Do we need a tax directive to avoid paying PAYE due to working out of the country ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 March 2014

My husband works out of the country and in 2013 was in Moz for 63 consecutive days, meaning he shouldn't pay PAYE in SA. How is this worked out in the system? Should he be paying monthly PAYE, and refunded at year end, or does he need to apply for some sort of tax directive from SARS? He has been invoicing the company, who have paid him in SA but there are no payslips or PAYE deductions. Now we are applying for a homeloan, they want payslips.

Can I request a correction after ITR14 submission?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 March 2014

I've submitted my ITR14 on 28 Feb 14, but then received a massive supplier invoice which would increase my COS & this would then decrease my PBT in essence I would qualify to get a refund from SARS, can I request a correction?

Tax on Voluntary Severance Pay?

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 March 2014

How is an employer suppose to handle a voluntary severance payout? What options must be chosen on application for tax directive. Does this falls under "Gratuities paid by an employer in respect of retirement, retrenchment or death" and will I be taxed accordingly?

Can we combine our three taxpayers, i.e. my own, my wife and our family trust?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 March 2014

I am a Sassa pensioner and also a property valuer working for my own account from time to time for agreed upon fees. My wife, to which I am married out of comm. of property, helps me with the travelling by driving me around in her vehicles. We pay for the fuel and services from my bank account as well as from hers and she pays for the insurance. Our accommodation and food on the road is a big expenditure. At home, which is owned by our children, we uses an office and pay rent for it. We also hav...

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Tax payable for one man business?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 March 2014

My husband will now be starting to sub contract for his company, instead of being "employed" by them.

He will only supply labour. He will invoice them once every two weeks and the total monthly invoice will be R26,000.00.

Do we have to register his company and how will the tax work?

Donation in the hands of the receiver?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 March 2014

If I make a donation to my child of R100k I know I don't have to pay "donations tax" because this is within my yearly allowance BUT how is the income treated in that year in the hands of my child?

Which is the best way to maximise your return using the travel allowance?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 March 2014

There are two ways to calculate travel allowance that is deductible. One is where you keep actual expenses and the other is where there is a table of fixed costs, maintenance etc depending on the value of the car. Which can maximise your refund? And can the capital value of the vehicle be deducted or considered besides for the purposes of determining running costs?

Do travel days count towards 183 days out of country?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 March 2014

Do the days of travel to and from SA count as being out of country?

Started at new company this year (Online company based in Norway) what tax do I pay?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 February 2014

Up until December 2013 I worked at Incredible Connection. I earned a basic and commission. They always used the PAY-E (Pay as you earn) to pay my tax.

At my new Company, an online company based in Norway, I get paid a salary and commission together in 1 payment. I submit my commission table at the end of the month and I am paid around the 5th-7th of the following month.
My question is:
1) do I need to use an IRP6 now (Provisional) if my only income is via my salary and commission (although it is from a foreign country)? (I earn less than the 250000 per month) average which I think means I don't need an IRP6...

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Can you deduct travel expenses to & from coaching as an independent contractor if you keep a logbook

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 February 2014

If you work 2 jobs - 1 part time with a salary (office job) and the other ad-hoc coaching of sports. Can you deduct travel expenses for the travel to and from the ad-hoc coaching? [I know you can't to and from the work place for the salaried job.]

And what other deductions can you make besides the medical tax credit?

How do I claim study fees from my employer without being taxed heavily?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 February 2014

I have a query regarding the payment of exams.
I recently registered and paid via my credit for an expert certification exam costing R20000.
My company agreed to pay half of the amount on condition that I sign a document stating that I will be liable for the amount should I fail or leave the company.
Unfortunately due to the scarce availability of seats to write the exam I had to use my personal credit card to book a seat as one became available or risk not being able to sit for the exam....

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Provisional Tax and charging Tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 February 2014

If I were to open a small company (sole proprietership) doing plumbing work, would this make me a provisional tax payer even if its my only source of income? Also, on my invoices I would send out to clients for jobs done.. would I charge tax on these invoices?

SARS wants me to submit supporting documents, but the document list is empty

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 February 2014

I think SARS owes me a refund because my ITA34 reflected a negative number and said "refund due to you". Anyway they are now giving me grief, disputing my refund and demanding I respond in 21 days by sending me a "Final Request to Revise Income Tax Return or Submit Relevant Material". However in this document they say: "In the event that you couldn't find an error, you also had the option of submitting to SARS copies of the following material in support of the declarations made in your income tax return:" This is followed by an empty document list. ...

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SARS requesting private km and logbook for everyday of the year in addition to business travel?

  Written by Marc   Posted 18 February 2014

I'm claiming tax on my travel allowance and submitted my logbook based on the SARS logbook. Earlier today I was notified that my travel claim is disallowed. When I called them they said I should add my personal travel and mileage for everyday of that tax year. Is this normal? I thought SARS was only interested in business travel.

What is the PAYE formula?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 February 2014

Mr ab is paid a monthly salary of R20 000 as well car allowance of R2 500. He belongs to company pension fund and contribute an amount equal of 7.5% his basic salary. The company does the same. He is also member of medical aid and his total contribution is 2100 of which the company contributes half.

How do you calculate this?

What methods of apportionment of home office expenses are acceptable to SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 February 2014

I am a 100% commission earning employee who runs all my business activities from my residence. I estimate my business share of home expenses as being higher than simply the size of my office as a percentage of the house floor space. Can I include more area, such as the kitchen (used for meals during office hours) and the dining room (used for meetings)? Is floor space the only apportionment method?

WEAR-AND-TEAR OR DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE of INCOME TAX ACT NO. 58 OF 1962?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 January 2014

WEAR-AND-TEAR OR DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE of INCOME TAX ACT NO. 58 OF 1962
is it still valid - can I use this list of depreciation in 2014 or has there been changes made?

tax rebatre for branded vehicles

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 January 2014

What are the rules regarding company vehicles and branding of company vehicles, is there a tax benefit to the driver of a company vehicle if it is branded?

Basic salary Comm earned, how am I taxed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 January 2014

I am earning R4000 basic commission which could bump my salary over R6000 per month. Am I then taxed for the full amount or would I only be taxed on my commission earned?

Removing uploaded documents off sars e-filing

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 January 2014

Is there a way to remove supporting documents that I have uploaded on the SARS eFiling website?

If I am a new Estate Agent what do I need to pay tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 January 2014

If I am a new Estate Agent what do I need to pay tax? I would prefer to pay my own tax rather than the Agency.

International Tax and Tax Treaties

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 January 2014

Dear Tax Tim

I earn international income as an individual (not a registered company ) on a monthly basis, what type tax will I be liable for in South Africa? Will I have to pay standard income tax in South Africa?

I earn this whilst in South Africa and not abroad as a monthly commission payout. How does tax treaties apply to foreign income or will this not be applicable to individuals?

Tax on leave buyback?

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 January 2014

Some are saying that when an employer buys back leave, the employee is taxed at 50%. Is this correct?

Can PAYE be deducted if on commission only and can I invoice the company contracting me ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 January 2014

I'm a consultant and earned only 5% on commission. The company pays me a retainer of R10K per month. Can they deduct PAYE per month ( 5 month contract only)? if so, of how many %? Can I bill them in my personal capacity or from my CC? what would the tax implication be?

Where do I find link to 'Directives' on home page of website?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 December 2013

Where do I find link to 'Directives' on home page of website?
'Services' does not include a sub heading 'Directives'.
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