Confused about a tax audit?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 December 2013

Hi Tim

I made a mistake on my tax return and included my employer contribution plus my own contribution to the company pension as well as my RA contribution under the RA section of the ITR12 as I was confused by the note that came up on screen saying the amount should also include the pension amounts appearing on the IRP5. I was uncertain but erred by putting down the full pension and RA contribution amounts.

However, I think this flagged me for an audit (never happened bef...

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Tax on Sale of Personal Website?

  Written by Marc   Posted 22 December 2013

I own a website that I started as a Hobby (showcasing information about various sports teams and tournaments). The novelty has since worn off and I now want to sell the website. I have never earned or attempted to earn revenue from the website. Would I have to pay tax on the sale price? If so, what type of tax would I have to pay? (I am currently below the age of 65 and unemployed).

The website was given to me as a gift quite a number of years ago. I have since purchased domain names ...

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What is tax rate for RI on 17,000.00 on early withdrawal?

  Written by Marc   Posted 18 December 2013

If I am taking out my pension as a cash out as of 4/1/14 and I am 39 years old what will the tax rate be on 17,000.00?

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'.

My gross salary is 17076.68 per month how much wil I take home after all the deduction?

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 December 2013

I just got a job and my gross salary is 17067.36 and was told that my total cost to company is 20839.36 and company contribution to my provident fount is 2305.35 so I will like to know how much will my take home after all the deduction e.g provident found ,UIF and tax?

Is UK State Pension taxable in South Africa?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 December 2013

I am receiving a monthly UK State Pension which is paid into a South African bank in Rands.
Do I have to pay South African income tax on it?

Contractor Claims - source code 3616

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 December 2013

I am an independent contractor code 3616. I use my vehicle for for business purposes and have an RA.

1) Must I have an RA to claim the max 15% RA deduction or can I claim irrespective having one or not ?
2) My vehicle is paid up, can I still claim the monthly ISA installment I used to pay ?
3) What are the entertainment expenses I can claim ?

How to bring savings from abroad back to SA in tax efficient manner?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 December 2013

I worked in the UK for a few years and contributed to a pension fund. I'd like to know what the most tax efficient way is of bringing the money to SA. Also, would there be any tax to be paid in the UK? If so how can that be reduced as well?

PART TIME WORK - how do I disclose on my ITR12 Income Tax Return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 December 2013

I am retired and drawing a pension. I also do a bit of accounting work for a small engineering company and for that receive /- R3000 per month. The company is disclosing this as consulting fees in their accounts ie they are not providing me with an IRP5. My questions are (1) Do I disclose this information under the LBTP and ODED sections of my ITR12 and (2) do I have to complete the SOAL section of the return?

TAXATION OF DISABILITY PENSION?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 November 2013

Please explain the taxation of monthly disability pension payments?Please explain the taxation of a lump sum disability grant/payment?

How is part time income taxed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 November 2013

I am a pensioner earning /- R25000 per month from living annuities. I also have a part time 2 day a month job which pays anywhere between R2000 and R5000 per month. My question is for final assessment purposes should my part time income be added to my pension or can this be taxed separately?

Do they take the primary rebate into account if you're on a provident fund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 November 2013

Do they take the primary rebate into account if you're on a provident fund?

At what age do I stop completing tax forms?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 November 2013

I am an 84 year old widow. My late husbands investment and pension fund gives a income of R 67500.00 per year. Income from my investments give an income of R22 000.00 per year. I was de-registered about 10 years ago because I had no personal income. Will I have to register for 2013/2014 tax year.

Who qualifies for tax pardon and what supporting documents are required?

  Written by Marc   Posted 22 November 2013

My mom is 73 years old and she has had some penalties from previous years that she has made arrangements to pay to SARS, last year she was advised buy an official at a SARS branch to apply for tax pardon as she can no longer afford the monthly payments to SARS. There has been no response.

Secondly, I have had a tax consultant who is helping my mom with eFiling for 2013 and he informed me that he could not proceed with the filling as he is asked for supporting documents. What does this...

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Tax on pension payout?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2013

I am thinking of resigning. My current pension stands at about R1, 375 000-00. What will the tax be on the payout?

Is it possible to for an employer to use an incorrect income tax reference number?

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 November 2013

I worked for a company from January 2012 - Aug 2013. About a week ago I contacted them to inquire about my provident fund (I am still waiting for my provident fund to be paid out into my account). They asked for my tax reference number, Apparently the incorrect tax reference number was given to the Financial service / investment company. I found an old IRP5 from a previous employer in 2006 as well as 2010 to confirm my tax reference number with them, but no one gave me any feedback as to what i...

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Are proceeds from a pension fund transferred to another fund considered non-taxable income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 18 November 2013

I changed employers, shortly before the beginning of the current tax year. At the time I transferred my pension/provident contributions across to another investment future fund (as you are allowed to do legally) without benefiting or receiving any physical proceeds. I have subsequently received an IT3(a) from the previous pension fund for the lump sum amount which has been recorded on my current pending tax return. I would assume that this is considered as non-taxable income ?

My dad is a pensioner and receives R323 per month from his annuity, should he add this on his return

  Written by Marc   Posted 18 November 2013

My dad is a pensioner and receives R323 per month from his annuity, should he add this on his return? so over 12 months R3876 for the tax year?

When can a retired person stop completing a tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 November 2013

My mother used to work but has retired & does not get a pension because my Dad is still working. Her only income is about R400 for the yr in interest. She used to complete a tax return each year. How can she stop completing a tax return each year?

Why cant I get any tax refund when I have medical aid?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 November 2013

hi Timam worried cause its my second year of submitting tax returns and I still got nothing,my employer pays 60 percent of my medical aid and also contributes to my pension fund,i have stopped paying for my retirement fund 5 years ago.all my colleagues get something except me,at the moment I owe SARS R180.00,where does it come from,with medical aid and tax contributions I believe I deserve something.I have finalised my divorce 12 months agopls help me understand

Do I sumbit a tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 November 2013

How do I know whether I need to submit a tax return? I am registered but have never submitted a return. I find the sars website a little confusing as they state: 'You are liable to pay income tax if you earn more than R63 556 in the 2013 year of assessment, and are younger than 65 years of age. ' BUT also state: 'What is the threshold for the non-submission of ITR12 returns for individuals for the 2013 year of assessment?Although a taxpayer still has to register for income tax he/...

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When completing the amount by code 4006 do you include the amount from your IRP5 next to code 3697?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 November 2013

When completing the amount by code 4006 do you include the amount from your IRP5 next to code 3697?

Local taxation of UK Pension?

  Written by Marc   Posted 9 November 2013

I turned 65 in February and after a brief visit to UK established that I qualify for a small pension based on what I paid in before emigrating to SA. It amounts to some R40k per annum. I am presently unemployed (no salary presently) due to losing my business last year, but I am working on changing this situation (may be salaried later this year). Two questions:1) if un-salaried would this small amount of pension be subject to tax by SARS.2) if I had the tax from UK paid into my local bank accoun...

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Confused taxpayer!

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 November 2013

I started working on April 2009 and got my 1st IRP5 in 2010 and I submitted it and they told me that it was not necessary for me to submit since I don't have medical aid and annuity then I did not submit in 2011 and 2012 and I got a letter and SMS telling that I owed SARS R500 for not submitting in 2011 and 2012, now my problem is why was I told there was no need for me to submit and yet I'm being told that I'm owing...is it my fault because I knew nothing about tax returns back t...

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Do I need to submit a tax return if I earn less than R150 000 in total from 3 different funds?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 November 2013

I am a pensioner (age 68) I receive only pension & retirement annuity income (3 IRP5 recieved totally less than R150 000 for the year). No tax was deducted by the Funds. Do I still need to submit my income tax return to SARS? If so, would I be liable for tax on this amount?
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