How can SARS assess me as being R80,900 in arrears when I pay PAYE each month?

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 August 2013

SARS sent me an SMS saying I have R80,900 in tax arrears. Although I'm registered as a provisional taxpayer, I also paid PAYE through my employer of R39,010.89, and then an additional payment of R44,000.00 three months ago (as am married in C.O.P. and my wife has an annuity income). Can you advise me how to go about finding out why they say I owe so much? I'm freaked out as I simply can't pay.

What is the simplest way to apply for a tax number if you have never applied for it before?

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 August 2013

I am trying to apply for a job and on the application form they ask for my tax number and I do not have one at the moment, how can I apply for a tax number?

Procedure to be followed to submit overdue Business tax returns

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 August 2013

What should I do to capture my business tax returns that are outstanding since 2006?

Do I still pay in when I received SMS from SARS saying they owe me after last return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 August 2013

Hi! Your website is very informative. I was requested to submit outstanding returns for last 5 yrs via telephone.
I however updated the returns and then was asked to pay a penalty of R12500. A few weeks later I received an ITSA- statement of account stating I owe R50 404-00. I however settled the amount as my wife received disability from her insurance. The collection department stated that I still owe them the penalty of R12500. The ITSA only reflects interest on late payment and no pen...

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Referral for audit taking ages - can I speed it up?

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 August 2013

I submitted my return and supporting documentation and I received notice on e filing that my return is referred for audit. I called SARS and they advised that the turnaround time can be anywhere from 3 to 12 months for an audit to occur. They advised that all refunds over R10 000 go for audit. Because I work on commission and claim expenses my refunds are always greater that R10 000, but never takes more than about 2 - 3 weeks.

Is there any way I can speed the audit process up for th...

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What is my tax number please?

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 August 2013

Can you please check my tax number? My ID number is xxxxxxxxxx.

Two digit country code?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 August 2013

On efiling it keeps asking for a two digit "country code" & I can't complete the return without it... What is the country code for South Africa?

Can a 17 year old apply for a tax number?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 August 2013

Can a 17 year old apply for a tax number? Don't I have to be over 18 to qualify to get one?

Account balance due by you, what does this mean?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 August 2013

I submitted my IRP5 on Friday and received an SMS saying "thank you for filing your 2013 tax return, account balance: R2120 due by you, please refer to your mail". What does this mean? I haven't received my money yet, what can I do?

How would I be taxed if I am spending every second month out the country for work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 August 2013

I have been offered a job within South Africa that has various branches across the world. I will be contracted by the company. Thus I will be spending every second month out of the country, 6 months away and 6 months home. I would like to know how I am going to be taxed because I am not 100% sure?

Do I need to declare a lump sum death benefit payout to SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 August 2013

My husband recently passed away and I received a lump sum death benefit payout, which already had tax deducted from it. Do I still need to declare this income and if so, what type of income is this?

Registration of employees who don't earn more than 5000 pm

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 August 2013

I have a business with 8 employees who each earn below the threshold of tax. Do I have to register them?

Forgot SARS username and password

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 August 2013

I forgot my SARS I'd and password. Is there a way that you can resend it to me?

Can I register for a tax number before I get the job and then update the details?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 August 2013

Hi,I have not registered for a tax number yet and I want to start job hunting.Can I register for a tax number before I get the job and then update the details?Thanks,Lauren

25% tax but under threshold

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 August 2013

Hi Tim. I'm a freelance drama actor. I get paid around R3000 and am taxed at 25% each month. Do I get a percentage of my tax paid back, or all of it???

Meaning of source code 3805

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 August 2013

What does the source code 3805 mean?

Query Sars Status button

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 August 2013

Where on e-filing do I find the "Query Sars Status" button? Looks like I can't find it.

Can a refugee apply for a SARS tax number?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 August 2013

Can a non-South African (refugee status holder) apply for a SARS number?

I got a Verification of Assessment letter - when do I get my refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 August 2013

I filed my return on the 19th July 2013 and got a letter indicating that I should submit supporting documents. On the 30th I submitted the supporting documents and on 31st I received a verification of assessment indicating that there has been no adjustment. However, the original adjustment show that I have a refund. On checking my e-file profile the status reads: correction filed.
Does this mean that I should be getting my refund soon or what?

How to get tax money back

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 August 2013

Hai. I want to know how to get my tax money back. From SARS.

My tax position at the end of February 2014 after I received income from two different employers

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2013

Hi Tim

From my permanent employer I received R5000.00 per month which was increased to R5500.00 per month from July 2013. My contract for this job comes to an end half way through January 2014, therefore being 10.5 months of the 2014 tax year. My employer does deduct any amount for PAYE.

From February 2013 to August 2013 (being a 6 month contract) I had a part time job (being a different employer), where I received R3000.00 per month. My employer here deducted R750.00 per month for PAYE....

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Appealing the result of an objection

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

I lodged a NOO on my assessment and this has been partially approved however when checking the assessment issued as a result of the NOO, I noticed that there are still errors. Can I lodge a second NOO or do I have to lodge a NOA? And if so how does this work?

How to file with SARS on mobile phone without Adobe

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

I want to file on my mobile phone but the forms are in Adobe Flash. I use mobile which doesn't use Adobe Reader. How can I obtain them and fill them in?

Freelancer - local and international - Needs to start keeping records for tax purposes

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

I have been freelancing for local and international companies for a few months. I need to get my tax admin sorted out. I work from home and am on my husbands medical aid.

Where do I start and how do I maintain all my information that I need to? I'm happy to set up Excel docs to keep records. I'd like to know what I should be keeping records of,  where I can benefit from tax refunds, and what expenses I can set against the business. Do you have any templates I could use?

Als...

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The IT12 won't open on eFiling

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

I can access the account but it wont generate the IT form. I get as far as to click on IT12z, then the screen goes grey and it sticks there. I don't know what software SARS uses and the agents working there don't know either. I just can't complete, calculate and file an IT12 in one go. Either I can't access the account or can't complete the task.
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