I am blind in one eye am I classed as disabled.

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 April 2015

I am blind in my left eye due to a motorcycle accident 17 years ago I have never claimed and my doctor knows I have no sight in this eye . I was recently told I can claim as disabled due to this condition. I am on low pay and also have to pay for my medication for a heart conditions . . I was receiving working tax credit but now I been told I have to pay for my medication . . . Can you please offer me some advice if I am able to claim for help?

UK FUNDS RECEIVED MONTHLY HOW DO I LESSEN TAX IMPLICATIONS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 April 2015

I am a full time employee in South Africa but do part time work after hours for a solicitor in the UK - she pays me £300 per month which equates to about R5600 per month (depending on exchange rate). How can I lessen the tax implications on this amount? Do I need to pay tax on this amount and declare it as a additional income on my return?

IT3a flag stated, but I have my own business (consultant) - how to proceed with TaxTim questions?

  Written by Evan   Posted 17 April 2015

I am a sole practicioner (legal consulting), i. e. my own business, own expenses (work office and home office). I don't have an IRP5 or IT3a therefore. But I keep having the following queries from TaxTim after I've filled in all the questions: "You can't depreciate personal items if your IRP5/IT3a Income section isn't filled in. Fix it" "You can't claim home office expenses if your IRP5/IT3a Income section isn't filled in. Fix it" "You can't deduct other expenses related to income if your IRP5 ...

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Will I be receiving anything after submitting my tax certificate?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 April 2015

I have received a tax certificate from my previous employer. So this is my first time submiting to SARS. I received an sms stating that the amount due by me is R0,1 and I was selected for audit. On the certificate under 'income received' there is a substantial amount of over R50,000 under 'gross non-retirement fund income'. My question is what does that mean and will I be getting any thing.

Do I get taxed on pension fund lump sum if i'm being retrenched?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 April 2015

Im being retrenched and would like to take my pension in lump sum . Will I be taxed on it? and what other advice to you have on wrt to tax on retrenchment package. Can I get a refund on the tax when I to tax return in July?

Can I claim for vitamins with my medical slips?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 April 2015

Can I claim for vitamins with my medical slips?

Tax on commission to SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 April 2015

Is there tax paid on the basic of R5000 and an added commission of R5000 which comes conditionally?

Better returns with no medical expenses?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 April 2015

I just want to find out, what is the possibility of getting a better return without a medical aid.

Calculation of tax credits for medical aid contributions?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 April 2015

How does one calculate the tax credit for medical aid contributions for persons over 65. I would be grateful if you could answer with an example. Thank you

How can I claim my returns from paying school fees, groceries and my car for travelling to work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 April 2015

How can I claim my refund from paying school fees, groceries and my car for travelling to work everyday?

Submitting 5 years of ITR12s to SARS to claim back old medical contributions?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 April 2015

Really love the website and service. Have a question regarding very old tax forms. I have been employed for around 5 years but never submitted an tax return (thus only the IRP5's). I however did contribute to an medical aid of around R1,000 per month for all these years. How far back can I go to claim these refunds?

How do I get a tax refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 April 2015

Can I get tax refund from SARS?

What is the percentage of tax deducted from part time workers paid per hour?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 April 2015

How much tax will be deducted if I work part time without any fringe benefits?

What will my PAYE be?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 March 2015

I am going to be 67 in July
I earn R18000. 00 per month
The Company pays my full medical aid of R3940. 00

What should my paye be for the 2015 tax year

Many Thanks

Jasmin

Expenses allowed on sales commission?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 March 2015

Expenses allowed on Commission received on sales - what are they?

2015/16 UIF deduction

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 March 2015

Can you tell me when is the new UIF deduction coming into effect?

As from the beginning the 2016 tax period?

I am referring to the UIF deduction of R10 on the first R1000. 00 earned?

Will I be entitled to a tax refund from SARS>

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 March 2015

I started working January 2015, and started paying tax immediately. Does this make me eligible for a tax refund? I am slightly confused as to how this works. Help appreciated

Tax deductibility of training courses for the self-employed

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 March 2015

As a self-employed professional, can I deduct the cost of any courses I take to improve myself professionally? Thanks.

Tax om commission

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 March 2015

What is the percentage tax to pay on commission earned. My salary is R35 000 and some months I earn about R180 000 commission.

Claim on medical expenses from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 March 2015

Can you claim medical expenses like doctors and medicine if you only have a hospital plan

Tax refund problem - not receiving anything?

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 March 2015

2014 Tax went through 3 verification and an audit, SARS then verified 2013. I received completion letters for both 2014 and 2013 (received 23 February 2015). To date they have not requested any further documents and there is still no refund. All other returns submitted and banking details are up to date in act verified last year. What could the problem be?

Transfer balance of lump sum to living annuity. Is there tax involved?

  Written by Marc   Posted 18 March 2015

I am retiring now on 63 First R500000 of Lump sum is tax free. If I ask my company to transfer balance of Lump sum that is R400000 to a Alan Gray living annuity. Will there be any tax deducted.

Am I liable for a tax return if I am only employed for 4 months?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 March 2015

I am a housewife but am currently employed for the period of 4 months, earning R4000 pm. After this 4 month period I will be unemployed. My employer does not deduct PAYE. I have two questions about my situation. First, do I need to register as a tax payer and do a tax return?

Secondly, can I have my salary paid into a joint bank account that I share with my husband or will this implicate him on his tax return? Should I rather open up my own bank account?

I am just not sure...

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Payment: retirement withdrawal - net of tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 March 2015

When I receive a retirement withdrawal benefit is it paid after or before tax is deducted?

Tax enquiry on lump sums?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 March 2015

I am retiring this year on age 63 My lump sum will be R1 132 179 - How much tax will be deducted?
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