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.

If I was apart of a graduate programme, is the salary I received taxable?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 November 2012

I received a monthly salary during a 7 month Graduate Programme, which had taxed deducted per month.
I've heard some people say the were able to get the deducted tax back, and would like to know if this is true? If so, how would I go about getting that back?

Where do I include the Gross non-taxable income - source code 3696?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2012

If one receives an annuity and the annuity certificate states that there is a gross non-taxable portion (Code 3696) and a gross non-retirement fund employment income (Code 3698), which amount do I have to disclose in my tax return ans when completing the TaxTim questionnaire?

How do I register for tax after employer's bookkeeper told me I can't and that she must register me!

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2012

I started working for a company 4 years ago,and last year only became an employee,as previously I was a contractor.

Last year they started deducting tax,and when we had a meeting about it,I asked the bookkeeper for my tax number as I have no idea how tax work,and she yelled at me and said I am not allowed to register, especially not for eFiling, as she is the only one that can do this and she is in the process.
I then got my IRP5 form with my tax paid,and then heard I should've r...

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Does home loan interest charged affect my tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2012

I received a tax certificate from my bank showing the amount of interest charged on my home loan. Where or how do I enter this on SARS eFiling?

Does home loan interest charged effect my tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2012

I received a tax certificate from my bank showing the amount of interest charged on my home loan. Wherehow do I enter this on SARS eFiling?

How do I create a new eFiling account?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

My IRP5 had incorrectly been issued on my late husband's tax reference number. I had used this number to create an e-filing account. The reference number has since been sorted out at a SARS branch but not on e-filing. How to I change the tax reference number that my e-filing account is registered with?

SARS requested 2008 and 2010 tax return, can TaxTim do this for me?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

After submitting 2012 return , return mail requests that I submit my 2008 and 2010 tax return urgently.
Can you help me to submit this via e-filing please.

Do I have to be registered with SARS if I don't work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

I am a housewife and someone said to me that SARS must know of my existence. Is this true? Is it necessary to aggravate myself by standing in insanely long queues?

What does documentation for review actually mean?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

Hi there, all documents that SARS requested has been reviewed and given the all clear from the auditor at my local branch, when I called the call center they could not assist in telling me how long till the finalization. I don't understand if the all clear has been given by the auditor surely they can finalize it and do the payout? Or am I missing something?

Why has my assessment changed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

I submitted my tax return for year 2012 and I was told that I will be refunded then they asked me to submit my documents. I got a mail back from SARS saying I own them or am incorrect. Help please because first it was a minus amount and now it is a amount without the minus. Does this mean I own SARS? If yes is there a way I can ask for a reassessment or must i go in to SARS office to check everything?

Can you re-submit a 2011 tax return if it's been assessed already?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

The taxpayer did not tick the "disabled" block on the return for 2011.

How do I convert from a provisional taxpayer to a regular taxpayer?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

I have been paying tax as a Provisional Taxpayer to 2004 tax year. I was then permanently overseas and no longer liable for tax in SA. I returned in April 2012 and wish to pay tax as a regular taxpayer. Do I need to re-register or can I give my employer my provisional tax reference no.?

Does my son have to submit a return to SARS if he has been working overseas?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

My Son has been in Mauritius since January 2011, and teaching there since his work permit was authorised in approx June/July of 2011, therefore was effectively out of South Africa for the whole of 2011/2012 tax year. He will in all likelihood be teaching there for approximately 2 - 3 years. Does he have to submit a nil return to SARS and if so, how does he go about this on e-filing. What box does he tick?

Are there alternative methods of obtaining an IRP5?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

I need my IRP 5 from my previous employer in order to complete my tax return.

I have tried to limit all contact with my previous employer for serious emotional reasons. So my query is:

- Is there any other way of getting hold of my IRP5, other than having to contact them?
- Can I hire someone (if it comes to that) to collect/obtain my IRP5 for me?

Have problems with password on SARS eFiling website

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

I have tried to submit my Income Tax return via efiling but it keeps on telling me to include @#$%^& = which I have done but it does not accept it?

I completed this form wrong. I made a mistake on the income recieved.

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

My other problem is that I have registered for e-filing but forgot my username and password. I can no longer access this service.

IRP6 form

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

Do you perhaps know where I can access the IRP6 form?

I registered but cannot proceed to do my returns

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

I have registered my account but I am redirected to the homepage and I cannot proceed to do my returns.

Unable to register on eFiling

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 October 2012

Hi there. I followed the steps on TaxTim regarding filling in my info and even redeemed my coupon. I clicked on the Efiling page and tried to register but is showed an error message saying it was unable to verify my information and I should call the contact centre. I proceeded to call the contact centre and they had all my details on the system , the same ones I have but for some reason the system will not allow me to register. Please help. The consultant suggested I pop into a branch.

How to login as a student

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 October 2012

I am a UWC student and tried logging in but TaxTim registered me as a normal taxpayer, thus i am unable to complete the assignment as TaxTim is asking me: Are you registered as a taxpayer already? You will have a personal tax number if you are.... can you reset my registration?

How does the tax on medical aid contributions appear on my IRP5?

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 October 2012

I am a pensioner and the company I worked for pays my medical aid contributions in full. When I call up my file on efiling, the prepopulated fields are (3810) and (4005) with a "1" and field (4474) with the full amount of the contributions paid by the company. Is this correct? I do not receive a pension from the company.

Hi Tim, I am unemployed and I am unsure about what to do with my tax return next year.

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 October 2012

I also have an annuity that I still pay every month. What do I do next year with my return?
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