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Wrong tax reference number on my IRP5



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



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.



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?



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?



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?



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?



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



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?



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?



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?



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'?



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



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



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

Do I need to register as a provisional taxpayer?



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



Can all pay people have a taxnumber

How do I register tax for a sole trader business as well as a salary?



I earn a salary of R10 000. 00, My employer submits the paye. I have started a business sole trader in August 2015. Can I register for the business on my current tax number and what do I need to fill in.

So I can find my existing tax number via contact?



So I can find My existing tax number via contact?

Where do I find the SARS registration form?



I registered for SARS SARS eFiling and they sent me an email saying
"Please fax the SARS eFiling Registration form, together with a copy of your ID"
Which registration form is this? I can't seem to find anything on their site

Any help would be greatly appreciated

What is the taxable age ?



Can you get a tax number at the age of 17 years with a valid South African ID?

How to practically offset an assessed loss



Hi Tim, I owe SARS R240,000 for income tax year 2012. However, when I checked my compliance, I had not submitted an income tax return for 2011. So I submitted this and obtained an assessed loss of more than R1m. How do I practically use this assessed loss of 2011 to get rid of the 2012 debt of R240k on SARS SARS eFiling

Do I need to start paying tax?



I would like to know if I need to register for PAYE. I am 25 years old and a part time student. I au pair in the afternoons (R7500 a month salary) and I also do contract work for 2 companies (R1500 and R2500) salary in order to pay for my fees. One of the companies is asking me to get a tax number in order to pay me and I'm worried about doing that as my salary just about covers my expenses and expensive study fees - so I can't afford deductions.

How to apply for tax number



Can a person apply for a tax number online?

How to get tax fer no. & SDL ref no.



What is tax reference number & What is SDL ref no.? I am a teacher,where do I find them? Tax clearance form needs me to fill it in.

How to arrange a payment plan with SARS.



I started my business a few years ago, and the accounting firm that I appointed hardly made contact. As I'm not an accountant / bookkeeper / figure orientated wizard, but rather work with tools, I have no idea what is expected. A year ago I approached another bookkeeper and he ended up taking over my books from the previous firm. A month later I had to supply docs for my personal tax submission. I then found out that I owe SARS in excess of R40K, for some issue not resolved by previous firm, and...

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