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Tax status before submission?

  Written by Marc  

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

tax tables for PAYE for 2006

  Written by Marc  

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  

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  

Will a permanent resident be eligible for primary rebate?

Tax refund from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

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  

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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If I was been taxed from April 2011 can I get that money back

  Written by Marc  

if I was been taxed from April 2011 To april 2013 can I get that money back. Because addressed this point to our manger and asked why is a stipand getting taxed its not a salary So from this year our payslips are just showing the amount we getting as caregivers

How soon can I get my refund after audit completion?

  Written by Marc  

I received a verification letter from SARS and I called the call centre. They said my audit has been completed and I was told that my refund will take 21 working days and it might be selected for another audit. How true is this statement? Please assist Tim, 21 more days is a long way to go.

can I get sars money

  Written by Marc  

I received UIF so can I claim SARS money also?

Selected for Verification Twice

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my return on the 05/07/2014. I was selected for verification, and I uploaded my IRP5 and medical certificate on eFiling. I also went into the branch to validate my banking details and proof of address. I received a letter of completion on the 22/07/2014, and then a letter for change of banking details on the 23/04/2014. I phoned the contact centre and told them that I had already been into a branch to validate my banking details, and they told me to update my banking details on eFiling, which I did. ...



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Can I claim back petrol, whist been paid a monthly travel allowance?

  Written by Marc  

I receive a Travel allowance of R2000.00pm. on top of my salary.
My question is can I still claim for petrol back on my travels?
My reason is that my understanding of a travel allowance is as follows

Travel allowance - is any allowance paid or advance granted by the employer to the employee for the use of his or her private motor vehicle for the employer?%u20AC%u2122s business purposes.

Is the red minus due to or due by?

  Written by Marc  

I have done my return and I have a total with a minus sign in red is it due to me or by me?

Letter of Completion when will I receive my refund?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my Tax return and was then asked for supporting documents, which I have submitted, I then got a completion letter a week ago, Do you know how long it will take for me to receive my refund?

Verification of assessment?

  Written by Marc  

We received a letter from SARS to say we need to hand in supporting documents we did this the next day and I received a letter from SARS a week later that says verification of assessment and they said no adjustments have been made does this mean that everything is OK and that we will get the money paid out to us?

My tax refund, have not received it yet?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my documents on monday 21-07-2014,but I haven't got my refund yet its 2days already

Working for a boss and using your salary to fund your own private company

  Written by Marc  

I am permanently employed at a company and receive a monthly salary, which I would like to use to fund my own business which is a registered pty ltd.

At present all my business expenses are coming off my personal account, but I would like to pay them from my business account, which means having to transfer of my salary into my business account.

What are the tax implications and what would you advise I do?

Whats the take home after deductions on a 50k monthly salary?

  Written by Marc  

What is the nett take home salary on a 50k per month CTC package?

WHAT ARE THE RETURNS ON COMMISSION EARNERS ONLY, NO BASIC. COMMISSION MONTLY: R45000

  Written by Marc  

how does commission taxes or whats are the returns. I earn commission only everymonth, no basic. Commission earned monthly is R45000.00. How much can I expect as a refund?

How long will I wait for my tax return

  Written by Marc  

How long will it take for my tax return to get into my bank account?

Outstanding IRP5, can I still claim?

  Written by Marc  

If one has not submitted IRP5 before, can one still claim outstanding amount?

Can I get tax return?

  Written by Marc  

can I get a tax return

eFiling: Relocated overseas, no South African bank account and not returning to South Africa

  Written by Marc  

I moved to Australia from South Africa in June 2014. I closed my bank accounts as I won't be returning to South Africa. I was studying full time during the 2014 financial year so my tax return is NIL.

My question is how do I fill in the bank account declaration section (on eFiling) since I no longer have a South African bank account? Do I update my details to "I don't have a local bank account" or do I keep my previous banking details on the form as I closed my bank account after the 2014 year end?...



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Claiming a tax benefit for private car use without a car allowance

  Written by Marc  

i use my private car daily for business - driving to and from client meetings. I do not receive a formal travel allowance or claim for petrol. Is there a way for me to claim depreciation or a tax benefit when I submit my tax return? if so where on the return do I do this

Travel allowance

  Written by Marc  

I have a travel allowance and I am submitting prior years (2012, 2013) and I am under the Threshold R250000. If I do not claim the travel allowance will they forgive the penalty for non submission?

tax rebate on foreign country insurance premium payment

  Written by Marc  

While residing in New Zealand, my wife and I (both South Africans), took out a life insurance policy each with AIA New Zealand. We have returned to SA and pay the policy premiums annually Paid through my bank, Nedbank, Foreign Exchange. This years premiums totalled r22 000. Premiums increase annually due to the exchange rate. I would like to know whether I can claim a rebate from ZARS when I submit my tax return to ZARS.?
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