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My refund money that SARS owe me?

  Written by Marc  

I already submitted my tax and they told me after 21 working days ill receive my refund money to be deposit in my bank. I want to now tomorrow is 21 days if ill be receiving it tomorrow?

Does Pension Lump Sum Income get added to Normal Income for determining tax liability?

  Written by Evan  

Do you get taxed twice when withdrawing early before age 65 from a pension fund? So the first tax is when the tax directive is issued by SARS, and then the second when you complete your tax return and declare the lump sum payout as an income. Does this pension lump sum income get added to your normal income to increase your total income when determining tax liability?

Can SARS go back on their policy even though dyslexia is clearly on their list of disabilities?

  Written by Marc  

In my 2014 tax return I submitted all sorts of forms proving that my daughter is dyslexic and has to attend an expensive school which accommodates her learning disability. They accepted the paperwork and paid me back some of the school fees. This year (2015) they have rejected the same claim and the reason they give is that she does not attend a public school but a private one.

Tax returns for 2007 needed

  Written by Marc  

My tax have been submitted 13/8/2015 and they asked to supply a logbook which I did. My tax for 2014 was not done and have submitted those aswell. My 2015 tax was not being audited but my 2014 is under audit. When I log onto SARS eFiling it says my penalties are R500. I have called them now and they said ny penalties are R1500. And I have to submit my 2007 tax returns. I do not have any of those documents anymore as its 8 years back. How can I go about the difference in penalties fee's and submi...



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Tax return shows minus amount on it

  Written by Evan  

Hey Tim I did my tax return and got a message says - minus an amount does that mean SARS needs to refund me?

Rectify a 2009 tax return. No IRP5s

  Written by Marc  

I was told that I had a 2009 tax return outstanding. The issue is that the company I worked for (Production company) never provided me with an IRP5. 6 years later and they still haven't and probably never will. I only had two jobs (TV adverts), and I earned under R15 000 and around R4000 in PAYE. I have the slips of what I earned, but no IRP5 for either job. I know one of the companies was reported to SARS fraud. What steps can I take to rectify this situation?

Why have I not received money from SARS yet?

  Written by Marc  

What do is mean when text message reads as follow : tape assesment: original amount -4000. 00 due to you.... Date of payment 1st 01/09/2015... 2nd 30/09/2015.. Does it mean I owe SARS Or SARS owes me...

Can I claim tax back on extra expenses related to my job?

  Written by Marc  

Say I am a teacher. A lot of teachers use their after-tax salary to pay for paper, pens, printing (etc) for school purposes. Is there a way to claim tax back since it is a work expense?
In this case, the school does not refund the money.

Foreign - Taxed dividends

  Written by Marc  

I have a IT3b from Satrix. Under "Dividend Income" there are a items listed "Foreign - Taxed" and "Foreign - Taxed (Dual Listed)". Do both of these get added up and submitted as "Foreign Dividends"?

Can an affidavit be summited if its too costly to obtain a 3 year bank statement

  Written by Marc  

Hi

please advice.. An auditor phoned me this morning to submit a 3 year bank statement for supporting documents since I submitted tax returns for 2013,2014 and 2015. The problem im facing is that a 3 year bankstatement costs R1800... Ive already given them a 1 year bank statement. My question is can I submit an affidavit for the other 2 years saying that I cant afford the R1800 cost of the bank statement which they need to see my parents medical contributions coming out of my account.

When to hear from SARS after ITSA

  Written by Marc  

I have done my tax via eFiling and SARS requested extra documents which I did send. I then logged on again and saw an ITSA and since they have removed the ITSA and its quite from them. Should I be worried

Tax not refunded on date

  Written by Marc  

If SARS owes you and payment date is on the 1st of sept and money still not in... And I use capitec... Why isn't the money in yet..

Refund withheld due to supporting documentation denied

  Written by Marc  

As this was my first year registering and submitting my tax return, I submitted all tax returns up to 2008. I was thus requested to provide supporting documentation for the 2013 tax year. I uploaded my IRP5 document as proof via SARS eFiling, but this was denied. I do not have any other documentation as I am not claiming for any expenses. I do not have medical aid, nor received travel/petrol allowance etc. I do however contribute to a retirement annuity fund which I have included in my 2014 and ...



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Claiming health insurance when not being the main member

  Written by Marc  

Hi, I am health insured as a dependent with my husband, who is the main member. Can I claim any of the expenses for health insurance with SARS even though I am not the main member? And if yes, how much would that be? (The health insurance only gives the lumpsum for all insured members in their tax certificate). Thanks!

So when am I going to receive the money from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I received a mail last week 28,08,2015 from SARS saying no adjustment has been made, so when must I expect money in my bank

When will SARS REFUND ME AS IT GAVE ME TWO DATES FOR PAYMENT NAMELY 1ST AND 30TH SEPTEMBER

  Written by Marc  

SARS gave me to refund dates 1 September and 30 September however it did not pay out on the 1st of September?

Tax return with commission?

  Written by Marc  

I have never done my tax before. I've always earned a small basic and a lot of commission since I have worked as a beauty therapist. How do I go about submitting my tax return?

the only proof I have got for expenses are banking statements. I have received a IRP5 form for this tax year

Payment after completion letter from SARS

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my tax return on 05/08/2015. I was then asked to submit supporting documents which I did on 14/08/2015. Today 01/09/2015 I received a completion letter stating that nothing has changed on my original assessment. Could you please advise more or less how long it may take for my refund to be paid?

No communication from SARS

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim, 36 working days have now passed and still no word or refund from SARS. I submitted my documents for review on 10 July 2015. On following up recently, I was advised that the matter would be escalated and an agent would call me, still no call, no communication from SARS. It is getting a bit frustrating now as each time I call, I get the same answer, still busy with the audit. I know it can take 90 days, but surely once a matter has been escalated, the process should speed up somehow or do ...



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TAX Penalties

  Written by Marc  

I am ready to submit my tax return for 2015. However I see that I had a Positive balance on my tax return, I am told that it means I need to pay SARS, the Value was R 490. 00. How do I know the interest I will charged on this value. No Notification from SARS was received indicating that I owe or that it is owing to them.

Should I submit my late husband's IRP5

  Written by Marc  

My husband passed away last year July, he used to work for Fidelity security services. At his work place they sent me his tax certificate (IPR5)should I send it to SARS or what? When does the tax season end?

Tax payment from salary

  Written by Marc  

If I am employed under a sole proprietor, and my salary has not deductions at every "pay-day" (eg. I don't received a salary advice reflecting deductions of PAYE or UIF). Would there be any recourse against me from SARS, is it the responsibility of the company to make the relevant deductions each month and to pay it to SARS?

I am really uncertain about all of these things, as in the past (before my retrenchment period prior to this job), the companies that I worked for did all of thes...



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Can you pay provisional tax once per year?

  Written by Marc  

Can you pay provisional tax just once per year in Feb

Im been audited and I want to know if I can complain to someone

  Written by Marc  

It says I have selected for Audit. For the last 3 years I have been requested to send all my documents through to SARS I have done so I have even fully explained on the IRT12 what other amount I claim each year for my Business Cell Phone Contract which is fully deducted from my payslip, I also keep a log book and my tax Certificates. This year I was only requested to verify Source 4016 which I did I sent all the Company Invoices which has the Cell Number on it and is addressed to the company I w...



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Will being audited result in my company pension not being payed out

  Written by Marc  

My 2011 and 2012 tax returns were outstanding. I filed them today. I am now being audited. My pension fund is paying out and will only be paid out if tax clearance is given. Will the fact that I am being audited influence my tax clearance?
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