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?

If I was apart of a graduate programme, is the salary I received taxable?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 November 2012

I received a monthly salary during a 7 month Graduate Programme, which had taxed deducted per month.
I've heard some people say the were able to get the deducted tax back, and would like to know if this is true? If so, how would I go about getting that back?

How do I register for tax after employer's bookkeeper told me I can't and that she must register me!

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2012

I started working for a company 4 years ago,and last year only became an employee,as previously I was a contractor.

Last year they started deducting tax,and when we had a meeting about it,I asked the bookkeeper for my tax number as I have no idea how tax work,and she yelled at me and said I am not allowed to register, especially not for eFiling, as she is the only one that can do this and she is in the process.
I then got my IRP5 form with my tax paid,and then heard I should've r...

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I earn R8500 and have never been registered at SARS, my boss says I don't need to, is this correct?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2012

I earn R8500 a month, which is the most I've ever earned. My boss keeps my salary low because he says that way I won't pay tax. I am so ignorant. Am I breaking the law or is my boss? SARS doesn't know I exist. Would I be fined? I don't have any savings stored up either. It's not that I did this on purpose. If I register it'll jeopardize my job. In fact, everyone working for him isn't registered with SARS. Isn't there a form you're supposed to have at ...

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Does home loan interest charged affect my tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2012

I received a tax certificate from my bank showing the amount of interest charged on my home loan. Where or how do I enter this on SARS eFiling?

Does home loan interest charged effect my tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2012

I received a tax certificate from my bank showing the amount of interest charged on my home loan. Wherehow do I enter this on SARS eFiling?

Disability and critical illness insurance, are they tax deductible?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

I have these policies with Momentum and i just want to confirm if they are tax deductable? Although the policy is not an income protection policy it still plays the same roll should i not be able to work. I did request a tax certificate from Momentum but i'm still waiting and christmas is also coming :)
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