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Bonds and Levies Tax deductable?

  Written by Marc  

1st time submitter, just completed and wanted to know if property costs like levies and bonds are factored in, as well as rental income?

Went from being owed to owing SARS money?

  Written by Marc  

Hey there, I am very confused. I originally filed and I was due a refund of R5429, but then I was asked to submit supporting documents . When I did this ,I was notified that I now have to pay R4790 back to SARS. I do not understand what is happening, how do I go from being owed money to now owing money? I really hope that you can help me.

How to input a donation on eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

I made a Section 18A donation. There is nowhere to input it on my eFiling. How do I enter and what is the source code?

How to file notice of objection on eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

How to file a notice of objection?

IT3(b) certificate how to enter it

  Written by Marc  

I have an IT3(b) tax certificate from my medical aid, but nowhere am I asked to include this during the process of filing my return?

where to fill in the primary rebate amount on the 2014 tax return form?

  Written by Marc  

Where do I fill in the primary rebate amount on the 2014 tax return form, for PAYE tax payers?

Would I be taxed on R4800?

  Written by Marc  

I would like to know, I'm working for two months at a company, I will only get R4800 per month, will I be taxed

travel claims on fixed & commission income

  Written by Marc  

I work for a company that pays me a fixed salary but also pays commission on extra work I bring in.
They do not pay me for any travel at all,. Can I claim work related travel on my tax return?

How do I know whether to deduct wear and tear or lease payments on travel claim against allowance

  Written by Marc  

I receive a vehicle allowance and use a hired purchased vehicle for business use and need to know how to choose between depreciation (wear & tear) or lease payment on Travel Claim Against Allowance.

I guess what I'm asking is whether SARS sees a hired purchase payment the same as a lease agreement payment.

May I choose between the greater of the two?

Tax exemption on foreign employment income?

  Written by Marc  

I own a consulting company and have been contracted to do work oversees.
I expect to be out of the country for more than 183 days including a period exceeding
60 consecutive days.

I believe I am eligible for the tax exemption on my income for the period.
However I am unsure if I am defined as an independent contractor?
I pay myself a monthly salary from the company and therefore I believe I should
be regarded as an employee and not an independent contractor.
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sole trader incorporate halfway through tax year

  Written by Marc  

for tax purposes, a sole trader incorporated halfway through the year, will it mean half way split or one full year trading as a company

take home salary R4650 do I need topay?

  Written by Marc  

my salary is R5000 and R4650 after deduction,do I need to pay tax?

Will I get a refund in november wrt my medical aid?

  Written by Marc  

for the last 2 years I received a refund from SARS re: Medical Aid in Novemberwill I get one this year?

Dont have a code 3606 on my IT3 a

  Written by Marc  

The amount that I must fill in on my IT 3 a is it my salary received?

Can I claim depreciation on my vehicle

  Written by Marc  

Depriciation on my vehicle

proof of residence

  Written by Marc  

What documents can be used as proof of residence?

what is IRP6?

  Written by Marc  

what is IRP6?

Where can I get an IRP5 form?

  Written by Marc  

Where can I get an irp5 form? I looked on the SARS website and couldn't find one, is it okay to create my own? And what information is required to be shown on the form?

Declaring Subsistence Allowance

  Written by Marc  

My IRP5 does not have a code for the subsistence allowance I got when travelling oversees.I did not use all of the allowance I was given while on the trip and was told I could keep it.How do I declare this in my income tax return?

does she have to pay tax

  Written by Marc  

my nanny earns R740 per week does she have to pay tax

Business Training Costs for Commission Earners

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim - Thanks as always for an excellent service - I have been using TaxTim for about two years now.

My Question is regarding business seminars and training courses to further your working skillset. For instance I went on a sales training seminar voluntarily. I work as a commission-based sales executive. Can I claim the cost of this course back from SARS?

Is claiming for my old aged dependent mother allowed from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I pay for medical aid for my mum , she collects government pension and Is otherwise dependent on me , she lives with me too . Can I claim from SARS for medical aid contributions and amounts not recovered from medical aid for tax period 1 March 2013 to 28 Feb 2014

Medical aid section of the return?

  Written by Marc  

On the medical aid section of the Tax return there is a section that says feb, march april, may ext and how many members.

Is this the memders tha is covered or the claimed that months

Thanks
Craig

claim if paid medical not in your name

  Written by Marc  

if you pay someone medical can you claim

Entered profit made but only half of 33% pulls through as deemed income on eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

I saw reply re base costs and proceeds but if I enter this on eFiling and ask for calc, my deemed/additional income is only 16% of profit made, I thought 33% will pull through?
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