Allowable Deductions 2013- Medical Aid Taxable Income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

I am trying to do the right thing by filing my return, but what I am getting is confusing. My total income is (3601- R555 184;3805- R75 694; 3810- R72 830; 3616- R8 175;3809- R500) = total 712 383.

When I complete my return and do a mock lation it shows I owe R1225,64. My medical aid tax credit (4116) is R9 216 - for 4 people. My question is why am I being levied R 217 093.20 (for R712 383) without any deductions especially for medcial aid contributions? There is rebate of R20 656 de...

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Hi Tim, I get travel reimbursement from my company at R3.24 per km traveled.

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

The code on my IRP5 is 3703. Should I claim costs against this?

What does SARS deem to be a disability?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

Hi TaxTim,

My Partner suffers from epilepsy. He was diagnosed in 2010. In 2011 He was put on temporary Disability by his psychiatrist. In 2012 he returned to work.

I have read up on the SARS guidelines as to what defines a disability and would like to make sure if I answer yes to the question regarding disabilities of Spouse or Children.

Does my wife have to submit a return if we receive rental income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

My wife earns under the threshold even with the rental income, the property is in both our names
Does she have to submit a return or can I alone submit it on my return?
We are married in COP.

Where on my tax return form would I see how much is due to me?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

You cannot see this on your return, only if you push the calculator button. Alternatively you can use the TaxTim refund calculator.

Refund calculator

I'm not sure if I or my accountant did a return last year how can I rectify and/or how can I check?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

My accountant emigrated end of last year.

How to claim for km used and for own private vehicle use for work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

The new information to create your personal income tax return now only give you a option "do you want to claim expenditure against the employer provided vehicle.

SARS EFILING - CLICKED FILE RETURN AND NOT SAVE?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

I made some changes and saved my return a few times. but I went in for the last time and made one change and clicked file return and not save first. Will they take into account the changes?

I didn't get my IRP5 and it wasnt loaded onto SARS

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

I just want to find out, my previous employer hasn't sent me my IRP5, and also the accountant doesn't return a response either about it. How can I get my IRP5?

Where do the medical aid tax credits reflect on calculation of results?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

I have just filed my return and horrified to see I must pay in - the first time ever. Noticed on calculation of results under deduction the there is 0 reflected for allowable medical deductions. Then where are the medical tax credits reflected if at all?

I have not kept a logbook but I can almost accurately estimate total business travel, what can I do?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

Travel allowance can you help with retrospective reconstruction of log book and how much is the service?

Working for 2 companies permanently is allowed according SARS ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

is it acceptable?

R there any hidden/additional cost?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 June 2013

After paying R200, you completing relevant form, I submit it. If I need additional information do I pay R200 every time I have a query with respect to my form or follow up questions?

Tax refund query?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 June 2013

Last year I worked for the education in the Eastern Cape, the grade 12 marking project. 25%( R1400 ) of my salary was deducted and reportedly paid to the Receiver of Revenue. I was later informed to collect the IRP5 and claim the amount with SARS hence I am not a taxpayer because I'm not working. I would like to execute the claim but my problem is that I'm in Cape Town. I was assuming that my previous employer will do the eFiling process and receive the SMS from SARS for bank details confirmati...

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Can we decide what month we will have a year end close on?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 June 2013

Simple question, but I need to know. SARS advised me that a Company I registered will have to submit VAT returns every second month, but on the odd month, eg. March, May, July and so on. Can I then for no other reason make the year end March and not at the end of February?

Where do I put my pension fund payout?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 June 2013

When I left my previous employer I cashed out my pension fund. I was taxed on this, where do I show this on my tax return?

How do I claim for 2 medical aid contributions?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 June 2013

I have contributed to a medical aid for 6 months in a private capacity and 6 months through my ex employer. How do I show this on my tax return?

Where on my ITR12 would I add "Child Maintenance" which I believe would be non-taxable?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 June 2013

Where on my ITR12 would I add "Child Maintenance" which was received from my ex-husband as his contribution to the care and maintenance of his two children. As he would have already paid tax on this income, I believe would be non-taxable.

Source Code 4002 on my ITR12 - Income Tax Return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 June 2013

May you please explain to me clearly what the question below states: 'were any payments made to a pension fund during this tax year for the tax years prior to 2013. Is information needed for code 4001 same as the one for code 4002?

How does purchasing a house impact my tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 June 2013

I purchased a house in 2012 and paid transfer duty tax. Does this impact my tax return?

Can I claim my laptop for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 June 2013

I did freelance work through my company, but it was paid in as my salary, so not recognized as freelance work and means I'm unable to claim any expenses. Can I claim the laptop I bought and used to work from home on as a business expense?

Did not work full year, but IRP5 indicates that I worked 12 months. How do I correct this?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

I went on maternity leave for a full four months mind February 2012 - Mid June 2012. I was paid for the first two months and then unpaid for the remaining two months. In my IRP5 : Periods in year of assessment is 12 and no. of periods worked is 12. I believe this is incorrect. Do I correct this and say I worked 8 months? What is the correct information to put in this case?

How do I claim tax paid for part time work done?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

I have a full time job. Over the past year I have also taken on part time work over weekends. I have heard that this tax can be claimed back provided I do not fall in the next tax bracket. Please explain how to do this.

How does new medical aid tax credit work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

I am employed by the government. I do not receive medical aid subsidy. I do however get a tax rebate. Do I still qualify for the tax credit? If so, how do I go about claiming it? Also, does the tax credit mean that we can no longer claim medical expenses not covered by the medical aid for which we pay cash?

What supporting documents must l add to my personal tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

I'm busy doing my personal income tax and don't know what documents I must submit example medical just know about my IRP5/ I'm in a medical fund so what must I declare will you please help me Tim?
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