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How do I reset both username and password on eFiling?



Q: How do I reset my login name and password on eFiling.

I typed three times and now I'm blocked.

VAT on interest



I have a business that collects debt on behalf of other service providers, we eventually charge interest if the payments are overdue longer than 3 months. Are we required to charge VAT on this interest?


I want to know how to print my tax certificate?



I just want to know if it possible for you to e-mail me the tax certificate.

How do independent contractors get taxed?



I will be taking a new job that requires me to be a contractor. There are mixed opinions on how contractors get taxed. The consulting company assures me this is a flat rate of 25%, but on reading SAICA's website I found this little nugget: " If the independent contractor works more than 22 hours a week, he/she must be taxed in terms of the income tax tables".
I will definitely be working more than 22 hours a week, can you tell me things will work, please?

The question of tax relates to how you are perceived to be working for the "employer" to whom you will be contracting out to...

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I have a tax number, but how do I verify it?



I want to find out whether it's registered in tax office.

Drop-shipping and taxes



Q: Tax on Sole Proprietor Income

Is there a way I can register for PAYE on Sars Efiling?



Q: How to Register for PAYE on eFiling

I can't get into my SARS e-filing. Rejecting my user name and doesn't know my e-mail address.



Q: I can't get into my SARS eFiling.

I do have a new email address but I tried my old e-mail address and that didn't work either.

How should an online freelancer pay tax?



Hi there, I need some advice. I currently work full-time but will be going freelance from April. I have already started some freelance work on the side, and wanted to know how I should go about paying tax for this? Most of the Freelance work I am doing is on an online website (for countries all around the world) and I transfer the funds into my bank account each month. No tax is taken off of this by the website, so I wanted to find out how I should go about paying tax, would it be a monthly or y...

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Independent Contractor versus Personal Service Company



I'd like to get some clarity on whether there is a difference between an Independent Contractor and a Personal Service Company?

How much should I expect for tax on leave payment?



Q: How much tax would I pay on my leave payment

Can I get a copy of my IRP5 form online?



Where else besides from my employer can I obtain an IRP5 form? I no longer have the one I received.

Where to find proof of income tax reference number?



I need documented proof of income tax reference number - not IRP 5 or salary slip. Where do I get this? I need this for retirement papers.

How do I see if SARS owes me money?



How do I see if SARS owes me money?

Calculation of fringe benefit tax on use of a company car. / deduction claim



Calculation of fringe benefit tax on a company car. Car owned by the company used for business purposes and a small amount of private (home to work etc) Codes 6020 and 6035 are used. One is for the value of the vehicle and the other is the amount taxable. Does this get added to the taxable income? will code 6035 be the one that contains the taxable portion?

What is a tax residence?



What is a residence tax number for South African citizen? I would like to get some more clarification on this because I am not certain whether I am a tax resident in South Africa or whether I am not such.

I forgot my tax number. would you help me find it without consulting a branch?



Q: I forgot my tax number, would you help me find it without consulting a branch

How to get my tax number via email



How can I get my tax number via email rather than going to SARS?

What is UIF



Is UDF the same as tax?? and if not do you know what the diff is??

Notice issued on SARS eFiling, explain please



Q: "Notice Issued on SARS eFiling. IT34 Notice for 2015/1". I submitted my tax returns yesterday and received this SMS afterwards, what does it mean?

Negative amount on my SARS statement



Q: Negative amount on my SARS statement

Can I get help I forgot my password and username for SARS eFiling



I lost my SARS eFiling username and password I need help. I already registered at SARS.

How to fill in the CRA01 form



I live with my brother at his house, on the CRA01 form where does he fill in and where do I fill in?

How would I calculate my rate per hour if my salary is R15000 per month



How do I calculate my hourly rate if my salary is R15000 p. Month before deduction


PAYE calculation?



I received a total salary of R183477. 00 as from 01/07/2021 up to 29/02/2022. I would like to know how much PAYE was I supposed to pay. Take note I was working only for 8 months
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