Hi Tim, I get travel reimbursement from my company at R3.24 per km traveled.

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

The code on my IRP5 is 3703. Should I claim costs against this?

What does SARS deem to be a disability?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

Hi TaxTim,

My Partner suffers from epilepsy. He was diagnosed in 2010. In 2011 He was put on temporary Disability by his psychiatrist. In 2012 he returned to work.

I have read up on the SARS guidelines as to what defines a disability and would like to make sure if I answer yes to the question regarding disabilities of Spouse or Children.

Where on my tax return form would I see how much is due to me?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

You cannot see this on your return, only if you push the calculator button. Alternatively you can use the TaxTim refund calculator.

Refund calculator

How to claim for km used and for own private vehicle use for work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

The new information to create your personal income tax return now only give you a option "do you want to claim expenditure against the employer provided vehicle.

Where do the medical aid tax credits reflect on calculation of results?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

I have just filed my return and horrified to see I must pay in - the first time ever. Noticed on calculation of results under deduction the there is 0 reflected for allowable medical deductions. Then where are the medical tax credits reflected if at all?

I have not kept a logbook but I can almost accurately estimate total business travel, what can I do?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

Travel allowance can you help with retrospective reconstruction of log book and how much is the service?

Tax refund query?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 June 2013

Last year I worked for the education in the Eastern Cape, the grade 12 marking project. 25%( R1400 ) of my salary was deducted and reportedly paid to the Receiver of Revenue. I was later informed to collect the IRP5 and claim the amount with SARS hence I am not a taxpayer because I'm not working. I would like to execute the claim but my problem is that I'm in Cape Town. I was assuming that my previous employer will do the eFiling process and receive the SMS from SARS for bank details confirmati...

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How do I claim for 2 medical aid contributions?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 June 2013

I have contributed to a medical aid for 6 months in a private capacity and 6 months through my ex employer. How do I show this on my tax return?

Can I claim my laptop for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 June 2013

I did freelance work through my company, but it was paid in as my salary, so not recognized as freelance work and means I'm unable to claim any expenses. Can I claim the laptop I bought and used to work from home on as a business expense?

How do I claim tax paid for part time work done?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

I have a full time job. Over the past year I have also taken on part time work over weekends. I have heard that this tax can be claimed back provided I do not fall in the next tax bracket. Please explain how to do this.

How does new medical aid tax credit work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

I am employed by the government. I do not receive medical aid subsidy. I do however get a tax rebate. Do I still qualify for the tax credit? If so, how do I go about claiming it? Also, does the tax credit mean that we can no longer claim medical expenses not covered by the medical aid for which we pay cash?

What supporting documents must l add to my personal tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

I'm busy doing my personal income tax and don't know what documents I must submit example medical just know about my IRP5/ I'm in a medical fund so what must I declare will you please help me Tim?

R3783 code 4008 on ITR12

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

How is code 4008 calculated for 4 members under medical scheme? I understand there is a maximum amount but R3783 doesn't seem right?

How do I calculate manually to see if I qualify for a tax refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

How do I calculate manually to see if I qualify for a tax refund or owe? This is my first time doing my own eFiling and scared I might make a mistake.

PAYE if I have 3 day a week permanent job and 3month contract with 2 days a week?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

If I work permanent 3 days a week get R5180 per month before tax, and a contract for 3 months 2 days a week at R6000 per month before tax. How will my tax work?

fringe benefit-conmpany provided vehicle

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

Hi TaxTim,

I earn a basic and my commission is more than 50% of my annual basic. I sell luxury automobiles for a living.

I see on my IRP5 under "Income received "an amount of R65 000 "Use of Motor Vehicle" (PAYE)

Is there a specefic place where I insert this amount on my tax return?

I kept a logbook stipulating opening,closing KM'S, private and business KM'S

My company provides me with a company vehicle in order to sell and generate an income....

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I worked for 6 months only and am 90 yrs of age how do they calculate the"equivalent rate?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 June 2013

for income tax purposes how is an equivalent rate calculated if a person only works for6 months of the tax year

What documentation do you have to carry with you when you go to SARS to do your tax returns?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 June 2013

What documentation do you need to submit your tax returns claim to SARS?

Cellphone claim for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 June 2013

Can I claim my monthly cellphone bill? What do I claim it under?

My bank details on IRP5 changed.

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 June 2013

But the bank account SARS refunded me is still also being used by me. Should I change it at SARS? I would like to keep it the same.

I earned R6 500 and was a temp in the last tax period I only worked for 3 months. How does the tax w

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 June 2013

I earned R6 500 and was a temp in the last tax period I only worked for 3 months. Can I claim PAYE for those months?

Estimate amount back on 3 IRP5 2009-2010, 01/2013-28/2/2013 and lastly 2012-2013/02/10

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 June 2013

How do I roughly get an estimate on money back ....if I get back.........how do u calculate it ?

2013/2013 allowable Commission expenses to be claimed

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 June 2013

Just want to make sure if the 50% rule is still in place regarding commission income? The same as 2011/2012? Meaning your Commission income must be 50% more than other income to claim any expenses against commission.



Independent Contractor...what can he claim?

Medical Tax Credit?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 June 2013

Hi Team, My Total medical aid contribution for myself and 2 depandants is R2072. My company pays R1211 and I pay R674 deducted from my salary and I receive a R230 med aid tax credit. Is the R230 the correct amount for 2 depandants? and can I claim back the R674 that I pay from salary every month?

Commission - how is it taxed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 June 2013

Hi TaxTim,I earn commission, all my income is derived from selling luxury automobiles.What are all the tax deductions I can claim for?What percentages of these deductions will I get back?I tried asking SARS this, you think they will help me... not a chance.
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