Capital gains tax exemption

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2015

I have to calculate capital gain on a rental property ( not a primary residence). It seems we can deduct a R30 000 natural person exemption. Does SARS eFiling automatically take off that R30 000 or am I supposed to put it in somewhere?

Rental income In Community of Property split not recorded on IT34

  Written by Evan   Posted 5 November 2015

On my IT34 - for my rental income profit - SARS did not perform the 50-50 split for being married in community of property and so the full amount was used to calculate my tax owed. Would I file a dispute claim for this? It seems strange that last year SARS did the 50-50 split and this year they haven't.

Is a UK property sale liable for SA CGT

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 November 2015

I've recently sold a property in the United Kingdom, and transferred the proceeds thereof over to South Africa. I'm a South African citizen, registered with SARS. Am I liable to pay capital gains tax here in SA?

Reclaim attorney costs

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 November 2015

Good day
I want to find out, I've bought a flat and it was registered in March 2015 on my name. Can I reclaim the attorney fees and where I complete it on the tax form, in other words, costs of Duty, transport costs, registration of deed
Thanks

Duplicate expenditure for both employment and freelance monies earned

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 November 2015

I am permanently employed and work from home. I also have a freelance business that I run after business hours, using the same equipment (laptop, printer, office furniture) and space that I use working for my permanent employer. I have noticed that under the "Tax Deductions" and "Business and Rental Income" sections that there are duplicate questions regarding depreciation, travel costs, lease and electricity expenditure used during earning my monies. Do I complete both sections with the same in...

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Where do I declare the bond amount on rental income?

  Written by Evan   Posted 4 November 2015

I'm stuck in the section where I declare the rental income for a house I was renting out. I don't see where I put total I spent on the bond to justify that it was a loss against the rental income and the expenses incurred. Where do I do that?

What examples of income which falls under IRP5 code 3602

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 November 2015

Examples of income of a that can be classified under IRP5 code 3602

Where does the IT/IB 3(c) &(b) forms go on tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 November 2015

I have 2 satrix investment plans, how and where do I input the IT3(c) and IT3(B) Income Tax forms received from Satrix?

Retirement annuity contribution from previous year

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 November 2015

I paid a lump sum into a retirement annuity investment in Feb 2014. I forgot to include any of it on my Feb 2014 tax return. There are no further contributions at this point. Q1: must I include the value of the annuity in my statement of assets and liabilities (I have rental income so I am completing that section); if so, under which heading does it fall? investments?
Q2: I saw something about carrying over R1800 in RA contributions to the next year. Is this correct? Do you put this under ...

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Will SARS allow personal vehicle expenses as deductible if the vehicle is partly used for business?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 November 2015

I own 18 rental apartments which I am renting out. I will be retiring next year from my employment and concentrating on managing these properties and also doing related maintenance myself. I currently own a SUV vehicle which I intend keeping and using it for both property maintenance and also private purposes. Will the tax authorities allow a portion of the vehicle expenses as tax deductible against the rental income to the extent they relate to property maintenance, or do I necessarily need to ...

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How to obtain additional information regarding the the reassessment of your ITA34

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 November 2015

After I have submitted my tax return, I received a letter to submit all my documentation. I've done this and now have received a revised ITA34, where the Interest income is double than what I have received and recorded on my tax return. How do I contact SARS to provide me with further information regarding the assessment, and what steps do I take now if their assessment regarding interest income is incorrect?

Must wife's bank account interest be added to husband's interest?

  Written by Evan   Posted 31 October 2015

I am not employed. I have a savings account in which we save. Do we add the interest earned from this account to my husband's interest from his bank accounts? We are married in community of property.

Spreadhseet for allowable deductions for letting

  Written by Evan   Posted 29 October 2015

Do you have a spreadsheet for private rental/subletting deductions?
Also have some fixed income. Been privately submitting to SARS for 10 years now.

Do I declare capital investment into rental property in my ITR12?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2015

Hi TaxTim. When using capital to build or purchase a rental house, is this considered an investment of which the outlay of capital does not have to be declared in the tax year in which it was acquired? (I do not refer to the rental income or taxable portion of the rental income. ) Only in the event of selling the investment property would one then do the sums of proceeds of investment minus the base cost?

Interest on bond payments

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2015

Can I claim interest paid on a bond as an expense for an investment property where I receive rent. Will that differ for the interest paid on a bond for an empty stand (also investment) where no rent is received yet?

Capital Gain Tax on Sale of Shares by a Non Resident ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2015

I am a non resident having Investment in Shares of a closely held company in south africa. Now I want to sell my shares to a Registered South African Company. Will this sale of shares attract Capital Gain Tax?

SARS source code for Dividend Income/Foreign

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 October 2015

I received an IT 3(b) statement from dbXTrackers with a new (wasn't there last year) entry, under Dividend Income, namely, Foreign. Can you please advise what is the correct SARS source code for:
Dividend Income / Foreign?

Never submitted a tax-return

  Written by Marc   Posted 22 October 2015

I have always been horrible with tax and have never submitted a tax-return. I was unaware that is was a "must-do", as I paid tax as per normal. What will happen to me?

Is there any tax liability in South Africa on the cash portion (commutation) of a UK State pension?

  Written by Marc   Posted 22 October 2015

My wife and I are both citizens of UK, permanently resident is South Africa. We are both about to draw our deferred UK state pensions, and we intend to commute the deferred portions for cash, roughly R500 000 each. Is there any tax liability in South Africa?

CAPITAL GAIN TAX ON A HOUSE

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 October 2015

As a private taxpayer, you letting out a house of yours for 7 years. Then you decide to live in the house yourself ( I believe the house then becomes you primary residence. ). For example, after 2,3 or even 7 years,you decide to sell the residence. With Capital gain tax in mind,do SARS handle it as normal CGT on a primary residence or because that you have letting it out, is there a special formula when culculate your liability for CGT on the house. I own more tha n one house..

What is the calculation if married IN community of property?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 October 2015

I am married IN community of property. Would my capital gain be halved for tax purposes. If so,who carries out the calculation? Me or SARS

Cost of rental income tax seems too high

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 October 2015

I have declared rental income of a rental income profit of R17445. But SARS are telling me my rental income sent me into another tax bracket and I therefore owe R20308. This seems wrong to me - surely the extra income that is in the new tax bracket should be subject to more tax but I should never make a "loss" by earning more?

Do I need to declare investments outside SA?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 October 2015

I have been living outside of South Africa for longer than 2 years. I have been investing money outside of SA. The currency is USD. Do I need to declare this investment in my tax return. The money was earned outside the country, and I have not yet tax returned to SA.

Home office expenses

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 October 2015

I work from home - I have an office and photographic studio, so am trying to work out what I can claim as household expenses. We no longer owe money on our bond, so it seems like I can't claim anything there. I understand I can claim a portion of rates, water and electricity. Can I also claim a portion of the homeowners insurance and the security (armed response) costs?

Taxable Rental Income

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 October 2015

I'm currently renting a property in Johannessburg, but I'm also letting out a property. Can I use my rental expense to offset my rental income from my other property?
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