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Can I submit tax return?

  Written by Evan  

I have been unemployed from July 2010 till March 2013 and have been earning less than R65000 per annum. Now I've been employed as from April 2013 and I'm earning R77040 per annum, do I have to submit a tax return?

Monies paid out in tax year 2015/2016 being declared in the 2014/2015 tax year

  Written by Evan  

I retired at the end of February 2015. My Medical Aid contribution was paid by my company for the tax year 1 March 2014 to 28 Feb 2015.
The company also paid for March, April and May 2015 and have added this amount onto my IRP 5 source code 3810 for the 2014/2015 tax year. Should these months value, which fall in the 2015/2016 tax year not be declared in the tax year they were paid?

Independent Contractor - Allowable Expenses

  Written by Evan  

Hi, I'm an independent contractor and my income is indicated under code 3616. I don't get any allowance, and my company pays income tax every month. What I want to know is can I claim, under the allowable expenses, for things such as vehicle depreciation/KMs traveled/vehicle service costs etc?

Almost all my work related travels are from home to the client site and back, which I have kept a log book for.

I am charged by my previous employer to my IRP5 for FY 2006

  Written by Evan  

I have submitted my 2015 tax on the 01 July 2015 on SARS eFiling and I had a refund of R2200.00 and now SARS told me that I have an outsanding tax return for 2006, however I request my tax return on SARS eFiling for FY 2006 its not populated with the figures even if I refresh my IT12. Also when I my IRP5 from my previous employee this the request I have got:

Tax law only requires us to keep IRP5's for 5 years. However, we have them saved electronically going back to 2008 so if we are able to help the contractor, we will of course do so at no charge, but unfortunately, the IRP5's from prior to 2008 have been archived and are stored offsite...



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Sequestration - how to submit details to two returns

  Written by Evan  

I was sequestrated in June 2014 and applied for a new tax reference. How do I submit my medical aid and RA contributions as I have to tax returns to complete:

Supply the same information on both tax returns and SARS figures out the rest?
Or do I have to request new tax certificates and have the institutions split the contributions for each of the tax references / periods?

What constitutes business mileage if I stay temporarily closer to work?

  Written by Evan  

I live in one city and my normal office is in the city. I am currently involved in a project in another city which takes me away there for extended periods. I have a flat in the other city which I stay in while I am working there. What constitutes business mileage? I would think travel from home to the distant site would be business mileage. However probably not the daily commute in from my flat. Is this correct, or would the total distance away from my home be business mileage?

Tax up to date but SARS saying I owe them

  Written by Evan  

Last year all my outstanding previous years 2006 to 2014 was brought up to date via SARS eFiling and finally having to go into SARS to submit documents. After accumulative penalties deducted (R14k) and an audit I still managed to get a refund which was paid to me 15 July 2014 (11k).

This season 1 July 2015 I submitted my tax return, again I was selected for audit. SARS requested supporting docs which I submitted as per notification and I'm due a refund. Today I contacted SARS to inquire what the hold up was regarding my refund (R5k) and was informed that I owe SARS R4k which I have to settle first before I can receive my refund. ...



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Refund period

  Written by Evan  

I completed my tax return on 2 July & submitted supporting IRP5 doc as requested by them on 5 July. Any idea when I can expect my refund?

Company Contribution to a Provident Fund

  Written by Evan  

How do we handle company contribution to a provident fund? Do we reflect this in the provident section of the tax return?

How much do you pay for tax if you earn R52 000 rand per year?

  Written by Evan  

If you work on a year contract and earn 52 000 rand per year, how much do you pay for tax ?

Can I claim for depreciation on my personal vehicle used for business puposes?

  Written by Evan  

Can I claim on my personal vehicle used for business? I receive no allowance, just re-imbursement for petrol claims and services. I have a logbook indicating business vs personal use.

Cannot download either my assessment or letters

  Written by Evan  

Cannot download either my assessment or the contents of a letter requesting supporting docs, have downloaded the latest Adobe reader 12.

Would like to contact Tax tim

  Written by Evan  

What is your contact number?

Process of SARS and penalties for non-submission

  Written by Evan  

I would like to know what process does SARS follow after someone has submitted their tax returns information and what are the penalties for non-submission of a tax return or submission of false information?

Salary if I want to net R12000 after tax

  Written by Evan  

If I want to net R12 000 pm after my Tax and UIF deductions, how should my Gross earning be?

Please help.

Do I pay PAYE on R5000 per month?

  Written by Evan  

Good day. I earn R5000 per month. My question is this, is there a need for PAYE deductions? And if I pay PAYE do I still need to personally pay tax to SARS at the end of every year? Please explain to me how this works. Is PAYE not already paying the tax you are liable for?

Previous year IRP5 submitted accidentally

  Written by Evan  

Hi,

I submitted my tax return for 2015 on the 3rd July 2015, was due to receive a refund. After a couple of days of no refund, I called the help desk - apparently I did not submit any tax returns for 2009 & 2010 (my job during that time did not pay enough to warrant a tax return).

Anyways I requested the 2009 and 2010 tax return.... The 2010 tax return had all my details and I promptly submitted it with no issues, however my 2009 tax return, instead of selecting save (was b...



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Why am I being audited when all my income, deductions and benefits are reflected on my IRP5?

  Written by Evan  

Hi Tim;

I recently completed and sent my tax return via SARS eFiling. I was selected for auditing and asked to provide supporting documents. I have nothing complicated going-on: I earn income only from my employer. All my benefits and deductions with respect to retirement fund and medical aid are all reflected on my IRP5 i.e. I don't have a personal retirement annuity or medical aid scheme outside of those in my salary package; as reflected on my IRP5. So what could be the problem?
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SARS Audit - Proof for sideline income

  Written by Evan  

I'm being audited by SARS, they have asked me for bank statements and payslips. I do currently have a permanent job, but have a part time or side line job as well. The amounts I get paid to do the work is not a constant amount every month and some months has no income at all. These payments are either in cash or via eft which will be on my bank statements of course.

What would the impact on myself be from SARS? I complete my tax every year, but this is the first time I get asked to p...



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How long after submitting supporting documents should you get your refund?

  Written by Evan  

My tax return is done by a tax consultant. He's been doing my tax for years without any problems. This year he submitted my tax return, and informed me that SARS asked for supporting documents. I only have my IRP5, RA and one income protection policy (that I am not even sure makes a difference). All this was submitted last week, and I have not heard anything since. How long does it take on average to review these documents?

Tax deduction for studies

  Written by Evan  

I am a director of a company and my company has offered to pay for my studies. I am studying BCom Financial Management. They are however trying to deduct it as a business expense. Is it possible and what tax law do they look at?

My friend wants me to claim for him by TaxTim the way I did

  Written by Evan  

My friend here wants to claim tax return by the way I do it on TaxTim. Can I assist her?

I have lost my eye in an mine accident . Am I I disabled or not?

  Written by Evan  

I have lost my eye in an mine accident. Am I disabled or not?

Assessed - Refund on taxpayer account

  Written by Evan  

A refund after tax assessed calculation/ - What is the waiting period before paid into your Bank Account?

My IRP5 seems to exclude some of my deductions - how will this affect my tax return?

  Written by Evan  

Deductions for my medical and pension fund reflect on my monthly pay slip but not on my IRP5 - will this affect my tax return as these were not included?
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