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How to fill in your Tax return with two sources of income, but no IRP 5?

  Written by Marc  

I do work for a research group but am not formerly employed by the research group at the university. I am listed as a vendor and get paid for things I do for the group. Effectively as a supplier of things I make.

So how do I fill in my tax form since I am in the tax threshold. I do not get a IRP 5 since I am not employed by them. I also received a pay out of a fund that I had from my previous work and it shows up in my form as an employer.

Now I would like to know how do I go about to fill in my form as I am receiving income but do not know what code or where to put it in the form. ...



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Travel allowance back up docs

  Written by Marc  

Hi TaxTimWhat kind of back up documentation must one hand in when you have a 3701 and 3702 code on your IRP5?Regards

Hi Tim, is code 3715 on my IRP5 claimable from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim, is code 3715 on my IRP5 claimable from SARS?

Foreign Cruise ship income

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim, Please assist, I have earned foreign income working on the cruise ships. However, I have been in SA for more than 183 days for both 2013 tax year and 2014 tax year.Are there special exclusions for cruise ship income?Many thanks

How long will it take to be refunded after resubmitting my tax return?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim. I submitted my tax returns and did not claim on my travel allowance, now SARS sends me an SMS stating I owe R8750. If I were to resubmit and claim on my travel allowance, how long will it take for SARS to refund, and what's gonna happen on the amount they say I owe? Regards Themba

Can individuals doing community service claim tax back for HPCSA registation fees?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim, I was a Community Service psychologist for the tax year 2013. Can I claim my HPCSA fees back and the money I have spent on professional development (obtaining CPD points)? I know permanently employed people cannot claim this back. But would the same apply to community services, as we are still considered students and we are employed on a contract basis?

Kind regards
Kelly

Vehicle tax benefits for CC or Pty company

  Written by Marc  

What are the tax benefits of leasing a vehicle? The lease amount is R4 000 p/m and it's for 36 months. Should I rather get a single cab bakkie and claim the VAT back on that? I own a few restaurants, so it would be for picking up emergency stock and the company logo will be displayed on either vehicle (if that makes any difference).
I own a cc and a pty(ltd), is there different tax benefits for them?

Taxable Settlement agreement?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim,

Last year (this financial year though) I left a job and had a settlement agreement with my ex-boss for outstanding monies for overtime as well as for medical expenses as a result of my work. We have had no contact since the settlement. When going to file at SARS I noticed he has included the full amount as income on my IRP5, where as only a small portion was for income and the rest to cover my medical bills. Am I correct in thinking that I am not liable for income tax on the S...



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How do I check if my return was successfully submitted?

  Written by Marc  

Who do I contact so that they may check for me if my return was successfully submitted, and what information must I have at hand on inquiring?

Do you need to supply an IRP5 for freelance workers?

  Written by Marc  

If we have a freelance guide that worked for us for a number of days in the year and they get an agreed payment from us (example of R 650 per day) and we do not deduct tax for this. Do we need to supply them with an IRP5? Take note that this person is not an employee of this company.

How will tax be calculated after I leave my job?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim
I am over 45 and have 20 yrs service with the state. I'm planning to exit. How will my tax be calculated?

SARS: Verification of Assessment

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim

I submitted my return via efiling on 16 August 2013 and received notice to submit supporting documents which I did on 21 August 2013. It was confirmed that the supporting documents were in order. On 3 September 2013 I received SARS correspondence for my attention on efiling. When I logged in my efiling status is "Correction filed" and the description of the letter is "Completion letter". The contents of the letter is as follows:

"Dear Taxpayer

VERIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT...



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Incorporated versus sole prop for a new business

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim. I am about to embark on a new venture and start up my own business. We are bound by various rules and regulations as per the HPCSA and are only able to practice in an incorporated or solus practice. I am feeling very unsure as to which is the best option tax wise? The gross monthly income of the practice is expected to start off at and vary between R30 000 and R50 000 per month. I will not have any partners or permanent employees. I work from home 50% of the time and am onsite (travellin...



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Claiming for medical expenses paid out of personal savings account.

  Written by Marc  

I did not have a fixed monthly income for the tax year ending Feb 2013. My medical expenses were covered from my personal savings account. I incurred medical expenses; can I still deduct the medical expenses paid from out of my private savings?

Working from SA, being paid in UK

  Written by Marc  

Living and Working in South Africa remotely to UK (IT).

Hi Tim

I lived in UK for 5 years and returned to SA in 2010. I have dual nationality (German and South African).

I have been working in SA for a local company since 2010 earning rands. I have now been approached by my previous employer in UK to work for them again remotely from SA.

If I am paid by them in pounds into my UK bank account where will I pay tax and will have have to bring in all my earnings to SA or can I only bring in what I need?...



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When will I get my money?

  Written by Marc  

How long will it take to refund my money?

Correction on return from 2007 - how long will it take to be assessed?

  Written by Marc  

Hi,I submitted my IRP5 for this year. After doing that I was given a penalty, because my 2007 and 2008 returns was not done. I paid the penalty and sumbitted all the outstanding years. I was told that they are busy with a assesment on my 2007 return. This is now going on for 2months. Last week I realized that I made a mistake on my 2007 return, and that is why they are busy with the assesment. I requested a correction and filed it.Now how long do you think it will take for them to finish with th...



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How do I declare income earned outside SA and put into offshore acc?

  Written by Marc  

I act as a local consultant for a European company and earn regular income, which is paid into a offshore account and no tax deducted. I live in SA, working full time and earning a salary. What are the tax liabilities on the income earned in Europe and how is it declared?

Tax advantages of leasing a car?

  Written by Marc  

Hi, What are the advantages of leasing a vehicle for a business, tax benefits? Can I write off the lease payments made on the vehicle as expenditure and claim back from SARS?
Thanks.

How do I claim tax return fund?

  Written by Marc  

How do I claim my tax return fund?

SARS assessment concluded

  Written by Marc  

What does "your assessment has been concluded" mean? Yet the call centre says they are awaiting supporting documentation?

Can I still claim year 2009 tax returns from the past?

  Written by Marc  

Hi there just want to find out I got my irp5 form from 2009. Can I still claim my tax returns?

Can appeals be made to have assessment for previous year to be redone, with new evidence?

  Written by Marc  

Hallo. For the last number of years my wife has been paying for our medical aid, via a direct debit every month. The medical aid is however in my name.

I have found out, from SARS, that my wife can get the benefit from this on her tax return, all she needs to do is to provide proof, e.g. bank statements etc, that she has paid for it or get letter from medical aid in that regard. This would suffice for this tax year. However last tax year, we did not do it like this, since I submitted it with my tax return and got no benefit from it, since my income was not large enough...



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SARS wants proof of expense claims made in husband's name, but I'm paying.

  Written by Marc  

I'm currently a independent contractor and submitted my tax for office space, but my problem is the utilities and this are in my husbands name, although I'm paying it. SARS want proof. Can I submit although it's in his name? I have disputed.

Company registration necessary? I am a psychologist.

  Written by Marc  

Dear Tim,

I am a psychologist and started running a private practice at the beginning of the year. Renting office space and have other expenses that have been business related. So it is 'personal service'. Would it be advisable for me to register it as a business?
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