how to submit my tax return?

  Written by Marc  

July 2014-Feb 2015 I was a recruitment consultant. I did not receive a salary, I simply paid a R5000 desk cost per month, which I believe I can claim back for. In the 8 months, I only earned 3 amounts, all adding up to approximately R40 000. How do I submit a tax return- I had no salary, I can claim for desk cost and flights, and I earned very little?

Will SARS refund if the old banking details are used and the account is closed?

  Written by Marc  

I went to SARS to change my banking details. . Was told it was submitted. Bt when I file. It will automatically pull out the old banking details. Of which the account is closed. . Should I do eFiling. Will the bank reverse it to SARS and thy can do a refund in my account? Please help. .

Will I get the tax from the previous company

  Written by Marc  

I resigned from a company called Ogatin in 2009 and never claimed any tax while working for it, now I'm working for another company which I started last year in May. My question is when I claim tax from SARS this year will I get money from the previous company as well if they owe me?

SARS need IRP5 which I never received what must I do?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my IRP5 for 2014 and received a sms showing that SARS owed me a refund but now they need another IRP5 which I don't have what must I do?

Contract worker and the tax effects?

  Written by Marc  

I want to know. I worked for 3 years on a contract. I was taxed on my pay. Is it wise for me to do a tax return? My salary was plus minus 8000. 00 montly

Tax return but not in country currently

  Written by Evan  

I want to submit my SA SARS tax return but I need to change my bank account. However I am not currently in South Africa. What can I do?

Statement of accounts

  Written by Evan  

Hallo,

I submitted my tax returns to SARS. They asked for supporting documentation. I sent that to them and received a statement of account with a negative value. Does this mean they have accepted the documents and that they will refund me?

Thanks

When is the tax refund due?

  Written by Evan  

I could've been amongst the first few thousand to submit their tax returns as I filed mine just after 2am the day tax season opened. How long will it take for the refund to be paid? Has anyone else had theirs paid already?

How do I send the supporting documents?

  Written by Evan  

How do I send the supporting documents that was requested on SARS efiling?

Medical aid refund but had no income in 2015

  Written by Evan  

I had no income for 2015 tax year, but paid medical aid for 8 months plus extra out-of-pocket medical expenses. Am I entitled to some money back from SARS? I am 57 years old.

My statement of account balance changed to zero. Help

  Written by Evan  

Why has my statement of account balance changed? Yesterday it had the refund due to me, when I my efiling profile check this morning my balance is R0.00. Does this mean assessment is complete and I should be receiving my refund today or tomorrow?

Says I don't have to submit a tax return because I earn under R350 000

  Written by Evan  

Says I don't have to submit a tax return because I earn under R350 000. Is this true? Why has SARS changed their mind?

Supporting docs turn around time for approval

  Written by Evan  

Hi,

I submitted my Tax return for 2015 and my SARS calculation showed that I am owed a refund. However I was asked for supporting documents which I submitted. Does SARS give you a confirmation once all documents have been verified? How long does the verification process take?

Already paid but cannot continue

  Written by Evan  

I have already paid for subscription but cannot continue as the website asks me to make another payment. Why do I need to make 2 payments if I haven't completed my tax return yet?

Bursary repayment deduction

  Written by Evan  

I'm am repaying a bursary on a monthly basis. Can I use it as an deduction on my personal income?

Thank you

Will SARS still pay me if I lodged a dispute by mistake?

  Written by Evan  

I accidentally clicked dispute on my statement and now it is asking for documents. Will SARS still pay me if I ignore the dispute?

Tax returns on provident fund

  Written by Evan  

Hi, I would like to know is it possible to claim tax returns on your provident fund that was payed out as a lump sum and where to start?

Logbook too big to upload?

  Written by Evan  

Hi Tim,
I've been asked by SARS to provide supporting doc's, problem is my logbook is 120 pages via "the Little Logbook" GPS logbook. I know we are limited to 20 pages and 2MB for uploads. Can I submit the 1st and last page showing opening and closing, or should drop all the pages with a SARS office. Thanks!

Didn't find proof of residence, no proof of address

  Written by Evan  

I want to change an address at SARS and I can't find any proof of address documents such as statements. What an I use to prove my address?
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