'manually submit' instead of 'file'

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 August 2014

I accidentally clicked on 'manually submit' instead of 'file' with no feedback. How can I rectify as I want to submit electronically?

How can I indicate that I paid several months of my medical aid and new employer paid thereafter?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 August 2014

I got a new job in July 2013 - which meant that my medical aid contributions were paid by me from Feb-June and came out of my salary after that. How do I reflect that on the form?

Income tax after working on a 6 month contract

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 August 2014

If I was employed on a 6 month contract from August 2013 to February 2014, can I apply for tax returns?

What documents are needed for submission of my ITR12 Tax Return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 August 2014

What is IT3b? And what other documents are needed from me so that I can submit my returns?

Will SARS refund me if I have outstanding claims?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 August 2014

Will SARS refund me if I have outstanding claims to submit?

Help me by emailing my Tax number

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 August 2014

I need my tax number urgently please because I'm unable to reach a SARS offices and the contact details are not helping me because its weekend.

Verification and supporting documents twice

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

I have submitted my tax return whereafter they asked for supporting documents, which I uploaded via efiling. Then Sars issued me with a letter saying the original assessment is correct and no changes has occurred. Two days later I get a letter again from SARS asking again for the same Supporting documents. This letter looks exactly the same as the first. I submitted the supporting documents again. Why would sars want to verify my detail twice ? I dont understand , why would they ask another time...

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Medical deduction - who can claim?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

I am paying for a medical aid that I am not on, it is for my wife and 3 kids the medical aid is on her name but the payments are deducted from my bank account. Can I claim for this on my tax return? if the answer is yes what proof do I give sars because the medical aid certificate is on her name

I filed my tax for 2012 in 2014, will I still get the refund due to me?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

I submitted my SARS for 2014 and I did get back a refund, I haven't filed for 2012 at the same time and I have a refund due to me, does it fall away because I haven't submitted the same year, or will I still get it?

Foreign income - how to show on the ITR12?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

I am a South African resident and I work in South Africa but my employer is based overseas
does this mean I earn foreign income? I am a freelancer .

What expenses can he claim on to get a refund back from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

hI TIM,I HAVE A CLIENT WHO HAS WORKED AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND PAYE HAS BEEN DEDUCTED FROM HIM IN TOTAL OF ABOUT R150,000.Can he claim on petrol expenses and travel expense if he does not have a travel allowance?

Provisional tax payer - TaxTim help?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

I'm a provisional tax payer, so can you still help me with my annual tax return?

Second Verification at SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

I filed my return and was selected for audit/verification due to the fact that my employer hadn't yet submitted our IRP5's to SARS. I sent through all my supporting documents and waiting for response. I then received a completion letter 15 days later, along with my SOA indicating my refund amount. Further wait of a week, I now have received a second letter requesting supporting documents again? I phoned the contact centre and they advised that I was selected for a second verification and needed ...

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Tax registration?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2014

How do l check that l am registered for tax?

Do I have to pay tax on medical aid contribution paid by my employer from whom I retired?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2014

I am retired but my previous employer still pays a part of my medical aid contribution on my behalf. Do I need to get an IRP5 from the employer even though I am not on their payroll any more or is this income exempt from tax?

Can I claim for domestic worker who looks after my disabled son?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2014

If I a employing someone to assist with with disabled son. This person is not qualified professional can I claim for part of the salary I pay her?

cn I be sent login by sms

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2014

Got my password bt forgot my login?

Reimbursed Travel per km- how to put on my ITR12?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2014

I receive a reimbursement from my company for the usage of my own car for company purpose, the reimbursement is 3.24per km. Should I disclose this in my ITR12? and should I pay any tax on this reimbursement?

I have done my return via eFiling, and have been told that I am due a large refund. Nothing has happ

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2014

I have done my return via eFiling, and have been told that I am due a large refund. Nothing has happened now for about two weeks. How do I follow up?

How to do a tax return when you have resigned?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2014

I resigned last year October (2013). I would just like to find out for which year I should file. I have received pension funds as well. Am not sure how to do my return in this case as I don't have an IRP5. Would you be able to assist me. Thank You.

Can I claim VAT on things I bought for personal use?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2014

I want to know if an individual not a business can claim back VAT on personal goods bought.

Can I get my SARS tax number?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

I joined a new company and I need my tax number is it possible to get it online?

Why is my SARS refund delayed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

Hi Tim,

My route has changed from last year meaning the private and business km's. Have already submitted through eFiling 2 weeks ago. How long will it take for me to get a refund?

Tax help needed urgently!

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

I just did my income tax and the papers I received shows tax credits and adjustments -26186.88 and under that it says net amount refundable under this assessment after allowable credits -1804.88 how do I know what I'm going to get back please help as I am struggling to understand thank you

Can I claim legal fees on my home for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2014

My husband and I bought a house last year.
Can we claim back the legal fees charged by the lawyer in our tax return?
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