Owning a second property with no real rental income and the implications on tax

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 August 2014

I own a second property which is an apartment in a small block of flats. My in-laws are the tenants so I don't charge rent. However, they do pay the monthly levies for the apartment.
Since I don't charge rent, would the monthly levies that they pay be seen as an income to me from the apartment? (As the owner of the property, I would normally have to pay this). Expenses that I incur on the property are rates & taxes, bond interest and insurance. These expenses exceed the monthly levies....

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Can a SARS refund be audited after your audit have been completed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 August 2014

Good morning
Have received a completion letter, have refund due to me. Now they say I cannot receive my payment because my refund is being audited. How can I overcome this and receive my payment?

Can I submit required documents electronically?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 August 2014

SARS Bethlehem branch told me to bring some documents. How do I submit them electronically? Will I have to go to the branch?

What documents are needed for submission of my ITR12 Tax Return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 August 2014

What is IT3b? And what other documents are needed from me so that I can submit my returns?

Will SARS refund me if I have outstanding claims?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 August 2014

Will SARS refund me if I have outstanding claims to submit?

Verification and supporting documents twice

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

I have submitted my tax return whereafter they asked for supporting documents, which I uploaded via efiling. Then Sars issued me with a letter saying the original assessment is correct and no changes has occurred. Two days later I get a letter again from SARS asking again for the same Supporting documents. This letter looks exactly the same as the first. I submitted the supporting documents again. Why would sars want to verify my detail twice ? I dont understand , why would they ask another time...

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Medical deduction - who can claim?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

I am paying for a medical aid that I am not on, it is for my wife and 3 kids the medical aid is on her name but the payments are deducted from my bank account. Can I claim for this on my tax return? if the answer is yes what proof do I give sars because the medical aid certificate is on her name

I filed my tax for 2012 in 2014, will I still get the refund due to me?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

I submitted my SARS for 2014 and I did get back a refund, I haven't filed for 2012 at the same time and I have a refund due to me, does it fall away because I haven't submitted the same year, or will I still get it?

What expenses can he claim on to get a refund back from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

hI TIM,I HAVE A CLIENT WHO HAS WORKED AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND PAYE HAS BEEN DEDUCTED FROM HIM IN TOTAL OF ABOUT R150,000.Can he claim on petrol expenses and travel expense if he does not have a travel allowance?

Second Verification at SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

I filed my return and was selected for audit/verification due to the fact that my employer hadn't yet submitted our IRP5's to SARS. I sent through all my supporting documents and waiting for response. I then received a completion letter 15 days later, along with my SOA indicating my refund amount. Further wait of a week, I now have received a second letter requesting supporting documents again? I phoned the contact centre and they advised that I was selected for a second verification and needed ...

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I have done my return via eFiling, and have been told that I am due a large refund. Nothing has happ

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2014

I have done my return via eFiling, and have been told that I am due a large refund. Nothing has happened now for about two weeks. How do I follow up?

Why is my SARS refund delayed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

Hi Tim,

My route has changed from last year meaning the private and business km's. Have already submitted through eFiling 2 weeks ago. How long will it take for me to get a refund?

Tax help needed urgently!

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

I just did my income tax and the papers I received shows tax credits and adjustments -26186.88 and under that it says net amount refundable under this assessment after allowable credits -1804.88 how do I know what I'm going to get back please help as I am struggling to understand thank you

Tax claim at SARS wen unemployed and have a IRP5 from 2012?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

How can I make a Tax claim at SARS wen I am unemployed and I do have a IRP5 forms as taxpayer can I do it online?

What does TaxTim charge for assistance?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

What are you various payment options?

What qualifies as a PBO donation?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

Hi Tim,I have file my tax return for the 2011 and claim for donation on the code 4011 for the amount of R13500.00 to church of my choice for the faith of goodwill. All payments have been made in cash payments for that tax year of 2011. To my question is SARS selected me for auditing and I have provided them all documents like my medical aid certificates, RA Old Mutual ITC and my IRP5 certificate for 2011. Do I still need to provide the proof for that donation of the above amount and do I need to...

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How Long Does It Take For SARS To Refund After Submitting Supporting Documents

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 July 2014

Submitted manually on the 21 July, they requested supporting documents which I submitted on the 22 July, received a message from SARS that amount to be refunded is -R4529.17, which I haven't received to date. How long does it take for the refund to be paid out after submitting all documents needed?

What documents do I need?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 July 2014

What documents do I need copies of to do my tax?

My previous employer is ignoring my requests for my IRP5's, what can I do?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 July 2014

My previous employer is ignoring my requests for my IRP5's,What can I do?

Claim for medical plan payments

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 July 2014

I have a Health Insurance Policy but not a medical aid! Can I claim for the contributions to this, amounts to about R10572-00.

Tax status before submission?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 July 2014

Can I have a provisional calculation on tax before I submit on Efiling?

tax tables for PAYE for 2006

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 July 2014

SARS has required that I complete PAYE recons and IRP5's on e filing for 2006 tax year. Where can I get tax tables for PAYE for 2006 tax year which show PAYE and site split

Unemployed and being audited

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 July 2014

Hi thereI'm currently unemployed and have been since dec 2012. Ive done my 2014 tax return and of course all amounts are zero, but now they are requesting supporting docs, auditing me. What documents are they looking for as I don't have an income/IRP5 ETC…..

Tax refund from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 July 2014

If I buy a property worth R400 000 cash, can I claim tax refund when I submit my IRP5 and how much will I get back as a refund?

Completion letter received but still being audited.

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 July 2014

I was selected for audit this year and asked to submit supporting documents. I sent all documents through on the 2nd of July via eFiling. In the 3rd of July I received a letter of completion stating that the verification had been completed and no changes will be made to my return. It has now been 3 weeks and the refund has still not been paid. When I called the call centre to enquire the status, they said that I am still being audited? I am now confused as the letter stated the completion on the...

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