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What happens if a taxpayer passes away?

  Written by Marc  

What if one passed away can anyone on your family can claim your tax?

Outstanding tax returns deceased 87 year old.

  Written by Marc  

My 87 year old father passed away in Feb 2014. The executor of the estate told me that they can't finalize estate because he hasn't submitted tax returns since 2010. All documents I have is his bank statements. He was a retired farmer and did not receive a pension. What should I do?

Tax exemption information for old age and disability centre?

  Written by Marc  

We have applied for a tax exemption as non profit organisation last year December, we didn't receive a response. What can we do to get the certificate?

SARS Income Tax Refund Calculator

  Written by Marc  

How accurate is your Refund Calculator?

Also how much will you charge me to submit me 2014 return?

Why pay tax when u a not unemployed????

  Written by Marc  

Hi! I been receving a sms on my phone that ( it say Dear Taxpayer,your account for Income Tax Number ******3150 is R7101 in arrears.Make payment urgently to avoid legal action.but I do not have an income, I do not have a job!

Tax enquiry regarding deductions and insurance payouts?

  Written by Marc  

A client has broken his fingers and cannot perform his work commitments as a personal trainer and actor. He is trading as a sole proprietor. First question is, will he be taxed on his payout for impaired benefits from his insurance company? Secondly, what supporting documents need to be submitted to the insurance company for this payout? Thirdly, what expenses can be deducted from a client who is either a model/actor that is paid via an agent?

Can a former student reclaim tax paid while working as a student?

  Written by Marc  

When I was a student, I worked for a corporate (twice - 2012/2013, and 2013/2014) and paid SARS income tax on the money I earned. Can I reclaim this money?I do not have the pay slip, but I do have the IRP5 forms. Even though it is about 24 months later, can I still reclaim it? Are students required to pay tax?

What is a 'Tax Return' and who has to fill it in?

  Written by Marc  

What is a 'Tax Return' and who has to fill it in?

What happens when I have more than one IRP5. Different employers not employed at the same time.

  Written by Marc  

What happens when I have more than one IRP5. Different employers not employed at the same time. How will I complete my eFiling then?

How do you know if you have tax returns?

  Written by Marc  

Who qualifies to get tax returns and how will you know if you have tax return? how to check if you have tax returns?

What do I do if I don't have a tax reference number but have been working for a few years?

  Written by Marc  

What do I do if I don't have a tax reference number but have been working for a few years?
The company I was first employed to took my documents to register at SARS, however I left a little while after that. Now at my new employer, 2 years later, I notice that my tax number is missing from my IRP5.
It seems I have not been registered. I have not filed taxes since then however I am on PAYE and tax is deducted monthly.
Am I in big trouble?

Once registered online for eFiling, do I have to present myself in person at a SARS branch?

  Written by Marc  

Once registered online for eFiling, do I have to present myself in person at a SARS branch?

Unemployed with no irp5 how do I claim tax?

  Written by Marc  

I have resigned from my company in December 2013, so I have paid tax on my income for a good couple months. I am still presently unemployed, how do I claim tax reason being no IRP5 etc?

Calculation Result Request

  Written by Marc  

I filed my tax returns through eFiling, but forgot to request for calculation result. Can I request for calculation result after eFiling?

Tax benefit for medical aid paid by employer vs employee

  Written by Marc  

I moved over from a permanent contract to a fixed contract with my current employer. This also resulted in a higher salary.

My previous contract included R800 contribution to medical aid out of R1084. I paid the balance through deduction on my salary. (personal expenses as they call it)

I now have to pay the full R1084 myself, but the company still pays it to the medical aid and deducts it of my salary monthly.

Is there any advantage of rather having it paid by ...



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How much tax it is for gross of R11 211,50 with pension contribution of R720.00

  Written by Marc  

If I get a gross salary of R11211.50 with pension contribution of R720.00 what will be or rather what is suppose to be my monthly tax payment?

What is a dispute on eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

What does it mean to dispute your return on eFiling?

Can a person who does not work get a tax reference?

  Written by Marc  

I was interviewed for a job placement and passed, I have never worked or been employed before. I was then asked to submit a few documents including a tax reference, my concern is that I don't know what it is and how to obtain it.

Tax on project bonus?

  Written by Marc  

If I my gross salary is R22 000 and my employer pay me R10 000 as a project bonus then how do they calculate my tax? I've been liable for R 3,421.27 on my salary before they paid me that project bonus. Now they deducted R 5,986.79. is that correct? Can you please tell me how do they calculate it? Are there separate tax rates on salary and project bonus or the calculate it like a person with R32 000 salary per month?

Will I receive my tax refund?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim.
If one of my tax returns says that I'm not up for audit and SARS owes me and the other says I'm up for audit and SARS still owes me. Will I receive the amount owed to me for the return I'm not audited for?

How long does it take for a refund, if any, to be paid ? Assuming everything is in order.

  Written by Marc  

How long does it take for SARS to refund a taxpayer who is due for a refund, assuming that all is in order with the return and that no supporting documents and audit is necessary?

What are the documents need to submit through online after filing my returns?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my tax return yesterday and received an SMS from SARS people asked me to submit the supporting documents?

What are the necessary documents I need to submit?

If I work only half year does this affect my taxable income in eyes of SARS or maybe my tax rebate?

  Written by Marc  

If I only worked half a year , how does this affect my tax calculation?

how much should I expect since Sars deducted R8000 from my salary of R32000 which was for five month

  Written by Marc  

I started working at a company as a temporary part-time employee last year July and I received my first salary in December 2013 which included all the money from the month I started working there. The salary was R32 800 and tax deducted from that money and I only received R24 000. From what I have heard is that the company deducts 25% from my income since I am a part time employee. I am not working anywhere else except for this company. Do I qualify to apply for a tax refund? And if yes, how muc...



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Will you be paid if you have investments and retirement annuities?

  Written by Marc  

Is it true that if you have investments and retirement annuity you will be paid on your tax returns?
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