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Allowable Deductions 2013- Medical Aid Taxable Income?



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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What does SARS deem to be a disability?



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.

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



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?

How do I claim for 2 medical aid contributions?



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?

How does new medical aid tax credit work?



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?



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?

R3783 code 4008 on ITR12



How is code 4008 calculated for 4 members under medical scheme? I understand there is a maximum amount but R3783 doesn't seem right?

What documentation do you have to carry with you when you go to SARS to do your tax returns?



What documentation do you need to submit your tax returns claim to SARS?

Medical Tax Credit?



Hi Team, My Total medical aid contribution for myself and 2 depandants is R2072. My company pays R1211 and I pay R674 deducted from my salary and I receive a R230 med aid tax credit. Is the R230 the correct amount for 2 depandants? and can I claim back the R674 that I pay from salary every month?

I've been practicing as a medical practitioner since 2010 and still have not payed tax?



How do I go about starting this process? I've been an associate for the first 2 years and a partner the last 2 years. I've acquired a house with my wife and we needed to renovate the house and the grannies flat into a practice which I practice from 2 days a week. With all living expenses I do not have the excess to pay tax. What do I do?

Where do you fill in the amount you paid out of your pocket for unpaid medical bills?



I have receipts of more than R5000 of bills of which medical did not want to settle. Where do I put this total on your questionnaire?

I am a sole trader. How do I complete an ITR12 if I do not have an employer?



I earn money for services rendered as personal tech support. I receive two certificates every tax year - for medical aid and for retirement annuity. What codes do I use and where do I enter this information?

Can I claim for tax return?



I am paying a medical aid for my self and my son, I earn only R40 000 pa, can I also get something from SARS and how do I go about doing that I already got a certificate from my medical scheme.

Two medical aid in one assessment year, how do I treat this?



How do I go about completing my eFiling if I have moved jobs and now am forced to be on the company's new medical aid, resulting in a change of medical aid as well?

Can Medical Aid premium payer claim tax refund?



I have been paying the Medical Aid for myself, my wife & my daughter, with myself as the Main Member.I need to make my wife the Main Member (with myself and my daughter still part of it).I will still be the premium payer. Will I still be entitled to the tax refund/credit?

How much of my medical expenses of R22 000 will I get back from SARS?



I have a medical aid, but the total amount for bills that the medical aid did not cover was about R22 000 that I had to pay, how much of this will SARS pay back to me?

What about amounts not covered by medical aid?



Is the Benefit of R 21783.00 to be declared and how to I do it?

What will I get back from SARS for medical claims?



I received my medical aid tax certificate and it says R15000.00 on it..what will I get back from SARS if I submit this?

Hi, I'm not sure about my medical aid payments and also I have a company petrol card.



My current salary package is Cost to Company. Does this mean I pay the medical aid or does the company pay it. The other issues is that I get a fuel allowance, but its not put into my salary. I have a fuel card.

How do SARS refund tax?



I want to know if is possible to be refunded tax I have had to pay.

Will I earn a tax rebate if I pay for the full medical cost out of my own pocket?



I work for a company that does not pay for medical aid for its employers. If I pay for medical aid out of my own pocket. Will I get a rebate? And how much do I need to pay for a medical in order to receive a rebate?

Are Medical Insurance - Tax benefits?



Please advise if you can claim tax benefits for paying Medical Insurance instead of Medical Aid. An example Oneplan insurance.

I am a director of a Pty Ltd, can my business pay for my medical aid?



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Can I get a tax break on my life or disability insurance?



I've recently become a patent and taken out life and disability insurance. Are there any tax rebates available on this?

Should I move my family's medical aid into the higher earners name?



My wife is the main member on my family's medical aid, but she earns less than me. If I moved the policy into my name, could we save more tax because I'm in a higher tax bracket?
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