When is SARS going to pay me out my refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 March 2015

I have a return due of R2000. 00 I have not been requested to provide any documents but my eFiling status shows assessment received and my SARS status shows return-submitted to its it has been five days and I never get my return on my statement of account I am not selected for audit or verification but on the notice of assessment it shows yes for audit or verification but I was asked no documents when do I get paid?

Registering for a tax number with SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 March 2015

I've noticed conflicting information re: how to register for a tax number in South Africa. I'm an international student studying in South Africa and will be working part-time during my studies. Can you confirm what is now required to register for a tax number?


-completed IT77 form
-copy of certified ID document/passport/driver's license

Do I still need to include a proof of address? (I'm currently renting a flat so I only have a lease agreement)
What about 3...

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Deferred payments with SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 March 2015

Can SARS impose the 10% late payment penalty when the taxpayer has requested a deferred payments arrangement? This would be in relation to provisional tax period 2015/02.

Submitting tax payments to SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 March 2015

I would like yo know how to get started on tax return payments

Are cellphone contracts and Laptop Contracts Tax Refundable if used mainly for work purposes

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 March 2015

If I have a cellphone contract as well as a contract to pay off a laptop of which both are used mainly for work purposes, I would say 80%. Can I claim Tax refunds on these "assets" and how would I go about calculating the cost of the asset based on the monthly contract price.

The definition of current tax

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 March 2015

What is current tax

How do I pay my provisional tax by electronic bank transfer through ABSA?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 February 2015

How do I pay my provisional tax by electronic bank transfer through ABSA?I tried today, but the ABSA list of registered institutions says "instelling rekening nommer: nie beskikbaar nie"

Would a refund from SARS form part of your taxable income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 February 2015

Is a Tax Refund Taxable?

Audit complete, still no refund from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 February 2015

I filed my return on 07/01/2015. I received no communication from sars until 02/02/2015 informing me I was selected for an audit. I submitted all required documents. I received the letter of completion of audit on 23/02/2015. My statement still shows the same refund amount, but since then no refund was paid.

Do I qualify for a tax refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 February 2015

I find your blog interesting and helpful and I believe you can help clear out the confusion that I have. I started working from 1 May 2014 as a temporary employee until 30 September 2014 and I earned R5000 a month during that time. I was made a permanent employee as of 1 October 2014 and I started earning R10000 a month. I am currently registering as a tax payer with SARS and I wonder if I will qualify for a refund from SARS or not?

DO I have to pay PAYE and do SARS give money back?

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 February 2015

I earn R107000p/a should I pay tax and how much, I hear people say that one can file a request to get their tax money from SARS, please illuminate as I'm really in the dark.

Penalty fee for late payment of tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 February 2015

Please explain what charges are laid against someone for paying tax late?

Important tax enquiry?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 February 2015

I bought land and built a rental house. I have upfront fees which appear on the pro Forma account of the transferring lawyers. Such expenses are :

Registration fee. 6 months Municipal Rates upfront. Rates clearance certificate fee. Transfer duty. Deeds office registration fee. FICA verification. Lodging agents fee and postage. Sundry expenses (phone calls, postage, file storage fee, printing, photocopying, emails and faxes). Fee for consent to transfer from HOA. Paid management for HOA consent and levy figures...

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PIT Assurance Audit turnaround

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 February 2015

How does one get selected for a SARS Assurance audit? What is the turnaround time?

Medical refund from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 18 February 2015

What is the limit a person can claim for medical paid cash out of your pocket and not by medical aid. Even though we have medical

How long, if you dont have a tax number, do u have before you need if u have recently been employed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 February 2015

Lets say someone just recently started working, and wont be able to get their tax number before pay day. Is there an allowance or period that that person allowed to get my tax number without any penalties?

My wife earns 35% commission (salary) per month ,how does her employer calculate her PAYE?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 February 2015

My wife does not earn a salary but earn 35 % commission on all work done. She generally earns more
than R10 000 per month. How does her employer calculate her PAYE?Can one use the calculator on
your website?

Can we deduct loan payments ans taxi fare expenses?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 February 2015

Hi TimI would like to know if a private company can deduct a loan repayment which was utilized in the production of income, the proceeds received and receivable, of which have been included in gross income. Furthermore, can the company also deduct other miscellaneous expenses such as taxi fare and so on. Thank you.

Provisional tax for bonus paid

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 February 2015

Ood day Tim, I heard from a passerby that I can ask my company to deduct provisional tax every month from my salary for the next reason :When I receive my annual bonus, it can be paid out in full, due to the fact that I already paid the tax throughout the year. Does this make sense? And how legit and effective is this? What if I am not due for an bonus for any reason whatsoever. . . Will the company be able to return the provisional tax money paid?

When is my first provisional tax payment duel?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 February 2015

I established a new medical practice in January 2015. When is the first provisional tax payment due?

What will my refund be?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 February 2015

How much should I expect to receive from SARS as a refund?

Should student register as a taxpayer

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 February 2015

Hi Tim,

My daughter is an Arts student and occasionally (2-3 times per year) does Poetry performances, for which she is usually paid in cash. She recently performed at a theater, and the theater company now wants her to register as a taxpayer in order for them to pay her. According to them, in November of 2014, a new law was passed requiring everyone that earns income to register as a taxpayer. Her total earning from the few performances she does for the year would hardly be in excess...

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Self-employed and Commission Earnings Tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 February 2015

I will be starting a new job where I will be working on a contract basis and invoice the company each month for my hours worked to receive payment. How much will I be taxed? 25%?

Also I might start earning commission a few months down the line, how much tax am I charged on commission?

Thank you in advance for the help!

Tax calculation on cost to company package of R 988 152

  Written by Marc   Posted 9 February 2015

I am 43 and I earn per month a gross of R71 805, with a contribution of R3705. 15 as my contribution towards my pension. I have made provision for payment of my bonus as at my birth date which is 03 August of every year with the option the tax thereof recurring. What should be take home after tax, put differently, what should I be contributing as my tax on a monthly basis?

I started with my new employer on 01 October 2014, does a start date have an effect on my tax contributions, if s...

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Homeloan interest payments or the whole repayment

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 February 2015

SARS have asked me to take a look at my 2014 return and to correct any "errors" that I find. I receive property rental income. I have a bond on that property. Should I list the interest portion of my bond repayments under "interest" and am I able to claim the balance of the repayments under other? I seem to have entered those figures incorrectly, which may be what is bothering SARS.
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