Changing a tax return already filed

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 August 2014

I did not make a claim for medical expenses on my 2013 income tax return which I filed a year ago. I have now discovered that I could have claimed a deduction for medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of my taxable income. Can I change a tax return that has already been submitted to SARS, and if so, how do I do this on eFiling and how is this likely to be viewed by SARS?

Original Amount still owed to SARS after re- submission with medical costs paid

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 August 2014

I want some clarification as I am confused after having spoken to SARS today. I queried the amount they say I owe for my 2013 Tax return. Which I submitted in 2013 and then requested a correction now in July as I had not put in medical aid expenses I paid on my own and the number of members for my medical aid was stated as 1 instead of 2. When I submitted the frst one in 2013 I owed them about R3100- nw after the correction and it been audited they owed me R2700....what surprises me is that th...

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I don't understand what an ITA34 is?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 August 2014

What is an ITA34?

What is SARS refund review?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 August 2014

I've been selected for an audit and SARS requested supporting documents which I sent. When I called the call centre they said it will take 30 working days to be finalised.

I called again after 30 working days and they said iv been selected for a refund review and it will take another 30 working days to be finalised.

I don't understand what a refund review means? Did I do something wrong? Please help.

Which motor vehicle expenses to claim through company versus personally?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 August 2014

I am the sole director of a company. I travel extensively for business using my personal vehicle. My question is do I deduct vehicle expenses such as petrol, insurance, services etc.. through the company, or do I rather take these deductions into account in submitting my personal tax return?

Are small courses taken by me deductible for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 August 2014

Just a quick question, I was paying for a course myself that most companies send their employees on. This course ran over 12 weeks and is extremely expensive. Is it possible to claim this also from Tax?

How do I get my UIF?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 August 2014

How do I apply so that I can get my UIF am not working anymore.

What about my tax returns?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 August 2014

I am not working I need money I heard that I can apply online for a tax return?

What does a negative value mean on my tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 August 2014

My tax return has a negative value, what does it mean?

What percentage of electricity can I claim when working from home?

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 August 2014

As a freelancer working from home I realize I can claim certain expenses such as electricity. I have seen several sources indicate that I can claim a percentage based on the size of my home office in relation to my entire home, is that the rule?

My work space is maybe 10% of my home but I can confidently say that at least 30% of my electricity expenses is due to the various electronic equipment running 24/7 in that area. How much can I claim, 10% or 30%?

What about my income tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 August 2014

HOW WILL I KNOW THAT I AM OWNING SARS OR IF SARS IS OWING ME?

Do I put out-of-pocket medical expenses under 4020 AND/OR 4040 ? I do not belong to a medical aid

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 August 2014

I do not belong to a medical aid and was wondering do I put my out-of-pocket medical expenses under source code 4020 or 4040 ? Because the 4040 code is compulsory if you say yes to " did you incur any medical expenses" and in the other questions you say that it must be put in 4020 ? So must 0 be written under 4040 ?

How can I not qualify for tax return when I am paying tax???

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 August 2014

What's wrong why can't I get my tax return?I called sars and the consulntant told me that sars doesn't owe me instead I owe sars 335 is this possible?I mean I just registert this year and I have being paying tax for the past seven years please help to understand this whole situation,how can I not qualify if m paying tax???

Is code 3713 claimable?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 August 2014

Can I claim on SARS code 3713.

Why is SARS taking so long with my refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 22 August 2014

i sent in my tax return 1182104 they then asked me for supporting documents, I sent it within 15min after the sms was sent. How long does it normally take after this for an audit to be completed?

Verification process

  Written by Marc   Posted 22 August 2014

Hi TimAwesome forum here very informative.Well this is my saga, I submitted my return on the 1st July 14. On the 8th July 14 I got a letter saying that I've been selected for verification.I submitted supporting docs the same day.On the 4th August 14 I got a call from an auditor requesting further docs. I submitted the docs the same day. Today I got a letter of completion so I called Sars to confirm if all is okay. Well to my suprise I was now told that my refund was selected for review and...

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What is acceptable supporting documentation for SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 August 2014

I am self employed, I work as a contractor and I was recently told by my accountant to keep all my slips and I just confirmed with him that all my expenses are on my bank statements, as those are my proof of payments, I also enter the information into Pastel online, that lets me track my personal expenses, because those slips just end up fading, so I throw the slips away.

My accountant said he recently had a client of his audited and SARS didn't accept bank statements as proof, they w...

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Where is my tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 August 2014

How can SARS say I cant get returns?

i have my documents,i want to claim my tax,what do I do now?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 August 2014

I have got my IRP5 and my medical aid certificate, what do I do now?

What about my out of pocket medical expenses?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 August 2014

Last tax year I paid almost R5000 in medical bills that medical aid did not cover?

when I did my return online I got nothimng back

how come

Does SARS verify medical information with the medical schemes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 August 2014

I submitted my return on the 3rd July 2014, and still have not received my refund, I was requested to submit supporting docs which I did, I even went to the branch to submit the documents on the 11th July 2014, every time I call their call center i'm being told its still being assessed? why so long? I have medical aid, do they actually call the medical schemes to verify information with them or what?

Can my wife claim medical expenses that we pay jointly on her return alone?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2014

Both my wife and I are employed taxpayers. Her gross salary is in the order of 24000/month and mine is in the order of 34000/month as of January 1st of next year (it's slightly less at the moment). Our medical aid payment is about R1900/month. Last year, I didn't get any benefit for this on my tax return, since the total contributions were less than 7.5% of my salary. Is it legal and acceptable for me to stop claiming any medical expenses on my tax return, and having her claim it all on hers? If...

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WHEN SUBMITTING A TAX RETURN, DO I RECEIVE MONEY BACK?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2014

WHEN SUBMITTING TAX, DO I RECEIVE MONEY BACK?

Will I get my refund even though ITSA has been selected for audit?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2014

Amazing blog u help so many people.

What does it mean when says my statement of account assessed but on my ITSA it says YES I have been selected for audit .

SARS supporting docs - Home Office Expenses?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2014

I have a client who needs to submit supporting docs for income received from the employer while working at home. A SARS rep mentioned it needs to be submitted in standard calculation format. What is this format?
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