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Re submission of audited tax return?

  Written by Marc  

I need to get a tax directive. I have taken all relevant docs to SARS, but now they need me to resubmit my 2015 return. I don't know how because if I say request correction it says the return has already been audited.

Query on taxable Pension Fund Contributions?

  Written by Marc  

My company taxes my Total Cost to Company which includes my pension fund contributions paid over. Example: CTC: R15 000 Pension: 750 Medical Aid: 1348 UIF: 147. 80 Tax: 1592. 25 Less Tax Credit: 257 Net Salary: 10 904. 95 The full R15 000 is taxed, they list all of the above as company contributions. Is this correct?

Can my former boss legally avoid supplying my IRP5 in time?

  Written by Marc  

I've resigned from my Company and I'm concerned that my former boss may try to drag his feet with supplying my IRP5. Is there a set time period he is allowed in order to provide said documentation and is he required by law to supply my IRP5?

Provident fund taxation

  Written by Marc  

I have withdrawn my provident fund of R138,000. 00 how much tax am I expected to pay.

How to submit outstanding tax returns using eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

Step-by-step guide to submit outstanding tax returns (including attaching documents) via SARS eFiling. Thank you for assisting in this regard.

Tax due on settlement

  Written by Marc  

I am due to receive R55000 settlement from my ex-employer following a CCMA award. How much tax will I pay and how much am I due to receive?

Tax fraud - I don't want to get into trouble with SARS!

  Written by Marc  

If my business is not registered and I am also not vat registered and my business generate a income of R70000. 00p/a. Am I liable for paying tax?

Does a director of a company have to register as a tax payer by law? Please give ref to the relevant

  Written by Marc  

Does a director of a company have to register as a tax payer by law? Please give ref to the relevant Act. Thank you.

Never had a tax number at old company, new company wants a tax number?

  Written by Marc  

I am a foreigner and I have not registered for a tax number for five years. I am changing companies and they are asking for a tax number. What do I do?

Tax implications of foreign monetary transfers?

  Written by Marc  

I am a permanent resident in South Africa, (not employed) Married to a South African. Due to financial constraints I am obligated to transfer some of my foreign savings from my account overseas into my South African Bank account, to pay bills in South Africa (Electricity, home loan etc. ). Would I be taxed on this? I was recommended to put the amount source down as a "gift" by my bank, is this correct?

Will I pay 18% and 36% for lump sum of 542000. Or only 18% tax?

  Written by Marc  

On resignation from goverment. Will I be taxed 18% after 25000 and 36% if remainder exceed 393000 when my lump sum is 542000

Total tax on R 1 400 000, 00 FULLY WIDRAWN from pension fund on resigning of a 46 year old

  Written by Marc  

If I am 46 years old and resign from my work and withdraw in cash my pension totalling R1 400 000, how much taxi will I pay?

List of codes required for an ITR12?

  Written by Marc  

List of source codes

Sport massage therapist enquiring about tax refund?

  Written by Marc  

I own a sport massage business. I am therapist/bookkeeper/secretary. What are my first steps towards tax payment and or refund? I earn R6000 per month.

Where do I find the source code 3816

  Written by Marc  

Source code 3816

Tax deduction on payout of R580 000, 00

  Written by Marc  

How much tax in rand will be deducted from a pension payout of R580, 000, 00?

How to submit tax returns when working abroad?

  Written by Marc  

I have been submitting a tax return every year for a few years now. I plan to go overseas and work/travel. How would I complete future tax returns? I want to avoid penalties for non-submission, but am unsure how to complete the return if I am not earning income in South Africa.

Tax deduction for partial month worked?

  Written by Marc  

I started working on the 23 March. When ii receive my pro rata pay of R3000 ( from April would be R9500). They deducted tax from the pro rata pay. Is that correct to deduct tax from a pro rata pay?

How are commission only earners taxed and where can I get proof of it according to the South African

  Written by Marc  

How are commission only earners taxed and where can I get proof of it according to the South African Law?

Commission PAYE - assistance?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim. Great Blog! My question is quite simple. I've started working for a company earning commission only. We have not yet registered any of my details and I've earned around R 18 000 in commission this month. I would like to know what percentage should they have deducted from my earnings? Is it 18% throughout? I would also like to register under code 3606 as I have various expenses that I need to incur in order to conclude a sale and would like to deduct some of these expenses. Do I claim it ...



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Can you please show me how you calculate your PAYE?

  Written by Marc  

I would like to know how much I will pay towards PAYE if my salary is R13 500. 00 month. Can you please assist me with this question. Thanks

What can I do, I didn't submit my returns on the year 2014 and I lost my IRP5.

  Written by Marc  

I did not submit my IRP5 on 2014, and I lost it I don't know what to do,, can you please assist me.

Type of tax should one pay from contracts?

  Written by Marc  

What type of tax should one pay if he gets income from contracts?

Type of tax to be paid to SARS?

  Written by Marc  

What type of tax should a secretary, 22 years of age with a salary of 132 239 pay?

Releasing of login and password from tax practitioner?

  Written by Marc  

How do I get my eFiling login and password released from my tax practitioner.
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