Can I claim tax back on extra expenses related to my job?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

Say I am a teacher. A lot of teachers use their after-tax salary to pay for paper, pens, printing (etc) for school purposes. Is there a way to claim tax back since it is a work expense?
In this case, the school does not refund the money.

Tax on severence pay and retirement lump sum

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

How is tax calculated on severance pay and a lump sum withdrawal from a retirement fund. For instance I took voluntary early retirement and was paid severance pay of R 840000. I also withdrew a lump sum of R700000 from my retirement fund. I was informed they are handled as separate intentions for tax purposes, and do understand that only one will get R500000 tax free benefit.

Where is the interest on the bond for home office expenses claimed on the ITR12?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

Where do I claim the interest on the bond portion of my home office expense on the ITR12, is it under the "rental" section of the expenses?

Tax not refunded on date

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

If SARS owes you and payment date is on the 1st of sept and money still not in... And I use capitec... Why isn't the money in yet..

Interest paid on a home loan

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

Can interest paid on a home loan be deducted in an individuals tax return?

Refund withheld due to supporting documentation denied

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2015

As this was my first year registering and submitting my tax return, I submitted all tax returns up to 2008. I was thus requested to provide supporting documentation for the 2013 tax year. I uploaded my IRP5 document as proof via SARS eFiling, but this was denied. I do not have any other documentation as I am not claiming for any expenses. I do not have medical aid, nor received travel/petrol allowance etc. I do however contribute to a retirement annuity fund which I have included in my 2014 and ...

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Where do I fill in the amount received for travel allowance?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2015

I am struggling to find the tab where I need to fill in the amount received for travel allowance, where do I fill in the amount received for the travel allowance?

Claiming health insurance when not being the main member

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2015

Hi, I am health insured as a dependent with my husband, who is the main member. Can I claim any of the expenses for health insurance with SARS even though I am not the main member? And if yes, how much would that be? (The health insurance only gives the lumpsum for all insured members in their tax certificate). Thanks!

So when am I going to receive the money from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2015

I received a mail last week 28,08,2015 from SARS saying no adjustment has been made, so when must I expect money in my bank

When is a CC liable 2 pay tax to SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2015

From how much profits is a CC tax compliant?

When will SARS REFUND ME AS IT GAVE ME TWO DATES FOR PAYMENT NAMELY 1ST AND 30TH SEPTEMBER

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2015

SARS gave me to refund dates 1 September and 30 September however it did not pay out on the 1st of September?

Does SDL go under UIF in taxable income calculation?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 September 2015

Can we put Skills development levy (SDL) under Unemployment Funding Income (UIF) in our taxable income calculation?

Tax return with commission?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 September 2015

I have never done my tax before. I've always earned a small basic and a lot of commission since I have worked as a beauty therapist. How do I go about submitting my tax return?

the only proof I have got for expenses are banking statements. I have received a IRP5 form for this tax year

Payment after completion letter from SARS

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 September 2015

I submitted my tax return on 05/08/2015. I was then asked to submit supporting documents which I did on 14/08/2015. Today 01/09/2015 I received a completion letter stating that nothing has changed on my original assessment. Could you please advise more or less how long it may take for my refund to be paid?

Must I submit my tax or not?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 September 2015

I started to work for a company and earn R240 000 p. A. I receive a fixed salary and enjoy no other fringe benefits or additional benefits at work and they deduct the tax from my salary and pay it over to SARS. Does SARS require anything else from my side?

No communication from SARS

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 September 2015

Hi Tim, 36 working days have now passed and still no word or refund from SARS. I submitted my documents for review on 10 July 2015. On following up recently, I was advised that the matter would be escalated and an agent would call me, still no call, no communication from SARS. It is getting a bit frustrating now as each time I call, I get the same answer, still busy with the audit. I know it can take 90 days, but surely once a matter has been escalated, the process should speed up somehow or do ...

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I don't have an IRP5 as I am an independent contractor

  Written by Evan   Posted 1 September 2015

I did not receive an IRP5 as I am an a independent contractor/consultant. All my income was derived through consulting work. Tax Tim is now saying that I need information from my IRP5 or there is a conflict. I am a provisional tax payer and yet the amount I paid in as provisional tax is never requested?

Deducting Training expenses

  Written by Evan   Posted 1 September 2015

I'm a self-employed private practice physiotherapist. Can I claim tax deductions on a one year course that I've completed to enhance my qualification? If so, are the monies used to buy the textbooks also deductible?

Training debt

  Written by Evan   Posted 1 September 2015

Hi Tim. I was given functional training by the govt to the tune of R1,2 mil. In return I had to work it back over 13 years as part of the training bond. I left with 4 years to go. I now owe R350k. I will attempt to pay it back in lump sum as the interest they are charging is at prime. When I pay back the money via EFT is this tax deductible?

I owe SARS money, will it be deducted from my pension fund?

  Written by Evan   Posted 1 September 2015

I owe SARS - R18,000. My pension will be paying out soon, will they automatically deduct this from my pension or must I first pay this amount?

Can I claim on my tax return for the solution for contact lenses and vitamins?

  Written by Evan   Posted 31 August 2015

I have medical aid, and I am wearing contact lenses, can I claim back the cleaning solution for my contact lenses? My medical aid does not pay for vitamins, can I also claim that back?

Tax payment from salary

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

If I am employed under a sole proprietor, and my salary has not deductions at every "pay-day" (eg. I don't received a salary advice reflecting deductions of PAYE or UIF). Would there be any recourse against me from SARS, is it the responsibility of the company to make the relevant deductions each month and to pay it to SARS?

I am really uncertain about all of these things, as in the past (before my retrenchment period prior to this job), the companies that I worked for did all of thes...

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Comparatives for tax thresholds

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

What was the requirement for submitting tax return for the following years. In terms of the threshold. 2011/12
2012/2013
2013/2014
2014/2015 = R350000

Im been audited and I want to know if I can complain to someone

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

It says I have selected for Audit. For the last 3 years I have been requested to send all my documents through to SARS I have done so I have even fully explained on the IRT12 what other amount I claim each year for my Business Cell Phone Contract which is fully deducted from my payslip, I also keep a log book and my tax Certificates. This year I was only requested to verify Source 4016 which I did I sent all the Company Invoices which has the Cell Number on it and is addressed to the company I w...

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Medical scheme tax credit

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

Provisional Tax - how to work out the amount for "medical schemes fees tax credit" and "additional medical expenses tax credit". I believe there is a specific formula to use.
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