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Maunual intervention on assessment?

  Written by Marc  

What does it mean when sars says that the assessment needs manual intervention (2007) and how long does this take?

Also I have to pay a penalty, do I pay after intervention? Or will they deduct penalty from my return?

Which supporting documents to send to SARS when being audited?

  Written by Marc  

I recently filed by return via eFiling and was selected for an audit or verification process. So SARS requires supporting documents from me. My question is when submitting these documents, do I only submit those documents pertaining to aspects that impacted the assessment (detailed under "Notes" at the end of the ITA34) because that's what I am assuming or do I have to submit all documentation? Also how long after I have submitted these documents will I get a response from SARS, also my refund s...



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I have changed my SARS bank details, now what?

  Written by Marc  

I have filed my tax return and SARS has asked for supporting documents, which I have submitted via eFiling. The SARS Status says 'AVS Bank with AVS verification pass'. I would like to know what this mean.I am also expecting a refund due to me.Thank Tim.

How do I send SARS my receipts of payment done?

  Written by Marc  

Accounts that medical aid did not pay, doctors fees as well, I have receipts of payments done out of my own pocket, how do I send those receipts using eFiling, without the stress of going to the SARS building itself?

Completion Letter form SARS, what does it mean?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim, SARS requested supporting docs which I submitted yesterday morning and in the afternoon I received a letter informing me that no amendments were made to my return. They then issued me with a statement which showed the refund due and said I'm not selected for audit. Does this mean the process is complete and I can expect my refund?

Tax refund from using own transport?

  Written by Marc  

I have use my vehicle for official purposes in 2012 to 2013 and traveled 8553 km. Will l be get any refund or l will pay Extra?

How do I use my voucher as I am an Imperial employee?

  Written by Marc  

How can I use my voucher as I am an employee of Imperial, and the offer is R119.00 if used voucher?

I have resigned from my previous company 30/05/2013 and still do not have a IRP5, what now?

  Written by Marc  

The company owes me a IRP5 for the previous year. They have not submitted for tax year 2012 - 2013 what can I do to force them to submit?

Thanks
Michael

Please help regarding medical contributions?

  Written by Marc  

My husband has an IRP5 from his employer and a income tax certificate from his medical aid. His work pays 50% of the medical aid and he pays 50%. But his 50% is deducted before he gets his wages. I am filling in a tax return for him and under Deductions on the IRP5 there are 3 amounts: codes 4003, 4005, 4474. I have filled that part in fine but the next page has Medical deductions from the taxpayer, there is a code 4040 to fill in, which I am not sure what to fill in. The amount on the medical a...



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Requirement To Submit Supporting Documents to SARS?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim
Nice site btw!!!

I have submitted my second version of ITR12 documents (Version 1 I accidently clicked file instead of save ...yes stupid me ). I was told in a nice love letter "Requirement To Submit Supporting Documents". So I submitted the same day all my logbook pages (so much fun) and got a letter of completion yesterday

My question is: Are they done with my returns and when can I expect return.Does the version 2 of ITR12 auto trigger the "Requirement To Submit Supporting Documents" and do I have to wait 90 days? ...



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Can you get more tax then you paid for?

  Written by Marc  

Can you get more tax than you paid for in the financial year

How long does it usually take to get paid out from SARS after I've sent my supporting documents?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my tax return and they notified me that I need to send supporting documents through. I did the next day. How long after i've submitted the documents does it usually take, assuming that there isn't an error with the documents? Best and worst case scenarios

Unemployed for part of the year?

  Written by Marc  

For an employee who only worked for 50% of the year but was unemployed the other 50%, would the tax liability be prorated for this individual? Is his rebate still calculated on the full year or is it pro rated?

Can I enter provident fund contributions under code 4001?

  Written by Marc  

I was using your tax refund calculator I see that one can enter pension contributions (4001) but not provident fund contributions (4003). Why is this? I currently contribute towards a provident fund, what does this translate to tax wise?

I submitted my eFiling tax returns on Friday 5.07.2013, now what?

  Written by Marc  

I received ITA34 notice with my tax number only until today 11.07.2013 nothing I received now I don't know whether I am owing or I will get refund, what must I do to make a follow up, please help?

I only started working this year, do I receive a tax refund?

  Written by Marc  

I started working on the 2nd of January and therefore my tax was below the threshold to submit my tax. I have heard that I can get all my tax for the first two months and was wondering if that was true?

I submitted my income tax return on 2013-07-10 & monies due to me is R2000-00.

  Written by Marc  

Is it possible that SARS can refund within 24hrs?

Why do I owe SARS money?

  Written by Marc  

Good day, I have a very straight forward tax return: I have an income, I receive a monthly reimbursement towards medical expenses (my husbands company pays for my medical aid) This is added to my monthly income and taxed. I pay PAYE and UIF and my RA is deducted from my salary. I have never owed SARS money until this year. I cannot understand why I would owe SARS money now? It's a very small amount that SARS say I owe them, however I am sure there is a problem and would like to get to the bottom...



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How will I know if SARS audit is complete?

  Written by Marc  

I have submitted tax returns for 2011, 2012 and 2013 to get it all up to date. 2013 was not audited and they owed me R3600. 2011 and 2012 I was also owed money, but had to submit supporting documents as they had doubled the medical aid amount for sum reason. The Status says the documents have been received but take up to 5 days to be assessed. Today I received a Refund of R600 and they took R3 000 as an Admin Penalty Fee. A bit extreme as I had received a letter saying the penalty fee would only...



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what does AVS Bank with AVS verification pass mean?

  Written by Marc  

On my SARS eFiling the SARS status says AVS Bank with AVS verification pass. But what does this mean?

What to hand in?

  Written by Marc  

What else should I hand in to accompany my IRP5?

I have started working in July 2011 and tax is deducted in my salary. Will I get my tax money back?

  Written by Marc  

As I was not supplied with the IRP5 and just got it this month. Will I get all my money back as this is the third year without claiming the money?

Why do I need TaxTim if I have eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

Why do I need TaxTim if I have eFiling?


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Can I claim for the depreciation of my vehicle for which I get an allowance or is that included?

  Written by Marc  

I get an allowance of R48 000 p.a and I incured costs of R75 000 inlcusive of the lease payment for the vehicle in my name. I also incured personal expenses of R765 not recovered from the medical aid. The SARS calculator retuned R9885. I dont think thats right.

Provident fund payout in 2013 assessment year

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim, I received an IRP5 for provident fund for Year of assessment 2013. I included the amount of R416 363 (source code 3920) in my "income received" column, on the IRP5 they included this amount in the "Gross Non-retirement Funding Income" (source code 3698) column. However when I include it in this column on my return I get a message that the calculations does not add up.

I eventually included in the "Gross Retirement Funding income" (source code 3697) column (which is not correct) and they calculated it. BUT NOW my inital calculation was tax refund of R 4800 but after the second calculation I'm down to R0!! ...



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