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Erroneous Payments and IRP5



I've been overpaid erroneously for a year . My employer wants the monies paid back in full. Roughly a third of the amount was taxed and appears on the IRP5. Must the IRP5 be amended by the employer, while we sort out the pay back arrangements?

Vat return Inputs and Outputs?



I am currently busy with my company's VAT return for March and April, but our invoicing is a lot more than our purchasing. It looks like we will have to pay about R180k, My question is : Can I hold back on some of our invoicing when submitting my return? Since we have 5 years to claim it?

Re submission of audited tax return?



I need to get a tax directive. I have taken all relevant docs to SARS, but now they need me to resubmit my 2015 return. I don't know how because if I say request correction it says the return has already been audited.

Non Resident Tax implications on rental income property in South Africa?



I am non resident south African citizen working off shore for the past couple of years, I own various properties in south Africa, two of which generates rental income, however I still owe bonds on it, and currently renovating one of these properties, can I claim back the taxes paid on the renovations as well as the architects fees

Can I get a tax return from invoices reflecting VAT?.



Can I get a tax return from invoices kept reflecting VAT?.

How to submit tax returns when working abroad?



I have been submitting a tax return every year for a few years now. I plan to go overseas and work/travel. How would I complete future tax returns? I want to avoid penalties for non-submission, but am unsure how to complete the return if I am not earning income in South Africa.

How are commission only earners taxed and where can I get proof of it according to the South African



How are commission only earners taxed and where can I get proof of it according to the South African Law?

Commission PAYE - assistance?



Hi Tim. Great Blog! My question is quite simple. I've started working for a company earning commission only. We have not yet registered any of my details and I've earned around R 18 000 in commission this month. I would like to know what percentage should they have deducted from my earnings? Is it 18% throughout? I would also like to register under code 3606 as I have various expenses that I need to incur in order to conclude a sale and would like to deduct some of these expenses. Do I claim it ...

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Can I claim VAT or qualify the above mentioned type of transaction as a Tax invoice?



I have a Invoice with Invoice NO:XXXX and the supplier charged VAT at 14% which is displayed according to SARS rules. My problem is that the words "Tax Invoice " are displayed vividly underneath the description of the goods purchased as "This is a Tax Invoice", do I claim VAT on this type of a transaction? The supplier is a VAT registered entity.

Can I pay and deduct vat input on this type of transaction?



You ask for a "Copy Tax Invoice" from the supplier and the supplier issues a Tax Invoice ("Office Copy"), is this acceptable as a "Copy Tax Invoice"?

Do you pay PAYE on unpaid leave?



My salary is as follows basic of 16500, travel allowance of 4500, cell all R500, medical aid R500 & RAF R500. I did not work 2 days this month and this was deducted as unpaid leave of R1517. 24. Please advise if you are supposed to pay PAYE on unpaid leave. Thanks

Housing allowance tax?



I am a 27 years old. I have a new job mu basic salary is R18 600 and I will also receive a housing allowance of 2300. How much tax will I pay in tax?

How does my salary get taxed?



Hello , I am 37 years old and my annual salary is R160000 and travel allowance R40000 I a traveling roughly equal for business and private distance and contributing R14000 pension fund (out of my salary earnings) what is my tax deduction from my monthly salary?

IT3a flag stated, but I have my own business (consultant) - how to proceed with TaxTim questions?



I am a sole practicioner (legal consulting), i. e. my own business, own expenses (work office and home office). I don't have an IRP5 or IT3a therefore. But I keep having the following queries from TaxTim after I've filled in all the questions: "You can't depreciate personal items if your IRP5/IT3a Income section isn't filled in. Fix it" "You can't claim home office expenses if your IRP5/IT3a Income section isn't filled in. Fix it" "You can't deduct other expenses related to income if your IRP5 ...

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Tax on commission to SARS?



Is there tax paid on the basic of R5000 and an added commission of R5000 which comes conditionally?

How can I claim my returns from paying school fees, groceries and my car for travelling to work?



How can I claim my refund from paying school fees, groceries and my car for travelling to work everyday?

Expenses allowed on sales commission?



Expenses allowed on Commission received on sales - what are they?

Tax om commission



What is the percentage tax to pay on commission earned. My salary is R35 000 and some months I earn about R180 000 commission.

UIF and PAYE on commision income for employee also earning a normal income.



Do you have to pay UIF on commission income if it is secondary income?
An employee earns both a normal salary and a commission. Does he pay UIF on the salary only or the whole amount?
Also how does he view his remuneration for PAYE, is it the whole amount together or both separate?

Reimbursed tuition fee?



My employer reimburses my tuition fee if I passed all subjects. I am studying a PGDA and I am a trainee. Is the reimbursed tuition taxable?

Referral income



I am a salary earner paying PAYE then on the sideline I get paid a once of commission for a referral, do I declare this and thus pay tax on it?

Can I claim for travel expense if I earn a basic and comm and my comm is less than 50% for the year?



I earn a basic and commission, but my commission is less than 50% of my income for the year. I have claimed travel expenses as I use my own vehicle and pay my own petrol etc. I submitted a logbook, but they have disallowed the travel expenses as my commission is less than 50% of my total income. Is this correct? How else can I claim for my travel expenses? As it cost me R58 171. 00 for the year and I should be able to get something back surely?

If you do not pay the m/a premium nor are you the main member, can you claim out of pockets expense



If you do not pay the m/a premium nor are you the main member, can you claim out of pockets expenses that are not reflected on your year end statement from your m/a ie they have never been submitted to your m/a?

Am I correct in what I propose doing?



I have dual citizenship. I have resided in the UK for the last 5 years with my children. Income from living annuity is being limited to 3%. I plan to sell my shares over 8 years and remit the proceeds together with the annuity to cover my living expenses and then increase my annuity to cover future shortfalls on my living expenses. I am 75 years old. My intention is to keep my taxable income below the tax threshold. I pay 15% WHT on dividends. I earn no income from any other source in South Afr...

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Why are No UIF Conrtibutions & Benefits Payable By & To, Commission Earners etc. ?



Why are No UIF Contributions & Benefits Payable By & To, Commission Earners?My Income is PAYE Taxable, but I Did Not BENEFIT Financially from UIF, When I Was Re-Trenched/Dismissed & Unemployed For 9 Months :-)
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