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Resubmitting an assessed and audited tax return?

  Written by Marc  

How do I go about changing a tax return (increase income), that has been submitted, assessed and audited (no problems found by SARS) in a prior year? If indeed possible, would there be any penalties? (Assuming that taxable income remains below the thresh-hold).

Can CGT be deferred in this instance?

  Written by Marc  

As a pensioner I have sold 2 flats that were getting too difficult to manage long distance. I have re-invested the proceeds in ETFs. Both these instruments were/are meant to be sources of retirement income. Do I have to pay CGT or can it be deferred until I draw from my ETFs?

Debit Pull on eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

Is it possible to do a VAT split payment debit pull on efiling?

What is the meaning of the term "Rating Percentage" as found on the ITA34?

  Written by Marc  

What is the meaning of the term "Rating Percentage" as found on the ITA34?

Returns not requested by SARS do I leave it?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted all the outstanding returns SARS requested. However, I see SARS did not request returns for 2009 and 2012. I am sure I have never submitted those years. What do I do? Request the returns or wait for SARS to request?

Also, a refund is due to me. But my bank details changed. Do I just upload the new details?

SARS audit

  Written by Marc  

If I have done my provisional tax on eFiling, how many days does SARS take to do an audit? Or ask supporting docs?
Thank you

Business returns and provisional tax

  Written by Marc  

Must I make payment immediately on e-filing where it says "make payment" or must I wait for SARS to email me for confirmation amount due?

How much will I get from SARS if my income tax is 52 212,00

  Written by Marc  

How much refund will I get if my tax income is R52 212;00

How do I claim study fees from my employer without being taxed heavily?

  Written by Marc  

I have a query regarding the payment of exams.
I recently registered and paid via my credit for an expert certification exam costing R20000.
My company agreed to pay half of the amount on condition that I sign a document stating that I will be liable for the amount should I fail or leave the company.
Unfortunately due to the scarce availability of seats to write the exam I had to use my personal credit card to book a seat as one became available or risk not being able to sit for the exam....



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SARS wants me to submit supporting documents, but the document list is empty

  Written by Marc  

I think SARS owes me a refund because my ITA34 reflected a negative number and said "refund due to you". Anyway they are now giving me grief, disputing my refund and demanding I respond in 21 days by sending me a "Final Request to Revise Income Tax Return or Submit Relevant Material". However in this document they say: "In the event that you couldn't find an error, you also had the option of submitting to SARS copies of the following material in support of the declarations made in your income tax return:" This is followed by an empty document list. ...



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In Maternity case, will SARS use 8 months or use total salary for tax year?

  Written by Marc  

Both my wife and I receive a salary from our CC. She was on maternity leave for 4 months (Aug-Nov) in which she didn't receive any salary, only her UIF.

Everything is now back to normal. Last night I came to realize that there is more profit in the CC than I would like and it would be better if I pay that profit out as a salary in Feb.

My question is thus...

Lets assume her total salary for the 2014 tax year will be R120k

Will she be taxed R9520 (R10k average salary over 12 months) Thus total Salary of R120k for the 2014 tax year or...



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How long will it take for SARS to pay out my refund?

  Written by Marc  

How long will it take for SARS to pay out my refund? I submitted my tax returns on 18 Feb 2014 and would like to know when I can expect the money?

Penalties on provisional return payments?

  Written by Marc  

I assess my income for the year on the 25th February 2014, make a payment to be sure that estimates are going to 90 % correct, on the 27th February 2014 a large amount is paid ... will I attract tax penalties?

Maximum amount an RA can be, to qualify for a single payment?

  Written by Marc  

I seem to remember that the maximum cash single amount (R75,000) that can qualify to be taken on retirement of an RA is to be increased to R150,000.

How fast are refunds paid out in 2014?

  Written by Marc  

How long will SARS take to pay out a rebate consisting of the 4 previous consecutive years, considering the payout has gone for a review?

Limit on medical expenses claimed by an older than 65 taxpayer?

  Written by Marc  

Is there a provision in the tax act which limits the amount of medical expenses (not medical aid contributions) that a taxpayer older than 65 may claim, to not more than 50% of their taxable income? I have been told this by a SARS employee in response to a query re a revised assessment disallowing some medical expenses.

Need to register eFiling for my mom?

  Written by Marc  

How to go about registering for someone if you have power of attorney?

Avoid annoyance of IRP6 submission?

  Written by Marc  

I am a pensioner and get a pension that is taxed plus RA payments and receive interest on investments that are below taxable.

How do I avoid filling in a IRP6?

How much of the inheritance should I allocate for personal income tax/estate duty?

  Written by Marc  

The lawyer who is finalising my uncle's will / estate said we would all be paid out by the end of Feb. There is no property or anything that is getting transferred only cash payments made to those of us in his will. What tax will I have to pay on it? Is there a limit/bracket/ceiling? and lastly even if we've got a lawyer dealing with it the estate, will the lawyer take care of the estate duty before paying out the beneficiaries?

Tax difference on bonuses?

  Written by Marc  

how does my tax work on my annual bonus. I earn R7500 p/m and pay R343.34 in tax why when I get a 13 cheques does my tax go up to R1693.33.

Second provisional tax calculation and supporting documents required?

  Written by Marc  

How do we calculate second provisional tax and what documents are required?

I am confused when IRP6 and IRT12 forms must be submitted?

  Written by Marc  

My dad is considered a provisional taxpayer with SARS. I am confused as to when he must submit IRP6 and IRT12 forms?

WEAR-AND-TEAR OR DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE of INCOME TAX ACT NO. 58 OF 1962?

  Written by Marc  

WEAR-AND-TEAR OR DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE of INCOME TAX ACT NO. 58 OF 1962
is it still valid - can I use this list of depreciation in 2014 or has there been changes made?

Under review by SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I live with my Parents and have been running a very small business for about 6 years now, by small I mean very small less than R35 000 turnover per year. I have been doing my eFiling all the time and have never had any problems from my side and from SARS' side. I have just done my 2013 returns and the only difference from last year is that I have made my business even smaller with less turnover and profit, now suddenly I receive a mail saying I am under review and I must submit supporting docs. ...



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Business expense refund?

  Written by Marc  

I have my own private practice. What percentage of my business expenses occurred throughout the year can I expect to get back?
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