Tax refund for casual worker

  Written by Nicci   Posted 26 February 2016

I'm working at a season job that will end next week. I will have been working for 13 weeks and paid about R8000 in taxes. I'm being taxed each week. The rest of the year I don`t get any income that means I don`t have work. I would like to know if I can claim my tax back. I `m under the threshold and I do have a tax number. I don't have pension, policies or a medical aid in my name.

Tax reference number?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 February 2016

When being employed, for tax purposes is the employee or employer suppose to have the employee registed for their tax number tax reference number

Should I register for IRP6 or IRP3?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 February 2016

I found two forms on the SARS site, IRP3 which states it's meant for freelance artists and IRP6 for provisional tax. I'm a freelance artist so should I fill in and resister for IRP6 or IRP3 or both?

I am in SA on BV for 3 months , I want to register for Tax number what are the charges

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 February 2016

I am in SA on BV for 3 months, I want to register for Tax number what are the charges

Do I need to complete an IRP6?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 February 2016

You sent me a reminder to file my IRP6 Provisional Tax Return for 2016 however, I'm not sure whether I am still a Provisional Tax payer?

I did freelance work until Feb 2015, and from March 2016 I've been employed, paying PAYE through my employer. I haven't earned any additional income. Do I still need to complete an IRP6 as a Provisional Tax payer?

Company Registration on SARS eFiling

  Written by Nicci   Posted 25 February 2016

How do we know that our company is registered with SARS e-filling,cause we have a login password and password name and we use it to the mobile app it doesn't want to login.

How much of a capital gain should I be including for provisional tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 February 2016

IRP6 2016-02: My income is trading income reflected through an IRP5. This year there is also a capital gain. On e-filing form I have to add the capital gain and fill in the total under "estimated taxable income". But then the full amount is taxed at my marginal income tax rate. How much of a capital gain should I be including in "estimated taxable income" for provisional tax?

Provisional tax vs Income Tax (Closed corp)

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 February 2016

For a closed corporation on SARS eFiling - a Provisional Tax tax return and a Income Tax tax return comes up for submission. However is this not the same thing? Its basically tax on your profits. But now if you submit both, you pay double tax on your profits? Maybe I am understanding it wrong... Both is for submission due now 29 Feb correct?

Can you do dispute on my behalf via eFiling?

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 February 2016

Hi Tim, I am an estate agent and SARS IT34 reflects I should pay them -R20k 2015 Taxyear.. I think I completed the forms incorrectly on e-filing. I now wish to request a dispute. I have all my receipts. Can you help me with it please? Do I need to buy the Ultra package? Please advise urgently as I know I need to get a refund. Regards Julie Bosch

Wrong tax reference number on my IRP5

  Written by Nicci   Posted 23 February 2016

When I was preparing to submit my tax return I realized my tax reference number on my IRP5 was incorrect and its my first time submitting a Tax tax return, the IRP5 is from a previous employer and they are refusing to change the tax number on my IRP5 and SARS is charging me penalties for non submission.

Is medical aid contributions paid in full by employees tax refundable

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 February 2016

I was the principle member of my Bonitas medical aid and was paying R2,076 of the total premium of R5,788. My company paid the difference. Now I resigned and my husband applied to be the principle member through his company but they deducted the full premium. Will he be able to get some of these premiums back when he fills in his tax return at the end of the tax year.

Tax Reference Number from overseas.

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 February 2016

Hi there,
My name is Daryl Fortuin and I'm living in New Zealand for the last 11years.. I've applied for my pension fund in South Africa through The Building Industry Bargaining Council and have been in contact with them. They sent me all the required documentation to apply, but they are looking for a tax reference number, can please assist me.

Do I need a tax reference number?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 22 February 2016

Do you need a tax number if you dont need to file a tax return, as per SARS tax threshold

How to get a tax number if unemployed?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 18 February 2016

Hi there, my mom has not worked in 7 years and her partner has passed away. She is due a payout from the accident fund at his employer. They are insisting she needs a tax number to process any payment to her. How do you register to get a tax number when you have no income or job?

ITR 12 or IRP6?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 February 2016

First of all I do have a tax number after working for an investment company a couple of years ago. I then resigned there and for the last three to four years not needed to pay tax. Currently I work for myself receiving three to four different income streams. All under my own name from research to maintenance. My question is: I now have to start paying tax again. The taxing income started on 1 Sep 2016, thus the first six months goes to end Feb. Do I need to submit a ITR12 or IRP6? And which pack...

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Is necessary to be registered as taxpayer before I start a micro business?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 16 February 2016

Can I start a small business like a tuck shop before I register as tax payer, or must I be registered as tax payer first?

Cellphone expenditure deduction code

  Written by Nicci   Posted 12 February 2016

I receive a monthly cellphone allowance. Under what code do I deduct the actual expenditure on my tax return on SARS eFiling? The "other" category has not historically been available to me.

ITSA requested shows a refund, will I get a refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 February 2016

My SARS status is tax return assessed, and my SARS eFiling status correction filed. Therefore I requested a ITSA on 02. 02. 16, which shows a refund, but also shows selected for audit YES. Does this mean that I will get a refund or not please?

If our company makes a yearly loss of R9233899.00 . how is the tax refund is calculated?

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 February 2016

If our company makes a yearly loss of R9233899. 00
how is the tax refund is calculated?

How to renew clearance certificate and how much it will cost?

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 February 2016

I started a company last year and were I registered my company they also did tax clearance certificate,since I open the company it never worked the whole year and now certificate it's expired. I want to know if I can renew it my self and how much it will cost me to renew?

ITA34 - Where's my 'Letter containing further instructions'?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 8 February 2016

After submitting my ITR12, I received an ITA34 in which 'a letter containing further instructions' is mentioned. "Please note, however, that the information provided by you in your income tax return does not match the information in the possession of SARS or your tax return has been selected for verification. Attached you will find a letter containing further instructions for you to resolve this. Please note that any refund which may be due will be withheld pending finalisation of this matter. According to the information you declared in your income tax return, you were liable to pay provisional tax for this year of assessment...

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Monthly provisional tax payment and foreign exempt income

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 February 2016

Context: I am paid by a foreign employer in USD and will be processing tax payments in my own capacity. I understand from previous questions that I should register as a Provisional Tax Payer. I have two questions:
1) Is it possible to make monthly payments to SARS instead of at the 2 periods in time? If yes, how?
2) I will likely have to work outside the country for period of 183 days/ 61 days continuously - how do I go about getting the refund/ processing my tax given this?

Compulsary registration

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 February 2016

When did everyone have to register for tax, regardless of their income?

Do I need to register as a provisional taxpayer?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 February 2016

I am permanently employed but have recently started a different business on the side as a sole proprietor ( but the "Company" has its own bank account). Please advise whether I need to register as a provisional taxpayer for this business, and if so, do I need an accountant to do the process and claim back any deductions?

All pay user have a tax number

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 February 2016

Can all pay people have a taxnumber
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