I'm earning above the tax threshold and have not submitted tax returns.

  Written by Marc   Posted 22 November 2012

How do I go about avoiding penalties? Do I just submit for this year on e-filing or do I apply for the VDP to avoid penalties?

Was I qualified to pay tax return in 2007-2008?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2012

I never submitted my tax return for 2007-2008. At that time, I was earning R69000 per annum. Also the tax return was done manually and unfortunately I can't find any copy. Now in 2012, SARS wants me to pay R8000 penalty.

My questions are:

1: was I qualified to pay my tax return?
2: What must do to dispute this penalty as I am not earning much currently?

Thanks in advance for your advice.
Ps: I am a permanent resident(SA).

How to submit a dispute after IT34 notice

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2012

I am a medical doctor working in a state hospital. I get an IRP5 from Western Cape department of Health. I also earned R12 020 in the last year doing private locums which I have declared. I understand that I will have to pay tax on this amount and have made provisions for this. When I received my IT34, it says I owe R11000 (almost as much as I earned in total). I usually get money back on my returns (from medical aid, income protection and retirement annuity) so I don't know how they calculat...

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My surname has changed, do I need to change it manually?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2012

My surname has changed, as I got married. Does it automatically change on my e-filing according to my ID number, or do I need to change it manually? If so, how do I go about that? And is it even necessary to change it on my tax info at all?

Tax claim for medical expenses

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2012

Hi Tim

I had to get two hearing aids but the medical aid only paid for one. I was told that I can claim the cost for the other one from tax but if I use the e-filing calculator it seems as if I will only get R5000 back of the R15000 I paid. Is that possible or how do I claim the full amount?

ITR12 and Provisional Tax, how does it all work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2012

Hi Tim, I am registered as a provisional tax payer as I run a sole prop but I am also registered for PAYE as I am employed by a CC I am a member of and I draw a salary. The ITR12 takes into consideration only the PAYE and UIF paid but not the provisional tax paid. Will SARS make the connection that the amount showing as owed on the ITR12 for the provisional tax has already been paid when I submitted my IRP6's? The amounts are correct (what the ITR12 says I owe and what I actually paid as provisi...

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What to do if I received two IRP5's?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2012

I moved jobs in January 2012 and thus received two IRP5's from my old and new employers. How do I go about submitting this on efiling as only one is currently shown (loaded)?

Our cleaner earns R1 200 per month for working 2 days per week. She is registered as a taxpayer, bu

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2012

She has not submitted a tax form because of her salary. She is retiring at the end of December and we have been told that she will not be entitled to her pension if she does not submit her tax. Please could you help answer our question?

How do I submit my tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2012

I need to submit my return after completing it with your service. How do I go about doing so?

Received payment reference code from bank, entered into voucher block, not being accepted. Why?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2012

On completion of your questionnaire, I was asked for payment. It has already gone off my bank account and a reference no was given. I entered it into the block on your voucher payment page, but it is not accepted. Please advise.

I have been employed for 7 years but have never registered for tax.

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2012

I need to get up to date with my tax paying. I am being issued penalties. But when I phone in they said I need to sort it out on my eFiling. I have no idea what to do. Is there someone who is able to help me? I am willing to pay.

I owe SARS money but never even used eFiling. Help!

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 November 2012

I started my job in august 2011 and was earning R14500 after deductions. My company pays tax and UIF, PAYE for me but recently I learned that I owe SARS R5000, why? I'm not sure what to do. I never even registered for e filing. Please help.

I submitted my IRP5 and received an SMS saying account balance: -12000. Selected for audit.

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 November 2012

I submitted my IRP5 at a SARS branch in Joburg and I received an SMS saying
Tax return assessment result: R-12000. Acc bal:R-12000. Selected for audit: Yes.
What does it mean?

Is unpaid salaries included on my IRP5 not deductible as a bad debt?

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 November 2012

Salary that was due to me, however not paid by my previous employer was included as income on my IRP5. I included it as a bad debt deduction & SARS disallowed in my assessment. Please advice as to what I can do.

How do I get a tax number?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 November 2012

If I have not worked before and I am intending to apply for a job as a part-time student assistant and the potential employer requires a tax number, what do I do?

What do I need to do to get a tax certificate?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 November 2012

Good Day,

I am uncertain if I am registered with SARS, on my IRP5 I have a 10 digit income tax ref number. I have been paying tax for the past 5 or 6 years but I have never submitted any thing to SARS. I urgently need a tax certificate. What do I need to do in order to get a tax clearance certificate?

How long does it take for my tax refund to be paid?

  Written by Marc   Posted 9 November 2012

How long does it take for my tax refund to be paid into my account when submitted through e filling?

Are there penalties on incorrect information?

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 November 2012

Hi, I mistakenly did not pick up my medical payments deducted from my salary as a 'tax perk' which therefore adds to my taxable amount. I now have to pay in more tax after I have already completed both provisional tax forms, only to discover this now when I must submit my ITR12 now in November. Are there penalties and interest involved, since the year end is Feb and it's now Nov already?

I am unable to enter information on the form provided.

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 November 2012

On the displayed tax form displayed I am unable to enter the required information as expected.

How do I file my tax return for the first time?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I haven't done a tax return before but I was registered by my employer. Ho do I go about doing my returns and what penalties should I expect? Can you help in this situation and what will it cost if you can?

How can I get my tax number?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

How do I apply for a tax number?

How do I account for Rental Income in my personal tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I have a property in a sectional title that I have rented out since 1 October 2011. Where and what do I fill in on my tax return?

How do I get a tax rerence number for a deceased individual?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I am looking for a tax reference number for my late mother as places like Sanlam require it. How do I go about finding it?

Why have SARS not allowed all my medical expenses as a tax deduction?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I have completed my efiling however now have a query. I claim back about R4000 worth of medical expenses incurred by myself, but was only refund R600. Is this an error?

Why does it appear to be so difficult t upload a document on e-filing?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I have tried every way i can think of to upload a document but i still get a message saying something like error - no document uploaded.
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