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Can I add a medical expenditure after I have eFiled?



I have been doing my mom's tax return. She had hearing aids which her medical aid did not pay for last year. She gave me the paperwork and asked me to submit. Which I did. She now just told me that she forgot about the hearing aids and would like to have them claimed back. Is this now possible? According to the SARS eFiling website the claim is done (she owes nothing and will get back nothing). Can I do something to submit this?

Under audit and asked to submit outstanding returns



The information on your website has been very useful when submitting my TAX. I just have a question if you don't mind?

I submitted my tax return for 2015 and I was selected for an audit. After submitting all the documents I was then informed that I was outstanding my tax returns for 2011 and 2012 and that I should submit- which I did. The one in 2012 shows that I am due a refund. My question is will this money get paid to me or would I have to wait until the audit is done on my Tax ta...

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Information required from SARS to payout refund?



My tax return 2014/2015 was completed on the 5th August 2015. It reflected an amount due to me. Please can you advise me as to when this amount can be expected. Normally I have received payment with in a week. Thank you

Using someone else's banking details for my tax refund from SARS?



Hi i'm orginally from Nigeria, I live and work in SA, I just did my tax retuns but they told me I cannot use my foreign acc except and Indian foreign acc,i tried opening a capitec acc but was told my papers are about to expire so I need to wait for the new ones... Can I use a 3rd parites banking details and have my retuns paid into their acc instead?

Medical aid contributions for Parents not on my membership



I currently pay for my parents medical aid. They are both pensioners and they do not submit tax returns to SARS. They are on their own medical aid membership, and I am on my own. So, my dad is the main member on his, with my mum as a dependant, and I am a main member on mine with my wife as a dependant. This is because my parents are on a different medical aid scheme then what I am on. SARS says that only the main member can claim for medical aid contributions, so that means that my dad must cla...

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What other documents are needed to hand in with IRP5 at branch or efiling?



Hi, what other documents is requiered at the SARS branch whith my IRP5? And do I need it for SARS eFiling as well? Thanks

Medical aid - can I deduct for my father?



My parents who are financially dependent on me have a medical aid where my father is the main member and mother is the dependent. Each month I am responsible for the monthly payments towards their medical aid. They are however on a separate medical aid from myself. Can I claim for a tax return? If so how do I go about doing it? Thank you

Academic fees from SARS?



I'm a full time student who works at different places over weekends to fund my studies which are ~R50K p. A
Is there a portion that I can be able to claim back from SARS?

Delay for my refund from sars when I submitted on the 5th and I'm due for a refund



Hi Tim
I submitted my income tax return on the 5th of August 2015 and I'm due for a refund and my refund will not be audited but up to now no money have send to me do you you perhaps know what might cause all this delay. Regards
Mr Sihle Majola

Will I be able to claim a refund from SARS?



Hi Tim I didnt submit any tax returns since 2006 as I was unemployed but got permanent employment last year (2014). I have submitted a tax return for 2014/15 tax year. Will I be able to get a refund if its due?

Where did I fill this codes IT3B, T3C, IT 3(b), & IT 3(C)



What is a difference between IT3B, T3C, IT 3(b), & IT 3(C)

How much money am I getting after the second assessment?



After the second assessment SARS says "Your assessment has been concluded and reflects an amount refundable to you of -R2056. 00". And then: "the current balance on your assessed account is R331. 72"

What does this mean?

There has been a lot of assessments done and I am now confused with what is happening. Is there an amount that will be payable to me here?

Are Gap Cover monthly payments tax deductible?



Are Gap Cover monthly payments tax deductible? "Gap cover falls under the definition of %u20AC%u0153accident and health policy%u20AC, in the Short Term Insurance Act No. 53 of 1998, or the Long-term Insurance Act, 1998 and not the Medical Schemes Act, 1998. " My gap cover has said they are unable to give me a tax certificate because it is not tax deductible. Please can you assist.

If Audited, does the results come out after 21 Days or can it be before then?



Hi Tim, my tax returns were Audited since 30/07/2015. How long still can this take, will I know the results exactly after 21 days or can it be before then?

Regards

TMan

Medical aid tax credits on my ITR12



Hi, I submitted documents for an audit. It has now been 24 working days and SARS can still not give me an answer. I was told to call back after 30 working days. My employer does not pay my medical aid, makes no contributions whatsoever, there is no tax credit for medical aid on my IRP5. Surely I am to be refunded as my tax was not adjusted to make provision for the tax credit. According to my IT34A I am to receive a refund, but was asked to submit documents as they have audited me.

How to declare foreign income?



Hi, I have a small website that generates some commission from clicks on advertisements. I get paid in USD and GBP. The money is wired from Germany directly to my personal bank account and converted into ZAR. I don't own a formal business and it is relatively small amounts that are transferred. I also have a property that generates rental income. How do I go about declaring the income properly on my tax returns?

Are vehicle repayments tax deductable for a sole-proprietor?



I am a sole proprietor in a health profession. I have an office, but I see a lot of clients at their homes or primary residence. I need a car to conduct my business, and have just bought a new car. What are the tax implications of this? Can I deduct the repayments and insurance premium as a business expense?

My 2013 refund did not get it



Last year I was supposed to get my refund and I did not get it. What happened?

What must the refund amount be before SARS will pay?



How much must my refund be before SARS will pay?

I want to know how much tax I should pay?



What is the amount tax to be deducted from a R11000 basic salary(nett income)the only deduction I have is my pension fund of 660 / UIF of 120 and my rent of the house im renting of 2205.

Pay out waiting period from SARS?



I've submitted my tax return 2 weeks ago and saw that I've received some refund. I would just like to know how long I will be waiting as most people say that it will on take one week.

No respond for pending audit payment



I submitted my tax return on date 11 august and I received an sms payment due to you is pending audit does that mean I have to submit supporting document cause I dont receive any sms for direction from SARS.

I have not proof of income to verify my return for 2010



I just found out I need to submit my tax return for 2010. I have submitted it and I am due a refund for 2010. However they are wanting me to verify documents. I have not claimed for any medical expenses, RA's etc. I have never ever received an IRP5 form from my previous employers since I worked there. What documents do I send to SARS, as I do not have any payslips or proof for 5 years ago.

Is payment to a Provident fund tax deductable



I have just registered, I tried to connect via SARS however I was told my bank account number was incorrect. We are now waiting for SARS to set up SARS eFiling for me. In the mean time, I am not sure what to enter regarding payment for a pension fund. I pay into a Provident fund so am not sure if this is tax deductible. Only reason I used TaxTim is so I don't have to physically go into SARS. I am hoping this is still the case.

How much longer must I wait before I get my tax rebate?



I have submitted my tax return on the 2/7/15. I had to submit my supporting docs on the 27/15,as I was chosen for an audit. Today is the 30th working day and still no tax refund. How much longer must I wait before I get paid out?
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