BETA
The new dashboard is here, and you’re invited.
Get early access to a faster, smarter experience. Beta users save 50% – limited spots available.
TRY IT NOW

SARS & eFiling Posts in Tax Q&A

SARS claim while unemployed?

  Written by Marc  

I am currently unemployed and heard that I cam claim from SARS regarding tax paid thus far

Too many documents

  Written by Marc  

SARS has provision of submitting 20 documents only and I have more than 20 documents. SARS doesn't accept excel with more than 1sheet. I have bank statements, receipts, excels with car logs, medical expenses, donations, depreciation, donation and medical certificates, monthly credit card statements. Please suggest how to submit documents. Thanks

Login failure with SARS Efiling

  Written by Marc  

I've just tried to register with SARS eFiling & apparently I am registered. I have now tried to Login which doesn't work as I don't know what my login name or password is. I can only assume the previous consultant I used registered me without giving me any details.

How do I submit a late IRP5 for a previous tax year on SARS eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

I have submitted my tax return for this year but have been told they won't pay out until I submit my outstanding tax returns from last year (fair enough). I wasn't earning a salary for most of last year but I believe I still need to submit the IRP5 which covers the last month of my employment with my previous company from that year. I got hold of my previous company and they sent through the form really quickly but I can't figure out how to submit for a previous year on SARS eFiling. The SARS he...



Read more →

When was the cut off date for filing tax returns?

  Written by Marc  

When was it closed?

Still waiting for tax refund

  Written by Marc  

It is more than 7 days now still waiting for my tax refund, is there ant problem with my tax returns?

I'm due for a refund but still owe SARS...

  Written by Marc  

I'm due for a refund but there's a 'hold-up' as I owe SARS something from 2009. I'm not sure what to do fro this point forward - where or how do I find out what is owed - how can SARS be owing me when I owe them - why weren't there red flags or bold flashing print popping up when I completed my annual tax returns?
It's like they're hiding the fact that I owe them and I've now probably encured some hefty penalties and interest... ;(

What do I do?

Document/records storage

  Written by Marc  

If I change to SARS eFiling with your assistance, where would my tax records be stored. & who stores them -- SARS, Myself, Tax Tim??

How do I create a SARS efiling form for outstanding 2009 tax year?

  Written by Marc  

Upon filing my husband's tax returns for 2015, they asked for supporting documents (same as 2014) which I then submitted. After waiting for 2 weeks, I contacted SARS and they informed me that his tax return of 2009 had never been filed. He had a stroke in 2009 and after attempting to file his tax return unsuccessfully several times and not being able to get through to SARS, I presumed that it had been filed. Now 6 years later (after issuing a tax certificate of comliance earlier this year) they ...



Read more →

Will I be penalized for not filling in a tax return for last year and this current year

  Written by Marc  

I have been working for 2 years now, I started 3 December 2013 and I never filled in a tax return before. I only became a permanent employee 1 April 2015 and only then started contributing towards a medical aid and pension fund. I have missed the 27/11/2015 tax return deadline. I am not sure how this whole process works. Will I be penalized for not filling in a tax return for last year and this current year. I will be more than happy to pay for your services. Regards

Why is it taking so long to receive the pay out, is there something I missed ?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my tax return via SARS eFiling and received the ITA34 - and notifications saying that SARS owes me. I submitted the tax return on the 25th. People have been saying it takes between 2-3 days to receive a pay out and SARS sends a sms or email to say when the money will be paid. How come I have not heard anything yet?

They wanted. My irp 5 for 2011

  Written by Marc  

SARS told me yesterday that I did not submit IRP5 for 2011, I have a copy, how do I submit it to them

Forgot to include something on tax return

  Written by Marc  

HI. What if you forget to include something on your tax return, but have already filed it..... I have incurred a capital gain due to the sale of a property, and see that I should have included some share sales, which incurred a loss. Would they have been set off against each other?

How much will I get from a salary of R2361 in a year

  Written by Marc  

I want to know how long it takes to get ur income tax return and how much will it be if my salary is R2361 a month?

Is it a must to register at SARS?

  Written by Marc  

Is it a must that each and every person must register to SARS when they are employed?

Move from a Tax Consultant

  Written by Marc  

I am at present using a tax consultant. How do I transfer to doing my own tax return with the help of Tax Tim?

They have all my records etc.

How do I get a number

  Written by Marc  

How do I get a tax number I have pay income tax on my salary per mouth with work but don't have a tax number?

No IRP5 on liquidated company

  Written by Marc  

The company my wife has worked for has been liquidated in September 2014. She has worked for them form January 2014 until September 2014. Subsequently she hasn't received and IRP5 because of the liquidation (there is a case pending and they say that they cannot issue the IRP5 until the court has made a decision). She does however have payslips and the company did pay tax in the time period she worked for them. She also has a letter from the auditor explaining this. What do we need to do on SARS ...



Read more →

Completion Letter

  Written by Marc  

I was selected for audit. I have been waiting for more than 21 days now. I received a letter yesterday in my SARS eFiling profile - completion letter what is going to happen now.

My IRP 5 not reflecting on my eFiling profile

  Written by Evan  

Why does my IRP 5 tax certificate not reflect on my tax profile, even though it was electronically submitted by my employer?

Taxable Income states eg -R40000 will this be paid to you or do you have to look at the calculated r

  Written by Marc  

If you calculate your information on SARS SARS eFiling and you calculate and it says Taxable Income states eg
-R40000 - is this what will be paid to you or do you have to look at the calculated result?

How can I get my tax number online or via email?

  Written by Marc  

Can u send me via email my tax number.

How can I claim house hold expenses portion if allowed to work from home?

  Written by Marc  

In reference to claiming house hold expenses as my employment contracted stated I could work from home as well if needed. I do not have an ITR12 form, only an IRP5/IT3(a) form. If I do not have an ITR12 form, does this mean I cannot claim this?

View Tax Summary

  Written by Marc  

I would like to complete my SARS SARS eFiling online without submitting from TaxTim. Reason is I need to delete some stuff and SARS eFiling seems clearer to fill in. 1. How do I view all the figures I have submitted in an easy format?
2. Is there a way to transfer to SARS eFiling, but not submit?

When can I expect the money in my account?

  Written by Marc  

I've submitted my tax refund on the 19th Nov and on the 23rd I went back to SARS to fix my banking details. How much time it takes for me to get the money?
Older posts →← Newer posts    7  8  9  10  11  12  13  14  15  16  17  18  19  20  21  22  23  24  25  26  27

Blog Categories


Ask TaxTim

Got a question you want answered about tax?

Visit our helpdesk

Get SARS Tax Deadlines in your Inbox
We'll tell you when you need to file, along with tax tips and updates.