Deduction of tax and UIF?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 December 2013

If I earn R25732.65 per month. How much will be deducted for PAYE and UIF?

2010 return that is being resolved is already being made payable?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 December 2013

What should I do if SARS keeps sending me sms to pay for an 'audit' that is still being audited?

Tax payable as freelance worker?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 December 2013

I work on commission basis as a freelance teacher and have no basic salary. What tax must I pay?

How to get a tax number ONLINE

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 December 2013

How do I get a tax number online as I am in urgent need of getting one?

Registration of tuckshop and which bank details to use?

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 December 2013

Me and my partner have a tuck shop we want to register our business he doesn't have a bank account but I do can we use my account for the business?

My gross salary is 17076.68 per month how much wil I take home after all the deduction?

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 December 2013

I just got a job and my gross salary is 17067.36 and was told that my total cost to company is 20839.36 and company contribution to my provident fount is 2305.35 so I will like to know how much will my take home after all the deduction e.g provident found ,UIF and tax?

South African citizen worked at Antarctica but get paid in South Africa, can he be exempted from tax

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 December 2013

South African citizen worked at Antarctica but get paid in South Africa, can he be exempted from tax?

Self Employed expenses which are deductible for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 9 December 2013

I have started freelancing from Nov 2013 after being employed up till now.
For my job I require:
ADSL
My car
Childcare
Cellphone
New laptop

What expenses can I take off?

Under which SARS code do I file foreign income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 December 2013

I draw a monthly salary, but I have also done some after hours IT work (written software) for an overseas company. Under which SARS code do I file this foreign income?

Is UK State Pension taxable in South Africa?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 December 2013

I am receiving a monthly UK State Pension which is paid into a South African bank in Rands.
Do I have to pay South African income tax on it?

Contractor Claims - source code 3616

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 December 2013

I am an independent contractor code 3616. I use my vehicle for for business purposes and have an RA.

1) Must I have an RA to claim the max 15% RA deduction or can I claim irrespective having one or not ?
2) My vehicle is paid up, can I still claim the monthly ISA installment I used to pay ?
3) What are the entertainment expenses I can claim ?

How do I make payment to SARS via EFT?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 December 2013

What are the steps to follow in order to make payment via EFT for VAT?

Office Allowance source code 4028?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 December 2013

I receive office allowance as an income and now my accountant tells me I should have this under code 4028 as a deduction. How does one qualify to have this kind of allowance?

Taxable income R121 215.00 received IRP5 too late, what do I do?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 December 2013

I worked on contract from 2.272012 to 28.2.2013 and my taxable income was R121215.00.
I only received my IRP5 from the contract company this week!
Am I too late ...... do I need to still do my tax or should I do it all next year?
Please help?

Out of pocket medical expenses for dad not on my medical aid?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 December 2013

Can I claim my fathers hospital bills R70 000 if I which I paid even though my Dad doesn't belong to a medical aid?

Credit push payments - split payment and future dating

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 December 2013

I paid my company's monthly PAYE/SDL/UIF via eFiling (credit push). The payment was split in two parts as it was a large amount. I also future dated the two payments. I received confirmation on eFiling after making the payment that the "payment requests has successfully been submitted to the bank". It's 5 days later and I still don't see the "credit push" transaction on my internet banking.

SARS first said that the credit push will only reflect on internet banking on the schedule...

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I owe SARS R53, do I need to pay it?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 December 2013

I submitted my documents in September and they send me sms that I owe R53 I lost the info on my phone is it possible to pay SARS this amount?

Income Tax for South Africans working in Kuwait

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 December 2013

Do South Africans working in Kuwait have to pay income tax to the South African government? If so, how to calculate this ?

SARS refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 December 2013

Good morning I would like to ask how long does it take to be refunded when your money owed to you was paid into a wrong account and was reversed back to SARS?

How to bring savings from abroad back to SA in tax efficient manner?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 December 2013

I worked in the UK for a few years and contributed to a pension fund. I'd like to know what the most tax efficient way is of bringing the money to SA. Also, would there be any tax to be paid in the UK? If so how can that be reduced as well?

What qualifies an SA citizen to be tax exempt in any country

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 December 2013

I'd like to set up a company offshore for the tax benefits. The company operations will take place in Ivory coast, Tanzania and Namibia. How can the employees of the company (mostly South Africans) be tax exempt because they will spend the entire period working outside the country - this will serve as an incentive to work outside of South Africa.

PART TIME WORK - how do I disclose on my ITR12 Income Tax Return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 December 2013

I am retired and drawing a pension. I also do a bit of accounting work for a small engineering company and for that receive /- R3000 per month. The company is disclosing this as consulting fees in their accounts ie they are not providing me with an IRP5. My questions are (1) Do I disclose this information under the LBTP and ODED sections of my ITR12 and (2) do I have to complete the SOAL section of the return?

Is it too late to submit an Income Tax Return after the deadline?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 December 2013

am I too late to submit? If I earn R5500 per month, do I still need to submit?I dont have medical aid so do I just claim what I have spent?Up until when do I submit ?

I like to know how can find my tax reference number on internet?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 December 2013

i will like to know how can I find my tax reference number on internet

Earning Pounds whilst residing in South Africa as a tax resident?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 December 2013

I'm a South African currently residing in the UK (and have done so for the past 10 years). I will be returning to South Africa as a resident but will still be earning pounds and paying tax on my pounds in the UK. What is my obligation towards SARS?
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