How do I go about submitting documentation for backdated claims?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2012

Two of my stepchildren have brain irregularities, one Dandy Walker syndrome, the other Landau Kleffner Syndrome. I have never claimed for any medical or other expenses ito these two children which are dependants on my medical aid. However when the one with DW Syndrome turned 21 I had to go through the motions of proving his dependance to keep him as adult dependant on my MA. Then I was told to indicate on my tax return that I have a disabled dependant. Question is, what is the procedure to claim...

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How does the taxation of freelance pilots income when they go on contract abroad?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2012

I am working as a freelance pilot, invoicing a company per daily perdiem, or s & t as its called in Dollar,they taxed me 25 % out of the blue. I have done contracts for a long time and it has never happened before as I comply with the exemption requirements always for the time spent in the other countries, please advise?

PAYE threshold and small business TAX, how does it work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2012

I hope you can help me - my question is two-fold. My wife was working for the 2011/2012 tax period earning R3000-R4500 (as a salary). Do we need to submit a tax return for her? Since June this year she has started her own photography business from home (her only income) - we keep track of all expenses etc. Does she pay tax on the income or on the profit she makes? Does she need to register as a provisional taxpayer (the company is not registered & she trades under her own name)? If so is it ...

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What does deducting home office expenses imply for capital gains tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2012

I'm an academic and also do some mathematical consulting, so I work partly in my study at home. Firstly, am I entitled to deduct a fraction of my household expenses, and if so, is it equal to the percentage x of floor space taken up by my study? But then does this affect how much capital gains tax I'll pay on my flat when I sell it? Is it then is x% of my flat not entitled to a capital gains tax threshold?

I work as a full time waitress and I earn a small shift allowance, the rest earned is tips. Do I pay

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2012

Am I eligible for paying tax?

If I get a Travel allowance, where do I enter my Vehicle installment on my tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2012

Where must I enter my vehicle installment to justify my travel allowance?

How do I declare untaxed remuneration as a freelancer?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2012

I freelance for two publishers, only one of whom deducts 25% PAYE. Last year I received IRP5s from both, but this year only from the one who deducted PAYE. SARS says the other one MUST supply an IRP5, but they disagree. How do I declare this untaxed income on my return in the absence of an IRP5? On my return I answered the question regarding extra income and/or expenses as 'yes' but there is no space on the form where I can fill in this untaxed income.

I owe SARS money but never even used eFiling. Help!

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 November 2012

I started my job in august 2011 and was earning R14500 after deductions. My company pays tax and UIF, PAYE for me but recently I learned that I owe SARS R5000, why? I'm not sure what to do. I never even registered for e filing. Please help.

I submitted my IRP5 and received an SMS saying account balance: -12000. Selected for audit.

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 November 2012

I submitted my IRP5 at a SARS branch in Joburg and I received an SMS saying
Tax return assessment result: R-12000. Acc bal:R-12000. Selected for audit: Yes.
What does it mean?

How much can I deduct for expenses from money I earned in Saudi Arabia?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 November 2012

Hi, I taught a two-week course in Saudi Arabia, and they paid me straight into my bank account. Do I have to pay taxes on the full amount, or is there some fixed amount per day I can deduct for expenses?

Is unpaid salaries included on my IRP5 not deductible as a bad debt?

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 November 2012

Salary that was due to me, however not paid by my previous employer was included as income on my IRP5. I included it as a bad debt deduction & SARS disallowed in my assessment. Please advice as to what I can do.

Must I keep a weekly logbook?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 November 2012

My wife and I submitted a weekly logbook for the 2011/2012 tax year. My wife's one were accepted but mine declined. I can't now fill in a day to day logbook as I'm not going to thumbsuck where I've traveled during that year as this is impossible. What am I to do?

I have a Q about retirement annuity deductions against tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 November 2012

How does the Chief Thief calculate my deductable amount on 'current year' RA payments (code 4006)? I entered an amount on my tax form and they calculate a LARGER amount, how is this possible?

How do the medical aid deductions for 2013 work - become dependent or become principle member?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 November 2012

Hi Tax Tim, thank you for a very informative website, I've learnt a lot!

My question is this: which option is more tax beneficial?

My situation:
My wife and I are both principle members of the same medical aid, with a baby on the way. My understanding of the new tax credit rules for 2013 would imply that it doesn't really matter how we as a family structure our medical aid. Be it as 1 principle member and 2 dependents, or 2 principle members and 1 dependent. Is this correct? The new rules disregard the fact that I am in a higher tax bracket as well...

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Do I have to claim submit a tax return after termination of contract with my employer if it was cont

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 November 2012

My company contributes money to SARS each month so after my termination, am allowed to claim money back?

How long does it take for my tax refund to be paid?

  Written by Marc   Posted 9 November 2012

How long does it take for my tax refund to be paid into my account when submitted through e filling?

Are there penalties on incorrect information?

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 November 2012

Hi, I mistakenly did not pick up my medical payments deducted from my salary as a 'tax perk' which therefore adds to my taxable amount. I now have to pay in more tax after I have already completed both provisional tax forms, only to discover this now when I must submit my ITR12 now in November. Are there penalties and interest involved, since the year end is Feb and it's now Nov already?

Where does the amount under Deductions/Contributions on my IRP5 come from?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I would like to understand all the amounts reflected on my IRP5 and their source codes.

Can l still submit my return if I receive a penalty ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

Can I still submit my return after receiving a penalty?

I am a provisional tax payer, but I want to claim on my annuities at year end, where do I do that?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

There is no space on the IRP6 to fill it in?

What about fees paid to the HPCSA? Are they tax deductible?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I don't see any fees paid by me as reflected on my return as per TaxTim for the HPCSA and other fees as related to my profession- oral hygiene (cpd point package as required by HPCSA and a dental association), I only work for commission and want to know if I can deduct other expenses such as cellphone and petrol ? It doesn't get asked on your TaxTim and I suppose it needs corresponding codes for your IRP5 return?

Can I deduct the interest I pay on my home loan?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I have received a tax certificate from my bank showing the amount of interest I was changed during the tax year. Where (if anywhere) do I capture this on my tax return?

What is the closing date for filing my individual tax return? I have just recovered from a terrible

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I am not sure of the kilometers I traveled, can I also get help on how to include this?

How do I account for Rental Income in my personal tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I have a property in a sectional title that I have rented out since 1 October 2011. Where and what do I fill in on my tax return?

Why have SARS not allowed all my medical expenses as a tax deduction?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I have completed my efiling however now have a query. I claim back about R4000 worth of medical expenses incurred by myself, but was only refund R600. Is this an error?
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