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Vehicle repayments



Hi Tim I am a solely commissioned based earner for one company can I claim vehicle repayments

Is there a penalty when SARS is late in payment to a taxpayer?



Hi there,
Is there a penalty when SARS is late in payment to a taxpayer? If so, what is the penalty. Hopefully this works both ways. I'm eager to know. It would be much appreciated. Kind regards

How do I get my IT 150 form online? I just want to check when I registered for income tax.



How do I get my IT 150 form online? I just want to check when I registered for income tax. I am registered for SARS eFiling. Thank you

How to get a IRP5 if employer have closed and SARS have do not have one?



SARS requested my 2012 tax return and on eFiling no IRP5 for this period have been uploaded. I have lost my IRP5 received and the employer at that time have closed and I do not know how I can get the IRP5. What should I do?

A transfer from a Practitioner to a taxpayer has been authorised what happens next?



I need to transfer a tax return from a Practitioner to the taxpayer. Authorisation has been given. Must I register the taxpayer again?
I am a senior citizen and need help. Thanks

What should I do with a message stating that SARS is compensating me?



I received a message stating that SARS is compensating me with a certain amount from Annual Tax Returned service 2016, with a ref no. What should I do next?

Im looking for my tax number



How do I get my tax number? I do have one but I dont remember it. Please assist me.

What to do after incorrectly claiming expenses?



I incorrectly claimed my MPS fees back on SARS eFiling. I only realised this after submitting supporting document as requested. Since then I realised my mistake, I haven't heard anything sofar from SARS.. What do I do now?

I need tax number from SARS?



I need a tax number.

How do I register for eFiling when it refuses all my attempts?



For years now we have tried to use SARS eFiling but have never yet managed to get into the system.

Hi tim to claim my late husbands provident I was asked to obtain a tax number but I do not have one



Hi tim to claim my late husbands provident I was asked to obtain a tax number but I do not have one as I was never employed in my life what type of tax form do I fill in to receive my late husbands provident fund

Efiling registration problem



I tried to register for SARS eFiling yesterday, but the system says my information does not correspond with the information they have on their system. What do I do now? I really don't want to go and queue in one of their branches.

Supporting docs requested was uploaded, not sure what happens next for my returns to be paid



I have received this letter from SARS and uploaded the requested supporting docs.

Thank you for submitting your income tax return for the 2015 year of assessment. Your assessment has been concluded and reflects an amount refundable to you of R -21375. 50"
I am not sure what is the next process for the money to be paid out?

Audit by SARS



I was asked to submit supporting documents which I did at the SARS branch it has been more than 30 days is there a way that I can query the status of the audit? They don't owe me a lot of money only around R4500, why are they taking so long?

If I qualify for exemptions do I still have to register for provisional tax?



If I am a director on a business that makes less than R30k per annum (not getting income from it) and am employed with a package of R500k per annum, am I still regarded a provisional tax payer? Is there an option to deregister?

Import IRP5



We have realised that we do need to import a second IRP5. Can you help us to import it??

Open blocked account and merge 2 together



Why does SARS close a new registered account after a few days?
Is it because we took to long to submit documents or is that normal. Why does it always says that your detail entered is incorrect. How can I merge the 2 accounts together which I have registered. I did not submit for 5 years and paying penalties but this must stop now. I need to submit today. Help

Provisional Tax vs Personal Tax?



I've recently started working for myself. I've registered a business (which will start trading in 2016) but have been working through my own bank account (for the last 6 months) on the side (~ R6000/m) while getting preparations complete. I registered myself as a provisional tax payer, and I want to know if I can de-register myself for personal tax? Do I just submit a blank personal tax sheet since I filled in a provisional one for myself?

How to get a Tax Reference number from SARS



I am a small employer of 5 people, all earning about R3000-00 pm. I have been told that all of my staff members need to submit to me their tax reference number. Is it correct that every person who has an ID number has already been issued a tax reference number by SARS? If this is the case what is the most effective way of getting the number. I have let my staff call SARS from my office on numerous ocasions to enquire without success. As I believe that there is a deadline for this looming immin...

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What is a ITA34 certificate



Hi I am self-employed and only start trading only from June 2015 I need to find out about a ITA34 due the bank request it what is it and can I get it on SARS eFiling?

Clarification regarding tax deductions for donations.



If I donate to a charity and I receive a tax certificate, would I receive a tax refund for a portion of that amount? If so, how much of the amount would be refunded?

How much I will get as tax refund?



I came to South Africa on June 30,2015. My income is R4,35,000 / year. I am aware of that the tax year is Mar 2015 to Feb 2016. So, I am not here from Mar 2015 to June 2015. Still do I need to pay tax? If how much I need t pay? How much I will get tax refund?

Currently, the tax amount is being debited from my monthly salary from employer and the amount is around R8000. Could you please let me know how much I will get tax refund?

Tax on 30 000



I am selfemployed sole trader. I need to know how much tax I will pay if I show a profit of say 30 000. Looking to get a mortgage soon so need to put my books in !!!!

Waiting for my refund from SARS, but it is taking so long.



I want to know how long does it take for my claim to be finalised?

IT34A



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I earn random commissions as an event planner and promoter. Get paid cash. No Medical Aid or Retirement Funds. Have applied to purchase a vehicle and they want ITA34. I have never submitted a tax return.
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