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Tax withheld on my IRP5, what does this mean?

  Written by Marc  

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

Can your mobile logbook only be used if Tim does my tax return?

  Written by Marc  

I have already done my tax return sars only requires my logbook, however for future use the mobile app seems better to use?

I have resigned from my previous company 30/05/2013 and still do not have a IRP5, what now?

  Written by Marc  

The company owes me a IRP5 for the previous year. They have not submitted for tax year 2012 - 2013 what can I do to force them to submit?

Thanks
Michael

Please help regarding medical contributions?

  Written by Marc  

My husband has an IRP5 from his employer and a income tax certificate from his medical aid. His work pays 50% of the medical aid and he pays 50%. But his 50% is deducted before he gets his wages. I am filling in a tax return for him and under Deductions on the IRP5 there are 3 amounts: codes 4003, 4005, 4474. I have filled that part in fine but the next page has Medical deductions from the taxpayer, there is a code 4040 to fill in, which I am not sure what to fill in. The amount on the medical a...



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Requirement To Submit Supporting Documents to SARS?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim
Nice site btw!!!

I have submitted my second version of ITR12 documents (Version 1 I accidently clicked file instead of save ...yes stupid me ). I was told in a nice love letter "Requirement To Submit Supporting Documents". So I submitted the same day all my logbook pages (so much fun) and got a letter of completion yesterday

My question is: Are they done with my returns and when can I expect return.Does the version 2 of ITR12 auto trigger the "Requirement To Submit Supporting Documents" and do I have to wait 90 days? ...



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IRP5 Return 2013

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim,

I have never submitted an IRP5 form on my own before and very unfamiliar with how it all works.
I earn a gross salary of R87 000 per annum.
I spoke to a someone at the SARS contact centre this morning and they asked why I would want to submit a return if I don't earn more than R250 000 per annum, I explained because I pay for medical aid.
My medical aid contribution is R1 668 per month of which my employer pays 50% and I pay the other 50%. I don't really unders...



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I clicked on the dispute option when filing my taxes and now I cant file my tax return again?

  Written by Marc  

Good Day Tim,

Can you please help me. I acquired assistance from a friend when filing my taxes and they made a mistake with the amount and filed the tax return and instead of requesting correction I clicked on dispute and now I don't know how to correct this. I did send through my IRP5 but I received a letter stating No Retirement Annuity contributions ever claimed - no grounds for objection. I don't understand what I should do now.

Medical costs claims, when can I make these claims on my tax return?

  Written by Marc  

When claims for medicals costs incurred, what is the time frame? I mean from what month to which month do I claim? I have incurred medical cost in the month of June-July 2013. When can I claim for this?

Can I claim for med aid contributions that I pay for my mum ?

  Written by Marc  

I pay my mums medical aid contributions every month via debit order through my bank account. It will cost me more if I add her on as a dependant on my medical aid so I got her onto her own which she is the principal member. When filing my tax return, can I claim for this and do I add the tax certicate amount together with my medical aid tax certicate and put this in the column provided. I also pay my own medical aid for myself and 3 dependants. Must I also inform my employer who works on tax cre...



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Can you get more tax then you paid for?

  Written by Marc  

Can you get more tax than you paid for in the financial year

How long does it usually take to get paid out from SARS after I've sent my supporting documents?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my tax return and they notified me that I need to send supporting documents through. I did the next day. How long after i've submitted the documents does it usually take, assuming that there isn't an error with the documents? Best and worst case scenarios

Do I owe SARS money? And why?

  Written by Marc  

When the amount under tax credits and adjustments is less than the amount under assessed tax after rebates, does it means I owe SARS the difference?

I got an IRP5, but I don't have a tax number?

  Written by Marc  

I would like to submit without going to tax offices?

How do I apply for a tax number for my two year old boy?

  Written by Marc  

My son is joining a modeling / advertising agency, but they require him to have a tax number, how do I go about getting this?

Unemployed for part of the year?

  Written by Marc  

For an employee who only worked for 50% of the year but was unemployed the other 50%, would the tax liability be prorated for this individual? Is his rebate still calculated on the full year or is it pro rated?

Can I enter provident fund contributions under code 4001?

  Written by Marc  

I was using your tax refund calculator I see that one can enter pension contributions (4001) but not provident fund contributions (4003). Why is this? I currently contribute towards a provident fund, what does this translate to tax wise?

Depriciation as per SARS Interpretation Note 47

  Written by Marc  

Good day, I hope you can clarify something for me. I have claimed depriciation on a vehicle that I use 80% for work. SARS have rejected this and noted that the deduction is dissalowed. Can you advise? Thanks

I submitted my eFiling tax returns on Friday 5.07.2013, now what?

  Written by Marc  

I received ITA34 notice with my tax number only until today 11.07.2013 nothing I received now I don't know whether I am owing or I will get refund, what must I do to make a follow up, please help?

I only started working this year, do I receive a tax refund?

  Written by Marc  

I started working on the 2nd of January and therefore my tax was below the threshold to submit my tax. I have heard that I can get all my tax for the first two months and was wondering if that was true?

I submitted my income tax return on 2013-07-10 & monies due to me is R2000-00.

  Written by Marc  

Is it possible that SARS can refund within 24hrs?

Why do I owe SARS money?

  Written by Marc  

Good day, I have a very straight forward tax return: I have an income, I receive a monthly reimbursement towards medical expenses (my husbands company pays for my medical aid) This is added to my monthly income and taxed. I pay PAYE and UIF and my RA is deducted from my salary. I have never owed SARS money until this year. I cannot understand why I would owe SARS money now? It's a very small amount that SARS say I owe them, however I am sure there is a problem and would like to get to the bottom...



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ITR12 FORM

  Written by Marc  

CAN YOU PLEASE HELP FIND THE ITR12 FORMS,OR EMAIL ME THE FORMS

How will I know if SARS audit is complete?

  Written by Marc  

I have submitted tax returns for 2011, 2012 and 2013 to get it all up to date. 2013 was not audited and they owed me R3600. 2011 and 2012 I was also owed money, but had to submit supporting documents as they had doubled the medical aid amount for sum reason. The Status says the documents have been received but take up to 5 days to be assessed. Today I received a Refund of R600 and they took R3 000 as an Admin Penalty Fee. A bit extreme as I had received a letter saying the penalty fee would only...



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Where on my return do I fill information in with regard to my IT3b?

  Written by Marc  

I have an IT3b and do not know how to file this info on eFiling?

what does AVS Bank with AVS verification pass mean?

  Written by Marc  

On my SARS eFiling the SARS status says AVS Bank with AVS verification pass. But what does this mean?
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