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Meaning of source code 3805

  Written by Marc  

What does the source code 3805 mean?

SARS says -R1000. What does that mean?

  Written by Marc  

If there is an -R1000 in red on my assessment, what does that mean?

I got a Verification of Assessment letter - when do I get my refund?

  Written by Marc  

I filed my return on the 19th July 2013 and got a letter indicating that I should submit supporting documents. On the 30th I submitted the supporting documents and on 31st I received a verification of assessment indicating that there has been no adjustment. However, the original adjustment show that I have a refund. On checking my e-file profile the status reads: correction filed.
Does this mean that I should be getting my refund soon or what?

How long to wait after changing banking details at SARS

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim, it's my first time I did my ITR12.

I got a notice letter asking for supporting docs for source code 4201, I then submitted my unique letter and IRP5, also I corrected my bank details.

My SARS Status shows "AVS Bank Verification Pass". Any idea how long this might take before refund is made to me? Thanks for all the great advice, regards.

Is there any other payment option available?

  Written by Marc  

Is there any other payment option available?

My tax position at the end of February 2014 after I received income from two different employers

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim

From my permanent employer I received R5000.00 per month which was increased to R5500.00 per month from July 2013. My contract for this job comes to an end half way through January 2014, therefore being 10.5 months of the 2014 tax year. My employer does deduct any amount for PAYE.

From February 2013 to August 2013 (being a 6 month contract) I had a part time job (being a different employer), where I received R3000.00 per month. My employer here deducted R750.00 per month for PAYE....



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Appealing the result of an objection

  Written by Marc  

I lodged a NOO on my assessment and this has been partially approved however when checking the assessment issued as a result of the NOO, I noticed that there are still errors. Can I lodge a second NOO or do I have to lodge a NOA? And if so how does this work?

Two tax certificates (2) for 2013 - Two different medical aid no's and 2 diff. options

  Written by Marc  

I am trying to get my (2) tax certificates for 2013 from my medical aid - but they keep sending only the one.

Let me give you more detail: From 01/03/2012 - I was on a different option - up to 31/10/2012
I then retired but carried on with the medical aid - BUT with a different option and a diff. medical aid number.

I have tried everything and they keep giving me only the latest one which is from 01/11/2012
I went into the website (on the old number) but they keep giving me tax certificate for up to 28/2/2012....



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How to calculate tax on annual leave payment when dismissal occurs

  Written by Marc  

How do we calculate tax on accrued annual leave pay when one is dismissed? Is there a percentage or tax table that needs to be used? It is about 8 days leave accrued and is less than R 2 500. 00.

Freelancer - local and international - Needs to start keeping records for tax purposes

  Written by Marc  

I have been freelancing for local and international companies for a few months. I need to get my tax admin sorted out. I work from home and am on my husbands medical aid.

Where do I start and how do I maintain all my information that I need to? I'm happy to set up Excel docs to keep records. I'd like to know what I should be keeping records of,  where I can benefit from tax refunds, and what expenses I can set against the business. Do you have any templates I could use?

Als...



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Confused by "due by me" on SARS SMS

  Written by Marc  

When the tax return SMS says "ACC balance 12.000 due by me" does it mean I'm owing that amount?

My eFiling profile says my supporting documents have been converted. How long till I get my refund?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim

I submitted my tax returns via SARS efiling on the 22nd of July and they asked for supporting documents. I submitted my IRP5 and Medical Aid Tax certificate on the 23rd of July. On my profile it says my documents have been converted....does that mean they have been received? How long till I get my refund? I read on your site that SARS was doing things faster this time around.

PS Thanks for a very informative site, it made my efiling a lot easier.

After how many days does SARS pay if they owe you money?

  Written by Marc  

If SARS owes you money for a tax refund how long do they take to pay out?

Can I amend my ITR12 to reflect a correct deduction after its been audited?

  Written by Marc  

Can I amend my ITR12 to reflect a correct deduction? I put a deduction for a work laptop that I purchased (I have a laptop allowance) in the wrong section and it was disallowed, so I need to change it. My ITR12 has already been audited and I've been refunded, but the disallowed deduction means I'm owed about R1300 by SARS.

What do I do next?

Not able to resubmit further documents required by SARS once submitted

  Written by Marc  

How do I submit further documents to SARS once I pressed the submitted to SARS button? They require actual slips instead of a schedule which I submitted with my returns on my medical claims not paid by a medical aid, but I am unable to submit on e-filing through documents for review because it is now closed.

No supporting documentation and previous tax year audits

  Written by Marc  

Hi TaxTim,

Two simple questions that I can't find answers to anywhere:

1. What happens if you cannot support expenses for a specific category on a tax audit for year that has already passed and been assessed (say audited for 2010/11 in 2013)? I.e. you lost an expenses file for the full 5 year tax period, and only have partial records via bank statements?

2. How likely is this scenario - i.e. SARS randomly auditing for previous tax years. I.e. during the 2013-14 tax year are you at risk of being randomly audited for the 2011-12 tax year?...



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Depreciation on private car for work

  Written by Marc  

Hi, I use my car for work, and I don't receive a car allowance, I am only refunded for services and petrol, can I claim depreciation on the vehicle?

How long does it take for refund if required to attach documents?

  Written by Marc  

I did my efiling on the 23 July and expect a refund. I was asked to attach documents, medical aid and IRP5 and it was selected for auditing. How long does it take to be deposited the money?

Bonus, back pay and incentives under income code 3601

  Written by Marc  

Dear TaxTim

If you have received incentives and a prosperity bonus within the year, can you claim that back from tax? My employer has added my over pay, back pay, incentives as well as the prosperity bonus under the income code of 3601.

Should I bring my IRP5 to SARS branch?

  Written by Marc  

I went to a SARS office and I didn't have my IRP5 with me, but they asked me for my I.D. They checked for me on the system and they gave me my Tax number. I received 2 smses on my cellphone thanking me for filling my 2012 and 2013 tax return and they also stated the amount due to me. The lady that helped me said I should wait for a mail that will be sent to me via post by SARS and then I should come back to confirm my account details. So I just want to know if I should bring my IRP5 next time wh...



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Claiming out-of-pocket medical expenses when you don't belong to a medical aid

  Written by Marc  

How do I capture out of pocket medical expenditures when I do not belong to a medical aid..?
I have captured them under code 4020 but when I look at the notice of assessment, the amount to be refunded back to me is exactly the amount on my PAYE source code and it does not seem to take into consideration the out of pocket medical expenses I incurred... How does this work..?
Thank you

Can I resubmit my ITR12 after receiving a payment and IT34 from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I have already submitted my ITR12 and received an ITA34 in response from SARS, but forgot to put in my medical tax certificate contributions in my tax return. I have requested a correction straight after the submission but now SARS already paid an amount into my account. Can we still resubmit the ITR12 with all the information?

Fixing errors on previous returns and resubmitting

  Written by Marc  

I never filled in my retirement annuity amount in previous years, only this year. Can I go back and fix this on previous years returns and how far back can I go?

Not registered with SARS, where does my tax go to?

  Written by Marc  

I am on contract and I never registered at SARS. I want to know where does the tax taken off my salary go?

Is there tax refund money for me?

  Written by Marc  

How can I find out if there are any money for me in tax refunds?
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