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What other medical expenses can I claim from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

Hi I have medical aid, due to the dr asking private rates I had to pay the dr for every visit an extra R100, I had several visits and now the dr has to do a procedure and I have to pay in an aditional amount can I claim back the money from SARS?

Does INTERPRETATION NOTE: NO. 47 (Issue 3) apply to employed people, or only VAT registered traders?

  Written by Marc  

Trying to determine if items purchased (my car and cell for example) can have part of their value written off for tax purposes if I just happen to be a "normal" employed person and not a trades man or VAT registered.

What do I do if my refund was paid into the wrong bank account?

  Written by Marc  

I have an employee who submitted their return through a practitioner and asked him to change banking details as the details on the IRP5 were incorrect, they were for another employee. However the return was paid into the other employees account, is there anyway of rectifying this and don't SARS verify banking details? The names are completely different surely the bank wouldn't accept? I would really appreciate your assistance.

My employer is not registered for Employees' Tax, what can I do?

  Written by Marc  

I am working as a p/a and store manager to a sole proprietor. She is not registered as an employer and does not intention to register. No tax is deducted from my salary - what should I do?

Should I be submitting a return now for 2013 as a provisional tax payer?

  Written by Marc  

I've submitted my 2012 tax return last year as an individual taxpayer. After which I started freelancing midway through August. I was on a six month contract with my ex-company (which ended on 31 January) where they deducted the tax for me, but have also been doing work for other companies/individuals that I would have to pay the tax on. My question is, should I have submitted a return before the end of January to pay in at the end of March? If yes, what do I do now to stay tax complaint?

Tax return - UK income?

  Written by Marc  

I returned to SA following 7+ years in UK. I took up permanent employment in SA during June 2011 and am a residing tax payer on my SA income. Before returning to the SA I ran my own business through a limited company, paid corporation tax and in my personal capacity earned a salary (just below the "personal allowance threshold" which consisted of minimum salary allowance + dividends. Since returning to SA the UK company still received fee income from work I did prior to leaving the UK ...



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What is your tax code on secondary income if you are permanently employed as well?

  Written by Marc  

If you are working full time and also earning part-time income after hours, from a home based office, what will be the tax code for your secondary income and will you be allowed to deduct office expenses?

What form must I file with SARS, an ITR12 or an IRP6 ?

  Written by Marc  

I bought an appartment in April 2012 and rent it out. My total income (April 12 to Feb 2013) is R46,000 and my expenses (interest, levies, etc) are R41,000. Total income :R5,000 I haven`t registered myself as a provisional taxpayer. So what should I do for the 2013 Tax return ?
Should I reflected those number on my IRT12 ? or should I register myself on IRP6 ? or should I do both ?

How do I correct a mistake that I have made on my tax return that resulted in a penalty by SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my tax return for the 2012/13 financial year. I was requested to submit supporting documents, which I did. I was informed that I owe a sum of +-R16200 to SARS. It transpired that when I declared my medical expenses I included "cents" on my return. As a result of this I was penalised a sum of +-R162000 which I feel is unfair and unreasonable. How do I correct this?

Can I still get a tax rebate for 2011 -2012 tax year?

  Written by Marc  

my irp5 has the following figures R76545 GROSS SALARY - and R5319 TOTAL DEDUCTIONS(included UIF, SDL,) WILL I GET A TAX REFUND

I get R2000 petrol allowance, do I include this amount for travel allowance when I do my calculation

  Written by Marc  

I have a company petrol card that I use for R2000 per month.

Income tax calculated and then?

  Written by Marc  

Hi TaxTim, I hope you can explain to me in simple terms the following. If one receives a gross salary of R20 000.00 with no contribution or allowance paid monthly, then your Income tax calculator calculates that my take home pay is R16 833.32. The R3017.95 PAYE and UIF of 148.72 is paid by my employer. Do I then have to again pay any tax on the R16 833.32 or is that done?

Medical aid expenses over the tax credit, can I claim?

  Written by Marc  

I incurred alot of medical expenses not covered by the medical aid last year and not sure if I will be able to claim them as a deduction in the upcoming tax returns due to the new tax credit method. Is the tax credit only applicable to medical aid contributions or all expenses incurred?

I would like to claim rental income and expenses relating to renting a property out, what can I clai

  Written by Marc  

I would like to claim rental income and expenses relating to renting a property out. What expenses can I claim? Can I claim cost of a computer and printer, telephone cost and internet costs? Thanks

If I pay for for my entire medical aid contribution am I eligible for a rebate?

  Written by Marc  

Am I entitled to a rebate if I pay for my entire medical aide contribution

Depreciation on cars, how does it work?

  Written by Marc  

Your depreciation calculator - is it up to date in terms of percentages allowed etc?

Second question - I am a sole prop. I know that I can deduct business expenses (not permanently employed), but I am not sure about the installment that I pay for the vehicle (HP). Can I deduct for tax purposes since I use the car for business.

Last question - if the above deduction is allowed, can I also add depreciation of the vehicle to the 'basket' or is it a matter of either or?
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I will be earning R300000 a year what will my tax be?

  Written by Marc  

I have been offered a job for R300000 a year what will my deductions be.Thank you for your help.Kind regardsVicky

Just want to confirm how to dispute SARS denying the wear and tear allowance on my laptop?

  Written by Marc  

SARS denied the wear and tear claim according sec 11 e for the laptop I had to buy myself and use at work 100% of the time, they said its denied according to sec 23m, but I'm sure that was incorrectly interpreted because it says except for..... and then refers to sec 11e?!

So do I contact them and say go study a bit and make sure of your facts or how do I go about this? Dispute and add sec 23 for them?

Can I give myself a salary if I run a sole proprietor?

  Written by Marc  

I just need to find out if I can deduct a salary for myself as a business expense? please can you assist.

Can I be deducted for tax money every week without a payslip at the end of each month?

  Written by Marc  

I'm concerned because I'm being deducted for tax but I don't even have a payslip and I've been working for the company for more than a year

Tax return sms for a year, but I haven't even been working?

  Written by Marc  

Hi I received a message from SARS saying,"Thank you for filing your 2009 tax return Assessment Result: R-840 Account Balance: R-840 Selected for Audit: No" I'm confused as to what the R-840 means as I am not sure wether that means I owe them or if they're refunding me

Can I claim for a car which i "leased" from my previous employer?

  Written by Marc  

My previous employer bought a fleet of cars which he then branded. The deal was that we pay for it over 4 years after which the car would be evaluated and we could buy it for half the value. I left the company after 4 years and 4 months and was told that he was not selling the car to me. A monthly deduction appears on my commission slip (earned comm.only as a sales executive) for the car and petrol but this does not appear on the IRP5. I also did not receive a travelling allowance.

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Where can I get a list of the items that I'm allowed to claim for as a sole proprietor?

  Written by Marc  

I know about things like rent, telephone, internet, stationery, etc., but what else?

What are the benefits of non residents for taxable income in South Africa?

  Written by Marc  

I am living overseas for the past ten years and have visited South Africa occasionally for not more that 3 weeks per annum. I earn interest (R24500); dividends from private companies (R65000); retirement annuity income (R17500) amounting to approximately R110K per annum. I am paying taxes as a resident. What will my taxes be like if I were to be taxed as a non resident. Will I still be entitled to the rebates. I am 62 years old and am married in community of property. I will appreciate a hypot...



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I am subcontracting for a company, but need tax help please?

  Written by Marc  

I subcontract for a company, but have not registered yet as a business and they will be taking 33% off my pay. The problem is I have 2 guys working for me as well. How can I sort this out quickly without having to lose out.
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