Can I claim the local dividend exemption where I dont have a certificate for them?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2012

I dont have a certificate for my local dividends. Should I still enter the amount of local dividends I received in the TaxTim questionaire?

Is submitting a tax claim compulsory?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2012

Is there a penalty if i don't submit my IRP5 and medical tax certificate for my tax claim?

How much do you have to earn to apply for your tax back?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2012

I earn approximately R127K per year and was wondering if I can apply for my tax back.

I have submitted incorrect logbook information to SARS, what does that mean?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2012

I did not keep a detailed logbook for the year and made one up from memory when submitting my tax return. I have now been selected for an audit and fear that my supporting documents and logbook wont correspond. What do I do?

SARS sends me strange sms', does this mean I'm not going to get a tax refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2012

I received an sms saying"Thank you for filing your 2011 tax return Assesment Result: R-9 Selected for Audit : No
and the other filing for 2012 tax return Assesment Result R-24 Account Balance:R-33 selected for Audit: No

I completed the tax form, how long will it take for any feedback or money to paid out to me?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2012

How long will it take to get money back?

Can I claim travel expenses if I haven't kept a logbook?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2012

I haven't kept a precise logbook for the year, may i still claim travel expenses as a deduction?

On my IT34 it reflects a minus amount??? Does this mean I owe SARS money?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2012

What does it mean if on my IT34 a minus amount is reflected and then there is also a "dispute" icon that you can select , what does that mean ?

Its been 2 months since I filed and im still waiting.... What could the problem be?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 September 2012

I e-filed on 3 July,status says it has been assessed and it is almost 3 Sept...Did my husbands efiling on Monday eve and Wednesday he received his money...Phoned SARS about a week ago and they said it could take up to a month....it is more than a month now, phoned again this morn and I had to deal with one of those machines where you enter your details.Help!

Chronic medication not cover by medical aids

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 September 2012

I am receiving chronic medication that is not covered by any medical aid since they not on the list for chronic medicine. The cost for this medicine is R13 000(thirteen thousand rand) per month which work out to R156000 per year. I earn R405850 per year and was wondering how much of this would I be able to claim?.

I received an ITA34 notice on Friday afternoon, how long will it take befor the money gets paid out?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 September 2012

How long does it take for payout after you have received an ITA34 notice?

Do additional taxes from late submission or under estimate get included in the irp6 form?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 September 2012

In filling in the irp6 form for provisional tax must the additional taxes incurred from late submission or under estimate for the second provisional tax payment be included in the form and if so where? Or does SARS tell you the additional taxes incurred when they send you your assessment for the year?

How long does is it take for my details to update on the SARS system?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 August 2012

I submitted my returns on efiling about 3 weeks ago. When I called for a follow up, I was advised my address is "unknown" on the system and that I'll have to go to the SARS branch with my bank statement, certified ID copy and proof of residence. I did than on Monday and when I called again on Thursday, I was told to go to the branch again to update my details as the system still said my address is "unknown". I advised the lady that I was there on Monday and she didn't sound too sure but said my details should be updated after 41 days and only then will I receive my payout....

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I submitted and was asked to submit supporting documents since I was being audited, how long do I ha

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 August 2012

I called to find out when I should expect resolution and they said I should wait 30 days. That time is up today should I call them to find out about the outcome?

How do i get my refund/returns from sars?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2012

I recently submitted my returns, how do I get my returns? Do i have to go to sars offices again and supply my banking details or do they have them when I submitted? my ITA34 says at the bottom that no banking details are included so no money will be paid to me. How do I know they have my banking details? please help....

What response should I expect after submitting IRP5 to SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2012

I submitted my IRP5 to sars & they said i'll get an sms, so far I have received nothing so i'd like to know hw long does it take to get their response and what response should I expect?

Is income earned online taxable?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2012

Would this apply as provisional tax ? I earn income from Cash Back advertising, Basically you purchase a $10 advertising package which promotes your website for 75 days and pays you 2% per day giving you a return of $15 or 150% after 75 days. Thanks for your website, I was totally clueless about tax before.

Are the SARS office calculations always right?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2012

I have received a ITA34 which shows the refund, I have now been audited 3 years consecutively 2010,2011 and 2012.I had no other information to submit only medical aid and was employed for 4mths of this 2012 tax year due to retrenchment.

When can I expect my tax refund to be paid out?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2012

I submitted my tax returns 2 weeks ago, I was told that I will receive my pay out within 2 days, and its been 2 weeks now, I still have not received anything. Must i go back to sars and report this concern?

Why are other people getting refunds from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2012

I am a full time working lady, who always submit tax returns on time, I have never owed SARS a cent, I was refunded less than a R1000 in 2010 for paying medical bills of about R2100. I always hear people are getting refunds all the time. What can I do to aso get a refunds from sars. some have advised me to buy a retirement anuity policy. please give me tips of other things I can do to get refund from SARS!

Who pays and how much tax will be due on gifts given to family? Will there be a donations tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2012

My dad has investments, can he give lump sums to his kids as gifts and who will pay tax and how much? He was told he is not allowed to gift more that R5000.00 a year.

What if I want to upload more documents on eFiling after I have already uploaded others?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 August 2012

I have been selected to be audited on my tax return. SARS has asked for my supporting documents, I have uploaded my medical tax certificate but now that i want to upload my irp5 the e-filing site doesn't give me the option to upload again. Does this mean I have to go to my nearest SARS branch to submit supporting documents including my IRP5 and medical tax certificate?

What is the difference between 2010 and 2011 medical aid system in terms of how you would account it

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 August 2012

What is the difference between 2010 and 2011 medical aid system in terms of how you would account it for the changes between the two financial years?

Payment of tax liability by a taxpayer on retirement unemployed

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 August 2012

At the time I received my tax assessment from SARS for tax year 2011, I was on retirement and unemployed. I have now relocated from South Africa and I am burdened by the thought of my inability to pay the tax liability. Please advise me.

May I deduct contributions made to my father's medical aid?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 August 2012

"This is a common problem here in South Africa, what to do if you pay for someone's medical aid. The practice is that you can claim this benefit, if asked for documentation from SARS you will obviously have to produce the records you have mentioned above."

Are there regulations / documented precedent that I can cite to support this? I am having difficulty in getting GEMS to understand my request for a tax certificate for another main member (my father) who's medical aid contributions ...

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