What to do if SARS penalises me?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 17 March 2016

I was working freelance for 2 companies. My salary was plus minus R15,000 a year. SARS penalised me because I don't fill in forms. They say I owe R10,500. I don't have that money - what can I do?

What is the tax on my incentive bonus?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 17 March 2016

I am going to get R2,400 of incentive bonus and I want to know how much tax is going to be deducted from it.

I have received an ITA88 - what can I do?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 17 March 2016

Hi, I earn under R125,000 a year. I have not filed my tax returns for the past 4 years - recently a huge amount was deducted from my salary (SARS ITA 88) what do I do? Can I get that money back?

Tax rebate for medical aid when not the main member

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 March 2016

I currently am paying medical aid for myself, wife and child however I am not the main member, it is my wife, I currently deposit funds into her account for the deductions. She is currently unemployed and does not claim for tax. This was the only way to come off the company medical aid as they were too expensive

I wanted to know if I can claim this as I am paying for the medical aid just that its not on my name, I am the dependent and she is the main member. Further more we are marri...

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Company tax returns

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 March 2016

How do I calculate my companies tax returns. My company has never worked but it was registered in 2012. Now I need to know what should I do to calculate and get a new tax clearance

Tax relief for Medical Aid

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 March 2016

I only realised this month (March) that I was due a tax (PAYE) relief due to a Medical Aid Fund, which was initiated in July last year. Would it be possible to claim the relief even though the PAYE period is closed?

Certified/Official Proof of Income

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 March 2016

I have applied for financing and as part of the required documentation, I have been asked for certified proof of income in addition to my bank statements (I am self-employed). Would my ITA34 documents be sufficient as proof or would I need to get an official document from my accountants?

Business mileage for off site visits

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 March 2016

Can I claim business mileage from home to another site (belonging to the company) which is not my normal place of work?

Tax number for checks

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 March 2016

I recently had to give my tax number to a rental agent/landlord for a lease application. Does this mean they could gain access to my tax records if they have my tax number?

PAYE for 1 and half months -R7000 and R14000

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 March 2016

I started a new job on the 15 February 2016. I got paid R7000 and the tax on that was R156. This month I get paid for a full month R14000. What will be the tax that I would pay this month

Can I apply for a tax number when I'm using an asylum?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 March 2016

I'm a Zimbabwean citizen using an asylum can I apply for a Tax number?

Tax on Employee and Employer Retirement Fund Contributions

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 March 2016

Regarding the new tax law on Employee contributions to retirement funds, is it correct to say that from the 1 March the employee portion of 7,5% and the employer portion of 8% must be included in the employee's gross salary and then taxed as a fringe benefit? We were wondering what suggestions you have of how this would appear on the employee's salary slip eg. Gross salary (incl total provident fund %) less Paye, less fringe benefit tax, less Uif? We are really battling to find anyone who knows...

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I owe SARS money I can't afford

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 March 2016

I am unemployed at the moment and am the sole breadwinner in the household. I owe SARS money but due to financial constraints, money is extremely tight. I see SARS has debited my account with money R6500 owing to them which has crippled me financially that I can't buy food for my family. I will pay them when I employed but has just added extra financial burden.

Tax deduction on bonus

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 March 2016

What percentage is taken from my incentive bonus of every three months.

Calculate my tax when I fund my own retirement annuity and the company pays half my Provident fund

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 March 2016

How can you calculate your tax when you have a voluntry retirement annuity and a compulsary Provident fund

Can SARS pay into a call account?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 14 March 2016

I am emigrating and have gone to SARS to change my banking details. The new account is a call account which I am using to transfer my money overseas. SARS have verified this account. (Bidvest Call Account). My friend said that as far as he know SARS will not pay into the call account when it comes time to paying. Is this true?

How do I submit nil returns?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 14 March 2016

How do I submit a nil tax return to SARS? I lived in Qatar for 6 years and need to submit tax returns for that time.

How to calculate total for 4150

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 March 2016

How to calculate total in source code 4150 when completing IT3 a certificate

Employing a relative

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 March 2016

I pay provisional tax and have 2 contractors to whom I pay FEES (commission) on sales leads that they generate for me. My question is: I wish to use the services of my daughter-in-law (same surname as mine) in a similar capacity so will SARS see this as shifting my tax burden to avoid a higher bracket or will I be allowed to book this family member as a legitimate earner in her own right?
I would maintain a payments register and her fees would be paid over periodically to her banking accou...

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How do I calculate pension tax deduction

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 March 2016

How do I calculate the amount of pension that can be deducted when calculating taxable income?

Is an IRP5 form still valid after 6 years?

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 March 2016

Is an IRP5 form still valid after 6 years? I was suppose to claim in 2010 but I was still naive.

Medical practice tax return and deductions

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 March 2016

If you have a sole proprietorship, a medical practice that provides wound care for patients at home. There is only two employees. The owner (the nurse that does the wound care) and one person doing the financials and administration. The business is not registered, but the nurse has a practice number. How would you submit the tax return (as personal tax return/business?) and what deductions could you claim?

Refund audit

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 March 2016

I would just like to know is a refund audit quicker than the 60 days SARS gives themselves? I was audited and requested to send supporting documents the audit was complete and when I called in the call centre agent said all audits have been complete, it is now at the refund department and they give themselves another 60 working days to pay out. So my question is are they normally quicker when it comes to this 60 working days?

Amounts included in calculation annuity fund deduction

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 March 2016

I am retired and receive a monthly pension which is subject to tax. I make no contributions to a pension fund since I retired. I still contribute to a retirement annuity fund monthly. Do I include the total pension received together with investment tax returns for the year to determine the maximum amount allowed for annuity fund deduction

Travel allowance exceeding 8000km

  Written by Nicci   Posted 14 March 2016

How is the travel allowance taxed if you do not receive a car allowance, use personal vehicle and exceed 8000km for business travel? Company pays the standard rate per km, and no other allowance is received in respect of travel.
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