Capital gain from trust split between spouse and myself

  Written by Evan   Posted 26 November 2015

I earn a salary and have an IRP5. This year I have received a capital gain distribution from a trust of which I am a beneficiary of. A property was sold in the Trust and it was decided to split the capital gain between myself and my husband in equal shares. I am not sure how to deal with this on my tax return. I assume that I tick the box that says that a capital gain is applicable - it then asks me to put in the proceeds and base cost etc, but as I only received half the gain I am not too sure ...

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Not submitted returns since 2013

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 November 2015

I lost my job in August 2013 and I did not submit my tax returns. Can I still submit or are there any penalties imposed or is not necessary?

Provisional tax once off situation?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 November 2015

In the 2015 tax season my employer paid me my full salary and did not subtract PAYE. This was the case for 3 months. I did not get an IRP5 for that period. I know that I need to pay that tax portion How do I declare that to SARS? And avoid becoming a provisional tax payer

Do I still have to submit a tax return having emigrated to Namibia?

  Written by Evan   Posted 26 November 2015

My friend lives in Namibia - she recently moved there about 2 years ago. She earns income there and pays medical aid and pension contributions there. She still has a bank account in South Africa together with investments so she is earning interest yearly. Would she still have to submit a tax return? The interest she has earned showing on her IT3b from the bank is just under R900. Would appreciate your help with this? Thank you

Provisional Taxpayer status

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 November 2015

I receive a bonus from my boss every year, but this bonus is not guaranteed, we only receive it if we reach our targets. For the past couple of years we have reached our target and have received the bonus and SARS has now made me a provisional tax payer. I have also just submitted my tax return and I received my statement of account and SARS has charged me a huge amount as penalty for under estimation of provisional tax. Why would this be?

What will TaxTim cost?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 November 2015

Hi Tim, I am 68 years old, and employed full time. I receive a salary of R 20,000 per month before tax. I receive an annuity payment of ±R 650 per month and also receive dividends and interest (way below the allowable). I have been paying my bookkeeper ±R 1400 per year in fees for submitting my tax returns. With your system, I do it myself with e-filing?
What does this cost (i. E. How much do I pay you)?

Why file a tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 November 2015

If you advise filing a tax return why do SARS say you shouldn't? I have been told by them not to.. I make minimal money at a very part time job. I do earn interest. I do have quite a few investments in my name too.

How do I calculate Rental Income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 November 2015

How do I calculate rental income? Is this calculated as follows or is it different? Rental Income = Bond Repayments - Rental income. If it is positive it will be a profit, if negative it will be a loss?

When am I getting the refund for late husband's deceased estate?

  Written by Evan   Posted 24 November 2015

In August I submitted my late husband's IRP5 and I was told that I am going to receive R2100 for the year 2015. They told me that its still going for an audit.

What should I do because I am still waiting for that money. And when you call them you keep on holding until the airtime is finished without being helped. What do I need to do?

Independent contractors - which form?

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 November 2015

1- If a person is an independent contractor which form do they fill?

2- What happens if they have not been paying provisional tax, are there penalties?

Nedbank IT3(b) - which figure do I use?

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 November 2015

Hi, on my Nedbank IT3(b) certificate they have 3 figures for interest (Interest, Net Amount Paid and Net Amount Accrued). Which one must I declare to SARS ?

Is Occupational Interest received declared as interest or as rental income on your tax return?

  Written by Evan   Posted 22 November 2015

Is Occupational Interest received declared as interest or as rental income on your tax return?

Late submission of previous expenses in new next year

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2015

How does one claim for items not included in previous tax returns which you came upon in the new tax year. Can I submit it along with my new tax returns or is it ever forgotten and lost.

Where on my SARS form do I submit info for a Unit Trust Investment if I get a IT3(b) Portfolio incom

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2015

Where on my SARS form do I submit info for a Unit Trust Investment if I get a IT3(b) Portfolio income summary?

where do I put medical aid savings interest earned INCOME TAX - IT3(b) in the tax returns?

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 November 2015

This year I received R400 from an INCOME TAX - IT3(b) from the medical aid as interest earned, this is the first time I receive it with an amount previously it will just be R0. 00. Do I need to include this amount in my tax return and if I do where do I put in?

Which section does capital gains tax fall under?

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 November 2015

During the past tax year, my husband and I (married out of community of property) bought a property together to rent out. We fixed it, but subsequently sold it for various reasons. Which section does this capital gains tax fall under? It's not under interest/investments and the questions under "business" confuse me... Thanks,

Can I resubmit incorrectly done tax returns from previous years?

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 November 2015

If I have incorrectly filled out a tax return from a previous year and this has resulted in penalties. Can I resubmit that year using TaxTim?

How do I rectify outstanding RA amounts, without the documentation?

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 November 2015

SARS says there is an outstanding amount from a RA in a 2012 Tax Return, because of this I have a very high penalty to pay. I can not find this documentation, even after I've requested it from my RA at the time. What do I do if the numbers don't add up, and I can't find this document.

What is the limit on taxable interest from investments per year?

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 November 2015

What is the maximum amount of interest I can receive on my investments for a year, before I begin to be taxed? I am not married. I have a Fixed Deposit and I receive rental income.

How to declare other income, if when combined with interest income is still below the threshhold

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 November 2015

I resigned my job to study. I have an income on an investment of - R7000 pa and I did some adhoc consulting for a company for which I earned R30000. My wife's tax adviser told me that I still need to submit a tax return as I have income from two different sources. He also said that I don't need to register as a provisional tax payer as I am not actively generating an income that will exceed the tax threshold. (I understand that should I consistently do more freelance work and if my income increases that in future I may have to register as a provisional tax payer. )...

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How will the last year tax returns affect the new year if its not paid?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 November 2015

If I have an outstanding amount to pay, will it affect the new year tax returns?

Salaried and Provisional Tax deadline

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 November 2015

As a salaried individual who also makes some money n the side and am registered as a Provisional taxpayer, does the 27 November deadline affect me or do I have until the end of Jan 2016?

How to do SARS Tax Returns

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 November 2015

I am not sure how to do my tax returns and though I have the SARS eFiling log in credentials I do not want to update my ITR12 form and end up having to pay back thousands of money that I do not have. I am afraid that I will have penalties involved and not sure how to go about it?

Source codes 4201 & 4250

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 November 2015

Which section do you enter income source code 4201 & 4250? I have investments at RSA Retails Bonds and Satrix. I didn't see anywhere to enter it.

Is it better to buy or lease a vehicle for a commission earner?

  Written by Evan   Posted 16 November 2015

I am a real estate agent and require a vehicle to travel to appointments, etc. Would it be better to buy a vehicle (new or used) or lease a vehicle? My understanding is there are greater tax benefits in leasing (claim 100%) while buying a vehicle there is only a portion of the vehicle and interest you can claim. Is this correct? Which would you recommend?
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