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Can I apply for a tax number without being employed?

  Written by Marc  

I want to apply for a new job, bit they said I must first get a tax number. Can I receive a tax number without having a job yet?

Deduction for use of company vehicle

  Written by Marc  

The calculation in respect of the deduction for use of company vehicle

Are South African bank expenses a legitimate business expense?

  Written by Marc  

As a provisional tax paying sole proprietor I would like to find out whether the exorbitant South African bank expenses are a legitimate business expense? I have a separate bank account for my business income.

Should the company contributions be omitted on the IRP5 if you have resigned?

  Written by Marc  

I resigned in March this year (2015) and decided to withdraw my provident fund and reinvest it elsewhere. However, I received my IRP5 from my previous employer without the contributions that was made by the company for my provident fund for the last financial year (Feb 2014-Feb 2015). Is this correct? Should they leave it out because I withdrew my provident fund this year? Does it still affect last financial years contributions? Or should it still reflect the contributions for last financia...



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IT3b - tax refund

  Written by Marc  

How does IT3b from banks affect my returns especially when I have a debit interest?

Must I register a business?

  Written by Marc  

I am employed but the employer pay me for the hours worked and does not deduct any taxes or UIF I am responsible for my own taxes. Must I register a business or how can I go about paying over the taxes so I do not need to pay in at the end of the year in my personal capacity.

Wear and Tear deduction

  Written by Marc  

If I don't get a car allowance and the work refunds my petrol when I drive to clients, can I claim wear and tear on my personal vehicle. Where do you fill this in on eFiling?

Personal Tax Return with employer provided vehicle?

  Written by Marc  

I am interested in using your services to help me file my return, but I'm not too sure if mine can be done online as per your services or if I will have to go in to see a tax consultant. The complexity lies in that fact that I have a company vehicle, not a car allowance. On my tax return it is represented as code 3802. Is this something that your services cater to?

How do tax refunds work?

  Written by Marc  

For the tax year 01 March 2014 to 28 Feb 2015 , I worked only from August 2014 to 28 Feb 2015. Do I proberly get a refund as well ?

Petrol claims for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc  

Is claiming petrol allowed if I have a travel allowance? I use my car now and then for work..I claim the km's driven and I get reimbursed. Does this fall under car allowance?

How much is taxed and how much is tax free?

  Written by Marc  

My resignation benefits is R318,912 before tax, how much am I gonna get post tax?

I need my tax number from SARS please?

  Written by Marc  

I have been paying tax for a year or so now how do I get get my tax number?

Is there an easy way to get tax numbers for our employees who do not have them?

  Written by Marc  

Is there an easy way to get tax numbers for our employees who do not have either telephonically or via eFiling

When would I get an IRP5 form from my employer?

  Written by Marc  

I starting working in April 2015, when would I receive my IRP5 documents?

Lump Sum Withdrawal Tax?

  Written by Marc  

Hi, If one has taken a lump sump withdrawal, and tax was paid on the lump sum amount, can the lump sum be included in the tax paid (ie on top of PAYE)

Are we required to file a SARS tax return?

  Written by Marc  

If we are permanent residents in South Africa, and earn less than R 350,000/annum each as an employee and director of a Pty company do we need to file a tax refund ? We do not own the company . The company files and pays its taxes .

What will my UIF be?

  Written by Marc  

How much is the UIF of R6226,00

Tax percentage?

  Written by Marc  

What is the percentage of income tax for the working class?

How do I prove income I have to declare without a bank statement?

  Written by Marc  

If I have income from freelance work that amounts to a figure higher than the marginal tax rate I presume I have to fill in a tax return. But how do I prove what income I have received. If I ask my bank for a statement older than three months they want to charge me R300 per month going back. This is possibly higher than the tax I'll have to pay. Any thoughts?

Tax refund on studies?

  Written by Marc  

I am currently working at a university and have enrolled for postgraduate degree at a different institution and had paid for myself. Will I be able to claim tax refund on this, if so, how?

Can I claim tax back on medical expenses if im not on a med scheme?

  Written by Marc  

Can I claim tax back if I don't belong to Medical aid scheme. I paid over 10000 for my son when he broke his leg.

Are churches seen as Public Benefit Organisations?

  Written by Marc  

Are churches seen as Public Benefit Organisations?

Retirement tax free?

  Written by Marc  

I retired in 2012 when the tax free tables for retirement was at 315 000 I now have a retirement annuity that matures in 2015. The 2015 tax tables say that I should have an additional 185000 available to me? is this true?

What should I pay on PAYE ?

  Written by Marc  

I earned R408330. 00 for the year. My wife pays the medical aid. I have 2 kids. I use some of my own equipment for work purposes. I have a endowment policy for R1100. 00 pm some medicine I pay cash. I also contributed to UIF R3569. 00

What does 4149 mean on my IRP5?

  Written by Marc  

What does 4149 mean on my IRP5?
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