List of abbreviations of nationalities in South Africa on the ITR12?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 July 2013

What is the code for South African - ZA?

VERIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT LETTER

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 July 2013

I received a letter from SARS requesting me to submit supporting docs. I have unfortunately misunderstood the system and only submitted my medical aid tax form. I now have a Verification of assessment letter from SARS saying: VERIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT

We refer to the verification of your assessment for the 2013 tax period. Please note that no adjustment has been made to this assessment. However, in terms of the Tax Administration Act the South African Revenue Service reserves the right to conduct further reviews in future if required....

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How do I submit supporting docs with my eFiling tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 July 2013

I have letter from Salam for RAF & medical claims not paid by medical aid

Tax and overtime - refunds?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 July 2013

I would like you to explain to me why people who work overtime get so little refunds. Ever since I've worked in 2008, I've been getting 24c - 27c as my returns. I have a med aid and my tax certificate yearly shows thay I've paid more than 3 000 out of my pocket. If you can just explain as to why's is it like that, is there something I'm soing wrong?

I received an SMS from SARS to they say i got an account balance of R12000, but they are auditing me

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 July 2013

About ma tax claim refund

Is there a tax deduction for spousal insurance?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 July 2013

On my payslip there is a deduction for Spouse insurance.If my spouse dies, I get money from my employer to help. think its twice my annual salary.Are there any tax benefits for this?

Who must pay tax in South Africa?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 July 2013

how much one one must earn per annum.

I did not receive my Medical Aid Contribution Certificate, what can I do?

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 July 2013

Would I be able to claim medical aid contributions if I don't have a medical aid tax certificate?
The medical aid no longer exists, and I have been unable to obtain a copy from them.

s10(1)(o)(ii) and once off-contracts

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 July 2013

I will be fulfilling a contract overseas for more than 183 days and more than 60 continuous days. I meet these requirements of s10(1)(o)(ii), but I am unsure if the section applies to once-off contracts with an overseas company. The contract will last for more than 10 months however. Does this make me an independent contractor?

Tax Return - when I must I submit?

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 July 2013

I'm getting confused with regard of submiting tax return. If you earn more then R63556 you to submit your return and on the other side if your remuneration is R250000 you may not subtmit a income tax return. Can you clarify that for me please?

Source code for Home Office?

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 July 2013

The SARS info states the formula how you can claim for Home Office, but what is the source code. I work part time on a commission basis and would like to claim for home office.

We are married in community and I pay all the medical expenses including monthly installment, how do

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 July 2013

When we complete our eFiling, must I enter the medical expenses ONLY on my eFiling or must I enter it on BOTH (Myself and wife.)??

Medical Expenses Code 4020

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 July 2013

Hi Tim, thank you for the great service. My basic salary is R20k, my employer pays R400 and I pay R1200 towards medical aid. I am the principal member with 1 dependant. I would like to clain approx R6000 on code 4020 as my personal med expenses not claimed from med aid. Is this claim valid and approx how much will I get back if anything?

Maunual intervention on assessment?

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 July 2013

What does it mean when sars says that the assessment needs manual intervention (2007) and how long does this take?

Also I have to pay a penalty, do I pay after intervention? Or will they deduct penalty from my return?

Which supporting documents to send to SARS when being audited?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

I recently filed by return via eFiling and was selected for an audit or verification process. So SARS requires supporting documents from me. My question is when submitting these documents, do I only submit those documents pertaining to aspects that impacted the assessment (detailed under "Notes" at the end of the ITA34) because that's what I am assuming or do I have to submit all documentation? Also how long after I have submitted these documents will I get a response from SARS, also my refund s...

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I have changed my SARS bank details, now what?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

I have filed my tax return and SARS has asked for supporting documents, which I have submitted via eFiling. The SARS Status says 'AVS Bank with AVS verification pass'. I would like to know what this mean.I am also expecting a refund due to me.Thank Tim.

I need to obtain a template for a normal monthly payslip

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

Any idea where I can obtain a 2013 payslip template for a normal monthly salary

How do I send SARS my receipts of payment done?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

Accounts that medical aid did not pay, doctors fees as well, I have receipts of payments done out of my own pocket, how do I send those receipts using eFiling, without the stress of going to the SARS building itself?

Can I deduct my uniform cost from my taxable income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

I am a nurse and are required to wear a prescribed uniform and pay an annual fee for a practicing license. I do not get an allowance for either and have to pay for my own uniform and annual practicing license. Can I deduct these expenses from my taxable income?

Completion Letter form SARS, what does it mean?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

Hi Tim, SARS requested supporting docs which I submitted yesterday morning and in the afternoon I received a letter informing me that no amendments were made to my return. They then issued me with a statement which showed the refund due and said I'm not selected for audit. Does this mean the process is complete and I can expect my refund?

Tax refund from using own transport?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

I have use my vehicle for official purposes in 2012 to 2013 and traveled 8553 km. Will l be get any refund or l will pay Extra?

Can I use eFiling to submit IRP5?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

I need to see if anything is owed to my from SARS without having to go into SARS?

Income in SA and paid overseas by SA company

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

Hi Tim

Your service is very helpful thank you!

I am an SA permanent resident spending 3-4 months per year in SA.

I have rental income from property in SA paid into my SA bank account.

I am also paid as an independent contractor by an SA company directly into my overseas bank account.

On my tax return:
I will claim the SA rental income and expenses.
Do I also declare the other income as foreign income with the associated overseas tax paid on it?...

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How do I use my voucher as I am an Imperial employee?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

How can I use my voucher as I am an employee of Imperial, and the offer is R119.00 if used voucher?

Tax withheld on my IRP5, what does this mean?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

Hi my employer gave me my IRP5 and on it it says tax withheld what does it mean I do not get the money?
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