Self employed income

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I was full time employee for the first six months, and then changed to self-employed contractor issuing an invoice to a seperate but related entity. What are the deductions I can claim against income invoiced?

What deductions can I claim as an independent contractor?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I have a permanent salaried job and I do work for others as an independent contractor as well. What deductions can I claim as an independent contractor? Can I claim more deductions than I receive as revenue as an independent contractor (effectively losses).

Just an Enquiry

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

Hello. I received a message from the GEPF about I. R. O and the tax directive from SARS. I'd like to know how long do I have to wait until receive the gratuity since SARS has taxed me? Thank you.

Have to pay my own tax - how?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

In my company I was permanent from June my position will be independent and I will have to pay my own tax. Can I do this monthly and how do I do this?

Deduction for SARS tax returns?

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 May 2015

For my deductions what documents do I need to have all ready

medical aid contributions
RA/provident fund contributions
invoices for any Cell/laptop/equipment required for work that was not remunerated back to me

and what else ?

From freelancer to permanent - when/how do I apply for my refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 May 2015

I freelanced for a while so I paid provisional tax from last year August 14 to Jan 15 and then again Feb 15 to Aug 15 (overpaid a few invoices accidentally). I got a full time permanent job since 13th April. When can I apply to get a refund from the provisional tax and some overpaid invoices please? And how do I go about this? Thanks!!

Erroneous Payments and IRP5

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 May 2015

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?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

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?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

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?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

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?.

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

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

How to submit tax returns when working abroad?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 May 2015

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.

Commission PAYE - assistance?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 May 2015

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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Which form do I need to fill in to get registered for tax as a freelance artist ?(Foreign National)

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 April 2015

I am a foreign national student (Zimbabwean), I am an freelance performer, I want to register for tax, which form do I need to fill in?

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

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 April 2015

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?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 April 2015

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?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 April 2015

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

As an independent contractor, can study fees be claimed in a tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 April 2015

I'm an independent contractor (SARS code 3616) and would like to find out whether my UNISA study costs can be included in my text return? My degree is related to my job and the agency I contract through does not contribute to my study costs. If my study costs can be claimed, where should the amounts be captured on the claim form?

How does my salary get taxed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 April 2015

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?

Is it possible to submit my ITR12 as a director before submitting for the company?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 April 2015

Is it possible to submit my ITR12 as a director before submitting for the company?

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

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 April 2015

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

Tax om commission

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 March 2015

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

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

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 March 2015

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

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 March 2015

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?

Classification of income for contract employment and permissible deductions.

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 February 2015

Hello. I work for a company where I was previously employed full time before I relocated. Now I work on a contract basis (contract renewable annually) performing tasks previously in my job description from a home office which I furnish, equip and maintain myself. I work unsupervised and submit an invoice monthly for a set number of hours worked and am paid an hourly rate. As this is my only income, the company deducts PAYE, but I pay for medical aid, retirement annuities and income protection pr...

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