Problem with eFiling Tax calc?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 November 2013

When submitting my eFiling I am unable to enter my Travel Claim details. Also, when I look at my Tax calculation there is a R0 total shown next to Medical Expenses.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEPRECIATION CODE 4027 AND WEAR & TEAR

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 November 2013

What is the difference between tax code 4027 on the personal tax return and wear & tear under claim against travel allowance?

Do people get such a big refund from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 November 2013

Is it possible that year I can get a refund of almost R35 000? I have put in all my incomes and expenses...but am a bit worried. I do have a directive and am claiming for certain expenses as a sole commission earner. Last year was a refund of only a few thousand rands, same as previous year and year before that I had to pay in R55 000 or so as I was new to the whole directive thing and I chose the wrong %. So since then I made sure boss takes off lots of tax.

Can you claim a daily $ allowance from SARS for business travel outside of RSA?

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 November 2013

I am a South African resident, that often travels across the border for business purposes. These trips are usually only a few days long and are paid for by the company. It has been mentioned to me that there may be a system called per diem, in which one may be able to claim a $ allowance amount per day spent across the border. Do you know anything about such a system and if so, how does it work?

Calculate Wear and Tear / Depreciation using Interpretation Note 47

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 November 2013

My question has to do with Calculate Wear and Tear / Depreciation using Interpretation Note 47.

Can one claim depreciation on a personal car that one uses to get to work and back?

Tax instruction - what is it called?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2013

What does one call an official instruction from SARS pertaining to the method in which an employee is taxed outside the norm?

Basic Salary Below Threshold + Extra Commission Earned

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 October 2013

I earn a basic salary that falls under the threshold (R5000 pm) but then earn commission which bumps it up over the threshold. Now this commission can vary, from R500 to well over R1000. How do you calculate this per month, as each month will fall into a different bracket (referring to the SARS monthly tax deduction tables). Do we simply look at the total amount and deduct the applicable tax applicable in that bracket each month?

Tax directive not issued to SARS for retrenchment?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 October 2013

My company forgot to do my tax directive when they retrenched me in Sept 2012. Paid me in full the amount. Can I get the company to issue me with a tax directive now?

How to start a small family business legally?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2013

I would like to start a small company/business, mainly selling parts for home/small office computers in South Africa. I will also sell my service of assisting to fix PC's. How to I go about registering, and what would I register the business as? Are there fees involved and or TAX/VAT registration needed?

Do sole proprietors charge VAT if their turnover is less than a R1 million per annum?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2013

Do I charge VAT as a Sole Proprietor earning less than R1 million turnover per annum? If so, do I need to be VAT registered?

Meals fringe benefit for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 October 2013

I have to travel to clients a lot for work, the company has agreed to pay for my lunch when I am on the road during business hours, will this be a fringe benefit for me?

Am I in deep trouble can it be resolved?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 October 2013

Hi Tim.
I made a mistake on my tax return with my independents, I said I have 34 independents instead of 4 silly mistake I know. SARS paid out money to me and now they picked up my mistake 3 months later needless to say I no longer have the money if they want it back. Will I be able to pay this money back in installments and why didn't they pick this up when the tax return was submitted?

Require clarity on tax returns for private individual who also owns a small business?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 October 2013

1) If you own a CC can you include the income and expenses of the CC with your personal tax return. Is there a cut off on the amount of turnover business?
2) Must I submit 2 tax returns? One for personal tax and one for the CC irrespective of the amount of income derived from either income source?

I earn a salary and pay tax as per usual, if I consult and receive other income, what is the tax tha

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 October 2013

I receive a salary per month and pay my usual taxes. I am assisting a friend on a monthly basis with his business in my spare capacity. He pays me per month R4 700.00 consultation fees and would like to be invoiced for that. I am not registered as a business, what are the tax implications for me.

Can I claim travel expenses for unpaid charity work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 October 2013

I work for a software company three days a week and on the other two days I provide unpaid help to various charities. Am I able to deduct the travelling expenses to and from the charity projects in my tax return?

What documentation is required to show income and expenditures from rental income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 October 2013

I recieve additional income from rental. I have an agreement with my tenants that they pay a percentage of the electricity and rates bill, the ADSL bill and the domestic staff. If I were to be audited, what documentation would I need to provide in order to prove these expenditures seeing as they are not the total amount invoiced on the ADSL or Electricity Bills?

What is an IRP3?

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 October 2013

What is an IRP3

Commission earners and staying up to date on what you can claim and what portions

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 September 2013

Hey TimI am back and this year I have subscribed to your service so I'm looking forward to easy filing!I do have a couple of questions, keeping it high level, as I earn the majority of my income on commission and spend quite a lot of my own income in making that possible. I'll just dive right in:A.) Can I claim depreciation on my 1.) Car and 2.) Scooter - how do I calculate that and where do I put that on my return if I can?B.) Can I claim insurance expenses on 1.) My Home Office and 2...

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When do I start my logbook if got travel allowance halfway through year?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 September 2013

Hi Tim, I get a travel allowance but however I started receiving it in June, but always had used the car since the month of April! So when do I start the date of my logbook for efiling?

Car Allowance - Available deductions and Documents required

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 September 2013

My salary was structured in such a way that I have a car allowance of approx R5,5k and my contract states that due to this allowance I will be required to use my personal vehicle for company purposes. The company however includes the full allowance as 100% taxable income - and that my annual tax return will determine the actual taxable portion.

My question is - how will it be determined and what documents do I need to keep in order to have any available deductions? Please note that...

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Does "Gross salary" for PAYE include subsistence allowances, car allowances etc?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 September 2013

What components make up "Gross salary"? Would things like subsistence allowances (local) and car allowances be included?

Tax on money from PayPal?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 September 2013

Hi Tim
I'm a Freelance Artist, by profession, I mainly get paid through PayPal as most of my client/commissioners are overseas. I bring in on an average month between R8000-R9000. FNB charges a small fee and VAT get's charged on the money I get.
I wondering about how I pay the tax on this money and how much I am expected to pay.
Thanks

How to claim travel expenses without a logbook

  Written by Marc   Posted 18 September 2013

Is there another way of claiming for travel expenses if you don't have a log book?

I have to claim travel, but didn't keep a logbook. Can I make one now or too late?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2013

Hi TaxTim! I have to claim travel, but didn't keep a logbook. Can I make one now or too late?

Not sure how to pay tax on freelance incoming

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 September 2013

For previous tax years, I've always only had my salary as income.

Since January, I've been freelancing and have been receiving payments on a monthly basis.

When should I register as a provisional tax payer? How much do I have to contribute before next tax season? Can I do everything I need to do on SARS efiling?
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