I filed my tax for 2012 in 2014, will I still get the refund due to me?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

I submitted my SARS for 2014 and I did get back a refund, I haven't filed for 2012 at the same time and I have a refund due to me, does it fall away because I haven't submitted the same year, or will I still get it?

Foreign income - how to show on the ITR12?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

I am a South African resident and I work in South Africa but my employer is based overseas
does this mean I earn foreign income? I am a freelancer .

What expenses can he claim on to get a refund back from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

hI TIM,I HAVE A CLIENT WHO HAS WORKED AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND PAYE HAS BEEN DEDUCTED FROM HIM IN TOTAL OF ABOUT R150,000.Can he claim on petrol expenses and travel expense if he does not have a travel allowance?

Second Verification at SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

I filed my return and was selected for audit/verification due to the fact that my employer hadn't yet submitted our IRP5's to SARS. I sent through all my supporting documents and waiting for response. I then received a completion letter 15 days later, along with my SOA indicating my refund amount. Further wait of a week, I now have received a second letter requesting supporting documents again? I phoned the contact centre and they advised that I was selected for a second verification and needed ...

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Can I claim for domestic worker who looks after my disabled son?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2014

If I a employing someone to assist with with disabled son. This person is not qualified professional can I claim for part of the salary I pay her?

Reimbursed Travel per km- how to put on my ITR12?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2014

I receive a reimbursement from my company for the usage of my own car for company purpose, the reimbursement is 3.24per km. Should I disclose this in my ITR12? and should I pay any tax on this reimbursement?

I have done my return via eFiling, and have been told that I am due a large refund. Nothing has happ

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2014

I have done my return via eFiling, and have been told that I am due a large refund. Nothing has happened now for about two weeks. How do I follow up?

Can I claim VAT on things I bought for personal use?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2014

I want to know if an individual not a business can claim back VAT on personal goods bought.

Why is my SARS refund delayed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

Hi Tim,

My route has changed from last year meaning the private and business km's. Have already submitted through eFiling 2 weeks ago. How long will it take for me to get a refund?

Tax help needed urgently!

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

I just did my income tax and the papers I received shows tax credits and adjustments -26186.88 and under that it says net amount refundable under this assessment after allowable credits -1804.88 how do I know what I'm going to get back please help as I am struggling to understand thank you

Can I claim legal fees on my home for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

My husband and I bought a house last year.
Can we claim back the legal fees charged by the lawyer in our tax return?

Tax claim at SARS wen unemployed and have a IRP5 from 2012?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

How can I make a Tax claim at SARS wen I am unemployed and I do have a IRP5 forms as taxpayer can I do it online?

no separated business and private trips

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

I have car allowance nobody informed me about the log book only thought I will give the mileage I have used. I did separate business trip and private trips.

What qualifies as a PBO donation?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

Hi Tim,I have file my tax return for the 2011 and claim for donation on the code 4011 for the amount of R13500.00 to church of my choice for the faith of goodwill. All payments have been made in cash payments for that tax year of 2011. To my question is SARS selected me for auditing and I have provided them all documents like my medical aid certificates, RA Old Mutual ITC and my IRP5 certificate for 2011. Do I still need to provide the proof for that donation of the above amount and do I need to...

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How much income tax am I liable to pay?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 July 2014

I earn a monthly commission, my "employer" requests me to invoice them for the commission and I then get paid the full commission earned. From the Commission I earn I have to pay 2 labourers to help deliver the stock I sell as well as supply the vehicles and fuel. I also supply all office equipment, telephone and stationary, these expenses are all calculated into my "commission". How do I go about paying tax as the total commission earned is not what I actually earn? I know the "employer" does n...

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How Long Does It Take For SARS To Refund After Submitting Supporting Documents

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 July 2014

Submitted manually on the 21 July, they requested supporting documents which I submitted on the 22 July, received a message from SARS that amount to be refunded is -R4529.17, which I haven't received to date. How long does it take for the refund to be paid out after submitting all documents needed?

Can I claim deductions for items bought in Feb to start with sole proprietor business in March

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 July 2014

I started a sole proprietor hairdressing business on 01 March, I started to purchase stock and had some upgrades done to a rental property during Feb. Can I claim a deduction for the chairs and sinks, I purchased as well as the repairs to the deck. I am renting a small property because my home is not large enough for the business

My previous employer is ignoring my requests for my IRP5's, what can I do?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 July 2014

My previous employer is ignoring my requests for my IRP5's,What can I do?

Supplementary Part-time income deductions

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 July 2014

I work full time as an employee. Part time I do multi-level network marketing. What should I track for tax deductions and how does it fit in with my full time employment. Electronic equipment? Office? Car ? Gifts, product expenses. What is allowed and not allowed.

Tax status before submission?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 July 2014

Can I have a provisional calculation on tax before I submit on Efiling?

tax tables for PAYE for 2006

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 July 2014

SARS has required that I complete PAYE recons and IRP5's on e filing for 2006 tax year. Where can I get tax tables for PAYE for 2006 tax year which show PAYE and site split

Can portfolio management fees be included in the base cost part of the CGT calculation?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 July 2014

CAPITAL GAINS; My broker issued an itc3 showing a capital gain of R955 000 for the last tax year.Else where on the tax report is shown a sum of R120 000 being portfolio management fees. Can I deduct some or all of this fee as part of the base cost in calculating GCT?

Will a permanent resident qualify for a primary rebate?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 July 2014

Will a permanent resident be eligible for primary rebate?

Tax refund from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 July 2014

If I buy a property worth R400 000 cash, can I claim tax refund when I submit my IRP5 and how much will I get back as a refund?

Completion letter received but still being audited.

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 July 2014

I was selected for audit this year and asked to submit supporting documents. I sent all documents through on the 2nd of July via eFiling. In the 3rd of July I received a letter of completion stating that the verification had been completed and no changes will be made to my return. It has now been 3 weeks and the refund has still not been paid. When I called the call centre to enquire the status, they said that I am still being audited? I am now confused as the letter stated the completion on the...

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