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Confused between the ITA34 and ITSA

  Written by Marc  

Q: What is the difference between an ITA34 and an ITSA

What happens once I've submitted my tax return form?

  Written by Marc  

One of the questions most asked when it comes to tax season, is “what happens now that I’ve submitted my income tax return, when do I get my refund?”’

If you’re due a tax refund then you will probably get the money deposited into your account within a few days. SARS will also email or SMS you telling you that an IT34 (Summary of your return and refund) and ITSA (Income Tax Statement of Account) have been issued. They will detail your tax refund (tax back) if any. So look forward to that deposit into your account. ...



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How do I account for online Forex Trading in my income tax return?

  Written by Marc  

A little background on myself. I am a salaried employee of the department of health in South Africa. I am registered with eFiling and have been submitting tax returns since 2008/09.

I have a hypothetical question about forex trading. If I make say R300 000 suppose in the 2012/2013 tax year and the amount I deposited was about R50000to fund the account, then what would my taxation be? Or at least what would the percent on taxation be and on which amount would that percentage be taken off? The net or the total?...



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Confirmation letter

  Written by Marc  

I received the following confirmation letter, what does it mean? Will I receive my refund within the next few days or what?

Dear Taxpayer

VERIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT

We refer to the verification of your assessment for the 2021 tax period. Please note that no adjustment has been made to this assessment. However, in terms of the Tax Administration Act the South African Revenue Service reserves the right to conduct further reviews in future if required. Should you have any queries please call the SARS Contact Centre on 0800 00 SARS (7277). Remember to have your ID number or income tax number at hand when you call to enable us to assist you promptly. Sincerely...



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What does it mean when you receive a message from SARS notice issued for 2008 and 2013?

  Written by Marc  

Notice issued of SARS eFiling IT34 for 2008 and 2013

I receive a ten digit number from SARS, how do I know if its my tax number?

  Written by Marc  

I went for an interview last week and the recruitment officer told us that as an employee you will need a tax number, but she then said she might apply on behalf of some of us and we might receive an SMS. Yesterday I received an SMS saying I have been registered and they send me a ten-digit number and said it's a tax reference number, how do I know if the number really is my tax number?

How do I know that I owe sars or they owe me?

  Written by Evan  

Q: How do I know if I owe SARS or not

What does a negative tax refund amount mean?

  Written by Marc  

Q: What does a negative tax refund amount means

How do I enter PAYE reference number

  Written by Marc  

I was just asked me for my PAYE reference number how does it differ from my tax reference number

How do I reset both username and password on eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

Q: How do I reset my login name and password on eFiling.

I typed three times and now I'm blocked.

I want to know how to print my tax certificate?

  Written by Marc  

I just want to know if it possible for you to e-mail me the tax certificate.

I have a tax number, but how do I verify it?

  Written by Marc  

I want to find out whether it's registered in tax office.

Is there a way I can register for PAYE on Sars Efiling?

  Written by Evan  

Q: How to Register for PAYE on eFiling

I can't get into my SARS e-filing. Rejecting my user name and doesn't know my e-mail address.

  Written by Marc  

Q: I can't get into my SARS eFiling.

I do have a new email address but I tried my old e-mail address and that didn't work either.

Can I get a copy of my IRP5 form online?

  Written by Evan  

Where else besides from my employer can I obtain an IRP5 form? I no longer have the one I received.

Where to find proof of income tax reference number?

  Written by Nicci  

I need documented proof of income tax reference number - not IRP 5 or salary slip. Where do I get this? I need this for retirement papers.

How do I see if SARS owes me money?

  Written by Marc  

How do I see if SARS owes me money?

What is a tax residence?

  Written by Neo  

What is a residence tax number for South African citizen? I would like to get some more clarification on this because I am not certain whether I am a tax resident in South Africa or whether I am not such.

I forgot my tax number. would you help me find it without consulting a branch?

  Written by Marc  

Q: I forgot my tax number, would you help me find it without consulting a branch

How to get my tax number via email

  Written by Alicia  

How can I get my tax number via email rather than going to SARS?

Notice issued on SARS eFiling, explain please

  Written by Marc  

Q: "Notice Issued on SARS eFiling. IT34 Notice for 2015/1". I submitted my tax returns yesterday and received this SMS afterwards, what does it mean?

Can I get help I forgot my password and username for SARS eFiling

  Written by Evan  

I lost my SARS eFiling username and password I need help. I already registered at SARS.

PAYE calculation?

  Written by Alicia  

I received a total salary of R183477. 00 as from 01/07/2021 up to 29/02/2022. I would like to know how much PAYE was I supposed to pay. Take note I was working only for 8 months

UIF contribution - how to work it out?

  Written by Marc  

What is UIF, how do you calculate UIF contribution, i.e. how much should an employee contribute for UIF...e.g., If an employee earns R15 000 how much will be his/her UIF contribution per month & how is it calculated ?? 

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is a policy implemented by SARS (www.sars.gov.za). It is responsible for collecting and distributing funds to unemployed workers across the country to assist with lightening the economi...



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Difference between income tax number and PAYE reference number?

  Written by Marc  

Q: What is the difference between Income Tax number and PAYE Reference number?
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