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I am diabetic and single no medical must paid cash what can I claim

  Written by Marc  

if I don't have medical and I am a diabetic and paid for all out of my pocket can I clam?

How do I claim working from home?

  Written by Marc  

I have been working as a salaried employee from a home based office (study), can I claim that space & electricity on my tax return? The company doesn't have a Cape Town office and all employees work from home. I've heard from a colleague one can claim rental, water, electricity, cleaning & refuse In either case - percentage of each based on the square meterage of the house we rent? We also moved halfway through the tax year - so there will be two rental amounts and the size of the room ...



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How long after submitting form must I wait for sms or email?

  Written by Marc  

Hi there. I filled in my tax return and submitted it via eFiling yesterday.
The assessment came up on the site. But I still have not received a sms or email.
How long should I wait for the email or sms. Thanks

For the tax year 2014... how long does SARS take to pay out?

  Written by Marc  

For the tax year 2014... how long does SARS take to pay out... There is no audit or anything flagged. Just want a rough idea as to when to expect the money.

Travel allowance and business kms

  Written by Marc  

I get R36000 travel allowance per year. My business mileage is just over 40000 kms.
When I do the calculation on efiling my return is the same when I put down 40000 business kms as it is when I put down 20000 business kms.
Is this correct?
Have I hit my 'threshold' ?

Thanks!

Feedback from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I completed my SARS via eFiling and just wanted to find out from you whats next process, I did not get an email but my inbox says assessed 2014,-7700rands,

Can I claim expenses for a child I am in the process of adopting?

  Written by Marc  

My daughter is a single mother of one biological son who is 4. Does not receive maintenance from the father. She is also in the process of adopting an abandoned baby that she got in July 13. She has a court document in the meantime that she is a "safe house" for the baby and could not get a grant because it was not a fostered baby. She is covering all the expenses herself. Can she claim for any of the expenses for the baby until adoption takes place and where would it be recorded on the tax ...



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Return - Data Submitted To ITS with SARS?

  Written by Marc  

Would just like to know. I have done my tax return for 2014, and have queried the SARS Status on my eFiling which is now: " Return - Data Submitted To ITS". My assessment has been done, and I have received a statement of account as well. The statement reflects that there is a refund due to me. My question: How long does it take for SARS to process my refund, and how long do I have to wait for the amount to be paid into my account?

How long does it take to get a refund from SARS for an individual?

  Written by Marc  

How long does it take to get a refund from SARS for an individual?

I do not work, but wish to claim tax from SARS.

  Written by Marc  

I have never claimed for tax returns and am not working now, can I claim?

Am I due a tax refund?

  Written by Marc  

How much does SARS owe me?

How to fill in ITR12 form for 2014, when 2 vehicles were used?

  Written by Marc  

how to fill in ITR12 form for 2014, when 2 vehicles were used?

Correct source code for medical expenses on the income tax return?

  Written by Marc  

Do I put the amount not covered by medical aid next to code 4020 or 4040. If I put the amount next to wrong code and submitted my return can it be rectified?

From what date until what date do I claim for medical expenses I paid out of my pocket?

  Written by Marc  

from what date until what date do I claim for medical expenses I paid out of my pocket

Can I claim for spectacles on my ITR12?

  Written by Marc  

Can I claim for spectacles on my tax return?

I have never claimed before.. I want to submit my IRP5's, now what?

  Written by Marc  

I have been working for various companies, earning not very much. in the past 1 year and 6 months I worked for a company where for the first time got an IRP5.. and money was being deducted from my commission. I don't know much about tax, and I never claimed. no medical aid..

what do I need to do?

Final Assessment on the ITA34?

  Written by Marc  

My final tax assessment on eFiling reflects R-12000 (negative) for 2014 and R2000 ( ) for 2013, do I owe SARS money or they owe me?

OTC meds for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc  

Do OTC meds include vitamins and minerals? I have bought these items for quite a large amount but havent kept the receipts.

I claimed medical and traveling what is the supporting docs necessary for SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I claimed medical and traveling what is the supporting docs necessary for SARS?

Do I get tax refund money this year?

  Written by Marc  

I want to know if I get tax refund this year?

Is a commission based salary taxed differently?

  Written by Marc  

A lot of people have told me that you get taxed more on a commission based salary than on a fixed monthly salary but I cannot find any evidence to support this. Is it true? Are you taxed more on commission earnings?

Do I owe SARS?

  Written by Marc  

Do I owe SARS for this tax year?

Are prior period deductions allowed?

  Written by Marc  

Can I claim the purchase of glasses that was done 2 years ago? The purchase was from my own pocket and the claim was never done before?

What are the tax benefits of pension fund contributions?

  Written by Marc  

If I paid more money in my pension can I claim it from my tax?

Provident Fund Contributions

  Written by Marc  

Hi. My provident fund contributions through my employer does not reflect on my Employee Tax Certificate.

It does however reflect as a sum on my payslip as at Feb 2014.

Do I include the provident fund amount listed under (4473) for the amount to be entered under (4006) on the tax return for retirement annuity contributions?

Thanks
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