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Physical Presence test questions?

  Written by Marc  

I have had a complex tax year!

Firstly I am a RSA resident.
From 1/3/2013 - 18/5/2013: 79 DAYS I worked in USA, and was paid by the USA firm.
From 13/08/2013 - today: 72 DAYS I have worked in Zambia on contract, paid out of SA.

My questions are:
1. If I go passed the 183 days, will my tax be refunded?
2. What am tax am I liable for if I had to go passed the 183 days?
3. If I go on holiday for the remaining 40 days outside SA does that count, or do...



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SARS refund - how long?

  Written by Marc  

I would like to know how long does it take for SARS to pay my money in my account as a refund?

How do I use the TaxTim calculator?

  Written by Marc  

How does the TaxTim tax calculator work?

How long does it take to get a response from SARS regarding my refund?

  Written by Marc  

After I have completed my tax returns how long is it going to take for me to know if I qualify for a refund or not?

I am waiting for a response from SARS about my Audit?

  Written by Marc  

I was audited on the 3rd of October SARS said they would call me within 2 weeks now after that. 2 weeks I got reference and case number - now what?

Missing "Income Replacement Benefit" certificate - what do I do?

  Written by Marc  

My employer completes my ITR12 and as I don't have any other claims or income, it is usually fine to be submitted as is. However, SARS says I owe them money. As I understand from our finance department, my employer never attached the "Tax certificate on income replacement benefits" that states that the employees does have access to a disability income benefit. They said that this is the reason I owe SARS money and once I submit the certificate I will owe SARS nothing. How do I explain to SARS m...



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Does SARS, pay all the previous years and do they have my previous IRP5's?

  Written by Marc  

If I do tax returns, will SARS still refund me for the past years that I`ve been paying tax if I am eligible.

Secondly does SARS, has my previous IRP5 from my previous employer?

Overtime tax - how does it work?

  Written by Marc  

Hi! My husband gets paid fortnightly, the last 2 weeks he's worked 58hrs overtime(1.5) and 7hrs doubletime. His normal rate is @R62p/h. We've heard some rumours about 'supertax' where they deduct more than normally. If that's true will you please provide me with a method to work this out. Thanks.

Can I deduct the interest I pay my mother from my rental income as part of Interest/Finance Charges?

  Written by Marc  

On two occasions, my mother has been kind enough to grant me funds from her positive flexi loan balance that I used as a deposit when applying for finance for investment properties. On a monthly basis I pay my mother interest on the funds she granted me. Can I deduct the interest I pay my mother from my rental income as part of Interest/Finance Charges?

How do I know if I am due a tax refund?

  Written by Marc  

Is there anyway of determining whether I am due a tax refund before filing my ITR12 with SARS?

How do I know when my tax return has been accepted/finalised?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim,

I have read through your blogs and I have to express my amazement. Really great stuff! I

I completed my tax return last night via eFiling and I have only received an ITA34 almost immediately after filing it. According to the ITA34, SARS owes me R4954. Is there a difference between that and a ITSA? I have never received an ITSA in the past, but it seems like everybody does get one. How do I know that everything is in order and that my return is accepted? I have gone...



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What if I earn different amounts per month, how is the tax calculated?

  Written by Marc  

What happens if my income varies in different months?Example:Jan-March I earn only R5,000 per monthApril & May I earn R6,500Remainder of the year I earn R5,000I am registered for tax so should I immediately be taxed for the months I earn R6,500?What if it varies even more and I earn a range from R5,000 to R5,990 each month so it goes untaxed but my years payment is over the non-taxed payment collectively for the year, How can I estimate how much I should have in savings if I am requested for...



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Your documents received and still waiting to be assessed after more then 7 days?

  Written by Marc  

How long can SARS take?

After an audit has been completed, will SARS use my 'original IT34A assessment'?

  Written by Marc  

I recently filed my tax return through the eFiling thing and I was told by SARS that I am being audited. Because I am new to the eFiling thing, I submitted my return twice. The 'original assessment' which showed a -R3,684.00 amount contains the most accurate information as the main difference I noticed between the 'additional assessment' (which stated that I owe SARS over R2,000 ) and the 'original assessment' was the number of people covered on medical aid. In the original assessment, it stated...



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How much must you earn to qualify for a tax refund?

  Written by Marc  

How much must you earn to qualify for a tax return?

Working for government. Tax deductions for eg stationary and courses that I have paid for myself?

  Written by Marc  

I work for Gauteng Department of education. I am a Therapist and from time to time I buy my own stationary, therapy material and incentives for the children. I also do courses at my own expense. Where do I deduct the above mentioned expenses?

Return - Data Submitted To ITS - what does this mean? I have not been asked for any documents?

  Written by Marc  

Return - Data Submitted To ITS - what does this mean? I have not been asked for any documents?

What is PAYE and how does it work?

  Written by Marc  

What is PAYE and how does it work?

Tax submition in review and are we noified of penalties or surprised?

  Written by Marc  

Hi TaxTim, thank you for a great blog-site!
I have a question, I have submitted my tax, also got the letter requesting the IRP5 as code 4102, PAYE credit of R30 551.15 was being questioned. I have submitted the respective IRP5 for review already. Do you have knowledge of:

1. How they would go about inspecting whatever they feel might be wrong on it?
2. How long that process could possibly take?
3. Would they pay out another(next) year if the previous is under above review?...



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I earn a salary and pay tax as per usual, if I consult and receive other income, what is the tax tha

  Written by Marc  

I receive a salary per month and pay my usual taxes. I am assisting a friend on a monthly basis with his business in my spare capacity. He pays me per month R4 700.00 consultation fees and would like to be invoiced for that. I am not registered as a business, what are the tax implications for me.

I have unpaid taxes I need to settle with SARS.

  Written by Marc  

I owe SARS unpaid assessed VAT which is accumulating interest and penalties. It has been almost 10 years and I received no correspondence from them concerning this matter. Upon my recent request for a tax clearance certificate I was told I had unpaid taxes that are accumulating interest. How do I go about settling this with SARS. I am now unemployed and have no assets. Can I make small payments or get part of it written off as I was unaware of this matter until now?

Penalties on undeclared offshore property?

  Written by Marc  

If an offshore property was transferred into your name in 2009 as a gift from an overseas family member, and you never declared it to SARS or SARB, what type of penalties do you face. What is the process to declare this now, forms, etc.

How soon will I get paid after receiving the second ITA34 assessment?

  Written by Marc  

How soon will I get my rebate after receiving the second ITA34 assessment?

How soon after the second receiving the second ITA34 will I get paid?

  Written by Marc  

How soon after I received the second ITA34 assessment will I get paid?

Am I owed a refund if my second ITA34 shows an amount of R0 and the statement of account is -R14 000

  Written by Marc  

What does it mean if my first ITA34 showed an amount of R-14000 and SARS then requested additional documents which I submitted. They then sent a second ITA34 which showed and amount of R0.00. The statement of account still reflects R-14 000. Am I getting a refund or am I not getting anything?
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