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SARS & eFiling Posts in Tax Q&A

I'd like to check if I gave out the correct info at SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I've done my tax returns at SARS offices I want to check if I gave them the right bank account number?

How can I get my tax number

  Written by Marc  

How can I get my tax number?

Can I get an IRP5 for state pension?

  Written by Marc  

Can you please advise me regarding the following:

My Mother-in-law is a SASSA Old Age Grant recipient, she also earns a very small pension from her late husband's pension fund. Her medical expenses uses up almost half of her income. Can she obtain a IRP5 for her state pension as well as the other small income and then submit a ITR12 form through eFiling? If so, where can she obtain a IRP5 for her SASSA grant?

I need to sumbit 2nd batch of supporting documents, but I am locked out.

  Written by Marc  

I was selected for audit and then submitted all my documents now they need me to complete an ITRDD form and was told to upload on eFiling, however I can't seem to upload another batch of documents, is it possible to submit more supporting documents.

Country code for South Africa

  Written by Marc  

What is the Country code for South Africa that needs to be entered on the SARS eFiling Tax return?

How do I get a tax number?

  Written by Marc  

How do I register for a tax number?

Assessment Notice - Negative amount in red?

  Written by Marc  

After filing my return with eFiling, the assessment notice indicated a negative amount in red. Does this mean that I owe SARS this amount of vice versa?

How do I know if i'm going to pay in tax or receive a refund?

  Written by Marc  

How do I know if i'm going to pay in tax or receive a refund?

Do I need a tax certificate from GEPF

  Written by Marc  

I resigned at the end of May 2013 from the government. I did receive my pension payment from GEPF. Do I need a tax certificate from GEPF to complete my tax return or is the tax directive enough

Pension fund withdrawal tax refund

  Written by Marc  

Can I get a tax refund from my pension fund withdrawal when I resigned and how does SARS work out how much you must be taxed on your lump sum?

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

  Written by Marc  

I just got an email from SARS that said unless I earn over R350 000 a year I don't have to submit a tax return this year.

Is this correct? Wasn't the income threshold a LOT lower last year, like R70,000? My income certainly doesn't exceed R350000 per year, but I still want to declare my expenses like medical and get my refund. Must I still submit below the threshold?

Codes needed for TAX return

  Written by Marc  

I need to claim for home office expenses and wear and tear on my own cellphone that I use for work ( I check and I qualify for the home office). Which codes to I use on my return for eFiling?

Forgot username and password on eFiling

  Written by Marc  

Could you please assist me. I have forgotten my username and password. Would like submit my IRP5 via eFiling.

Investement at a loss. How do I claim on my income tax return?

  Written by Marc  

How do I complete my tax return if I have property that I am renting out at a loss. (Investment at a loss).
What are all the costs that I can claim for .

How long after submitting form must I wait for sms or email?

  Written by Marc  

Hi there. I filled in my tax return and submitted it via eFiling yesterday.
The assessment came up on the site. But I still have not received a sms or email.
How long should I wait for the email or sms. Thanks

Travel allowance and business kms

  Written by Marc  

I get R36000 travel allowance per year. My business mileage is just over 40000 kms.
When I do the calculation on efiling my return is the same when I put down 40000 business kms as it is when I put down 20000 business kms.
Is this correct?
Have I hit my 'threshold' ?

Thanks!

I need tax number

  Written by Marc  

What if I am unemployed for 3 years how can I get hold of my tax no?

Are personal details safe on eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

I want to know if my personal details safe on efilling

Feedback from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I completed my SARS via eFiling and just wanted to find out from you whats next process, I did not get an email but my inbox says assessed 2014,-7700rands,

Return - Data Submitted To ITS with SARS?

  Written by Marc  

Would just like to know. I have done my tax return for 2014, and have queried the SARS Status on my eFiling which is now: " Return - Data Submitted To ITS". My assessment has been done, and I have received a statement of account as well. The statement reflects that there is a refund due to me. My question: How long does it take for SARS to process my refund, and how long do I have to wait for the amount to be paid into my account?

Am I due a tax refund?

  Written by Marc  

How much does SARS owe me?

Retirement Benefits

  Written by Marc  

I have a retirement annuity with my company through NMG. They pay half, I pay half. But now I don't see anything under Code 4006 on my IRP5? I have my details on my Retirement Benefits, should this be on the Tax Return? If so, how do I get it on the IRP5/ Return's Page on SARS eFiling?

UK State Pension on SARS eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

I believe that UK State Pension is not taxable income in South Africa. Is that true? In particular, is it necessary to mention it at all when doing SARS eFiling?

Final Assessment on the ITA34?

  Written by Marc  

My final tax assessment on eFiling reflects R-12000 (negative) for 2014 and R2000 ( ) for 2013, do I owe SARS money or they owe me?

Do I get tax refund money this year?

  Written by Marc  

I want to know if I get tax refund this year?
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