Tax deductions on rental property

Posted 16 June 2016

I have a rental property that's in a different town from the one in which I live. Is the fuel that I use traveling the property to make improvements tax-deductible? Also, what incurred on a rental property are tax deductible?

Tax on pension and shares lump sum payouts

Posted 15 June 2016

Can I claim tax on my pension withdrawal lump sum payout and on my shares payout

Deductions against rental income

Posted 15 June 2016

I have moved from CPT to JHB. I own a house in CPT which is now being rented out to tenants. In JHB I am currently renting. From a SARS perspective, do I need to declare the rental income as I only own one property and its not a second property bringing in an extra income? What I receive as rental income in CPT immediately covers my rent here. So I do not gain anything. In face what I am asking as a rental is the same as what I pay for my rent here.

Foreign investment account

Posted 10 June 2016

What are my tax liabilities if I open a bank account (from SA) in the UK, transfer funds into that account and then bring those funds back into SA after a period of time?

CGT on transfer of shares

Posted 10 June 2016

Hi
My client started 2 companies and was the 100% shareholder
He now wants to transfer the shares to his holding company
With regards to the cgt calculation can a simple valuation be performed for the deemed proceeds or does SARS require to have it done by a professional
Also - what can we add to the base cost
Can we add the legal costs to create the agreements for the transfer of shares?

Long partnership regarded as marriage for tax?

Posted 9 June 2016

I have been living with a woman as husband and wife for 17 years and see no point in getting officially married. With regard to tax rules such as: tax free gift/donation between spouses and tax rules regarding disposal of residence to spouse on death, apply to me? I have in mind donating money to my partner which she will invest to achieve a tax saving on capital gains as she has small income. She would also be able to donate to my children if required, to take advantage of the R100k tax free am...

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Does the sale of a Holiday Home attract CGT?

Posted 9 June 2016

My parents have a small holiday home which they have been offered R1 300 000 (from tenants). They bought the home in 1979 for R97 000. Will they be liable for CGT and how do I work out what CGT they will pay?

Which proof of expenses should I hold onto?

Posted 2 June 2016

Which receipts should I take a picture of?
Or, which expenses should I note down in preparation for tax time?

Allowable tax deductions when building a personal residence

Posted 1 June 2016

I have purchased a plot in 2015 and built a house. Are there any amounts in the purchase procedure and the building process that are tax deductible and are bad debts incurred during building deductible

Does capital gain require registration as provisional taxpayer?

Posted 30 May 2016

If I make a capital gain do I need to register as a provisional taxpayer?

Does a capital gain force me to submit a tax return?

Posted 30 May 2016

I have received an Allan Gray IT3(c) tax certificate for capital gain/loss for 2016 for R 121556,98. Do I have to submit this to SARS tax return as am retired

How does one declare and pay CGT?

Posted 26 May 2016

If you are a shareholder of a company and the company has sold out a chunk of its shares... And due to this a pay out will be made to each shareholder.. I own 2% of the company. I am told I will get a pay out of R60k what will be my CGT amount more or less?

Maximum tax deductible contribution towards a RA

Posted 25 May 2016

I am trying to work out the maximum tax deductible contribution to a Retirement Annuity. Person earns R1 000 000 of which 75% is pensionable. Total contributions to pension fund is 13%. He made a capital gain of selling shares at R150 000, received rental income of R180 000 with R50 000 deductible expenses. I'm confused on how to work out this question. It states that max deduction for a RA is 15% of non-pensionable income. I get R250 000 R150 000 R130 000 = R530 000 x 15% = R79 500. However...

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Can I deduct the commission earned by the attorney on a deposit?

Posted 24 May 2016

We bought a house and gave a large cash deposit to the attorney to hold. The transfer of the house took a while so the interest accrued amounted to some R65000. However, the attorney took as a commission about R10,000. Both amounts are shown on the IT3b. SARS included the total interest on my tax return but disallowed the deduction. Is there any way to get the deduction?

How much CGT am I due to pay?

Posted 24 May 2016

I inherited a property in 2007 (it was transferred into my name in 2007, although my dad passed on in 1997) - delay caused by issues with executing the will. I valued the property in 2002 for Capital Gains Tax and it was valued for R760 000 at the time. I want to sell the property now for R3. 95 million. I earn a salary of R480k per year. How much CGT will I have to pay?

Can i claim back Transfer duty?

Posted 23 May 2016

I recently purchased a property for residential use. The conveyancers submitted a Transfer Duty to SARS and the transfer fees equated to R12600. I normally get an IRP5 and medical aid forms from my company and submit my income tax when season opens. My question is what do I do with the transfer duty declaration for SARS issued me to be considered and is there any way of getting any refund on this transfer fees.

How does capital gains tax contributes to vertical equity?

Posted 20 May 2016

Explain how capital gains tax contributes to vertical equity.

How is CGT paid, is it deducted from gross investment or added to gross annual income

Posted 20 May 2016

If you are subject to capital gains tax, how is it paid, is it deducted from gross investment or added to gross annual income

Exclusion of R 40 000.00 of Capital Gains Tax

Posted 19 May 2016

Two sisters bought an apartment. When they sell the apartment, capital gains tax is applicable. This is not a primary residence. Is the R40 000. 00 exclusion for both sisters on the total amount of the asset or for each sister in calculating their cut of the income?

Capital Gains Tax vs Donations Tax

Posted 16 May 2016

Provide a reason why there will be no Capital Gains Tax consequences on the receipt of R50 000 as a donation be.

Tax on divorce settlement

Posted 12 May 2016

I would just like to know if I will be taxed on my divorce settlement?

Rental Income on room rented at Primary Residence

Posted 12 May 2016

You speak about rental income earned on a second property, and expenses (interest, electricity, etc) that can be deducted from the income. Does the same apply to a primary residence owned by the taxpayer where additional income is generated eg. By renting out a room in the property?

Can I net off rental income against my rent payments?

Posted 11 May 2016

I am receiving rental income on my primary residence and am paying rent to stay in another apartment. Obviously I need to declare the rental income but can any of the rental I am to paying out be set off against this income?

CGT on primary property worth less than R2m

Posted 9 May 2016

My mum (78 years) wants to sell her house (market value is R1,7million) due to her deteriorating health, she can no longer stay on her own now, what are the the tax implications? Property was purchased in 2008 for R1,1million

Estate duty and tax on a property held within a company

Posted 9 May 2016

What taxes are due on a property owned by an individual when the person dies?
What taxes are due on a property owned by a company when a shareholder dies?
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