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Medical Contributions and Expenses deduction for IRP6 First Period 2014?

  Written by Marc  

How are Medical expenses (Subscriptions and Self Paid) included/calculated on the IRP6 form.

What is the tax rate for trusts in South Africa?

  Written by Marc  

Trusts pay 40% income tax. Is it 40% on all income, or 40% on profit?

Hi, I'm not sure about my medical aid payments and also I have a company petrol card.

  Written by Marc  

My current salary package is Cost to Company. Does this mean I pay the medical aid or does the company pay it. The other issues is that I get a fuel allowance, but its not put into my salary. I have a fuel card.

How do SARS refund tax?

  Written by Marc  

I want to know if is possible to be refunded tax I have had to pay.

When u are selected for audit will u get your refund still?

  Written by Marc  

Can u give me more details about tax audit?

They were deducting PAYE and UIF but now dont have tax reference number. How to get it?

  Written by Marc  

I have been working for an NGO for about 3 years and PAYE and UIF was deducted on my monthly salary. I use to fill the IRP5 and yet there is nothing on the tax reference number. I don't know what to do or how you qualify to have the tax reference number because the organization I am working at now they need the tax reference number.

Will I earn a tax rebate if I pay for the full medical cost out of my own pocket?

  Written by Marc  

I work for a company that does not pay for medical aid for its employers. If I pay for medical aid out of my own pocket. Will I get a rebate? And how much do I need to pay for a medical in order to receive a rebate?

Big trouble! SOS

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim - I stumbled on this website today and it looks very helpful!Owing to a number of reasons beyond our control and sheer overwhelm by a 'black swan'-type situation since 2005, both my husband and I were not able to resolve our business and personal tax situation to date. Could we use TaxTim to complete Tax returns backdated to 2005?Hope you can help!

I just want to know about my tax refund, I do have my tax number?

  Written by Marc  

Must I first get my IRP5 from my previous employer or what must I do? I haven't been notify yet by SARS.

Are Medical Insurance - Tax benefits?

  Written by Marc  

Please advise if you can claim tax benefits for paying Medical Insurance instead of Medical Aid. An example Oneplan insurance.

How much tax do I pay as a consultant and how do I go about doing it?

  Written by Marc  

I am a salaried employee (R8000 per month) and I earn a commission as well. (Amount varies every month). I also earn a consultant fee (R2000 per month and this will increase to R7000 per month at the end of June). My payslip does not reflect the commissions earned. The consultant fee is received from a completely different entity. How must I go about paying tax on all these amounts and how much will I end up paying? (I am currently taxed on the R8000 per month only).

Can I get a tax break on my life or disability insurance?

  Written by Marc  

I've recently become a patent and taken out life and disability insurance. Are there any tax rebates available on this?

Should I move my family's medical aid into the higher earners name?

  Written by Marc  

My wife is the main member on my family's medical aid, but she earns less than me. If I moved the policy into my name, could we save more tax because I'm in a higher tax bracket?

What to do with following expences whilst renting out student accommodation (commune)?

  Written by Marc  

Part of Personal income.
1. Do I enter bond payments for the property anywhere?
2. What about security payments to Chubb?
3. What about Furniture & appliances - all rooms are furnished.

Calcultion of only 5 days worked by a monthly paid employee?

  Written by Marc  

normal monthly salary = R5000. employee has worked from 27 May to 31 May ie 5 days. How much pay must be paid? and how much UIF must be deducted?

What is an ITR14, who should complete this, and when is this completed?

  Written by Marc  

Hi TaxTim, Who should complete and when to complete an ITR14. What exactly is an ITR14, and how different is this from an IRP6 Provisional Tax Return?

I need help with my tax - never done it before?

  Written by Marc  

Hi I need help please, I got an IRP5 form and I don't know what to do? Never done this by myself - need assistance in what I need to be doing with this form.

UIF is levied at 1% of your taxable income, at most R148.72/month".

  Written by Marc  

What do you mean by the above? Does it mean that the maximum UIF deduction is R148.72 per month off any given salary? i.e. R17,978 CTC salary - I must not deduct more than R148.72 for UIF? Thank you.

Own private practice tax?

  Written by Marc  

Can you help / guide me with doing my tax return for my own private practice? I won't be having any employees. And how much will I know must I set aside each month to pay taxes?

How much income tax will be deducted from wages of R24 000 a month?

  Written by Marc  

How much tax will be deducted from wages of R24 000 per month?

I am owing SARS, but they owe me a refund, now what?

  Written by Marc  

I am owing SARS an amount of R 1000.00 and there is a refund due to me in an amount of R 8000.00 , I have made arrangements as to how to pay the money owed to SARS. My question is can't SARS actually minus the money I owe them from my refund although an arrangement has been made? I was actually told that I would not receive what is due to me if I don't pay the outstanding money.

Lastly how long does it take for SARS to pay your refund if you have submitted via e filling .

How my tax do I pay if I start a business along with my regular job?

  Written by Marc  

I am employed full-time. How do I calculate the tax that I need to pay for the money I earn working freelance? And where do I pay it?

Re-reimbursement for company travel?

  Written by Marc  

Hi for the first time I am confused, I own my own car and last financial year I did about 18200 business km and 8100 private km my company refunds business travel at 2 rand a km I keep a log book but not receipts for fuel and repairs is there anything I can claim for?

Tax number for a retired person with Residence Permit?

  Written by Marc  

How can I get a Tax number in SA when I don't have an income in SA?I have some interest income from my bank in my origin country, they claim I need a tax number in SA.How can I register to get that?

Time frame for SARS tax refund?

  Written by Marc  

I received an IT34 to advise me that SARS have completed an audit on me and owe me money. How long does it take for them to pay out?
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