Can I claim for tax if I have been overseas for a year?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 June 2013

My company has sent me overseas for studies with full pay for a year. I also receive an allowance for all my expenses overseas (accomodation, food, transport ...etc).
My first question: Should I declare all the allowance received while I was overseas? My second question: Can I claim for taxes that my employer has paid from my salary while I was overseas?

How much of my investment can I liquidate a year without incurring income tax.

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 June 2013

I have a unit trust with Alan Gray. I'd like to liquidate the maximum amount allowed per year without incurring extra income tax. Can you help me with this please? How much can I liquidate a year. My annual income is about R145 000.

I earn R5 600 amonth and not a South African but with work permit, how much tax must I pay?

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 June 2013

A foreigner working in South Africa with permit getting R5 600?

Big trouble! SOS

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 June 2013

Hi Tim - I stumbled on this website today and it looks very helpful!Owing to a number of reasons beyond our control and sheer overwhelm by a 'black swan'-type situation since 2005, both my husband and I were not able to resolve our business and personal tax situation to date. Could we use TaxTim to complete Tax returns backdated to 2005?Hope you can help!

How much tax do I pay as a consultant and how do I go about doing it?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 May 2013

I am a salaried employee (R8000 per month) and I earn a commission as well. (Amount varies every month). I also earn a consultant fee (R2000 per month and this will increase to R7000 per month at the end of June). My payslip does not reflect the commissions earned. The consultant fee is received from a completely different entity. How must I go about paying tax on all these amounts and how much will I end up paying? (I am currently taxed on the R8000 per month only).

South African offshore divers working more than 183 days out of SA, do we have to pay tax now ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 May 2013

South African divers working offshore on vessels in international waters for foreign companies (not South African companies), and working more than 183 days offshore with one trip longer than 60 days continuous. Do we have to pay tax now in the near future? I heard they want to change the tax law for all expats working offshore.

How my tax do I pay if I start a business along with my regular job?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 May 2013

I am employed full-time. How do I calculate the tax that I need to pay for the money I earn working freelance? And where do I pay it?

Own Business Permit as Foreign National?

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 May 2013

I have just been granted a Life Partnership Visa with Own Business Permit. This will allow me to contract myself out to employers. What tax form do I fill in? What information is needed? How do I pay tax if I invoice a company? And will I be taxed the same as if I was employed by the company?

Am I liable for a penalty that was a SARS error because not disputed within reasonable timeframe?

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 May 2013

I submitted a return for the first time myself in 2012. It was previously done by a colleague who was rather knowledgable. Each previous year (3 years) the outcome was a R0.00 balance as I do not have any medical aid, retirement, etc. Nothing had changed since then. She advised telephonically on how to submit and it was done.I have now received an sms last month (April 2013) stating that I am liable for R15k. Upon investigation with my HR department, they found that the income (IRP5 info) was du...

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When do you submitt your IT3(b) certificate?

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 May 2013

I recenlty received a IT3(b) now I dont quit know whether the amount of money reflected there will be given to me or it is an amount that I already have received.

I am living in S.A. but soon to be paid from Australia. Just trying to work out my tax implications.

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 May 2013

I am living in S.A. and about to be paid approx R19000 p/m from Australia. This may be paid into my Australian account or S.A. account - haven't decided. I am trying to work out my tax implications in both countries. I am being paid as a contractor by the Australian company for work that I am doing here.

How can I remember my tax number?

  Written by Marc   Posted 22 May 2013

I worked before at a local municipality, I'm very sure that they produced one for me so I need it in writing to use it somewhere.

How can RSA citizen abroad for 8 yrs with rental property in SA register at SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 May 2013

Too pricey to fly back personally

I receive a salary from Taiwan, but pay tax there. What do I do?

  Written by Marc   Posted 9 May 2013

I have recently returned from overseas and I'm planning to stay in South Africa. I'm about to start teaching online for a Taiwanese company and will be taxed 18% in Taiwan if I make more than $893 with them (which I plan to do). I just want to know if I have to pay tax here in SA on that income. It seems a bit harsh to pay 18% and then another x% here at home. Is this going to be unavoidable? The amount in my bank account every month should be between R7 000 and R10 000. If I have to pay full taxes on that, I was thinking of keeping back about 25%, but I first want to find out whether there are any lenience I can get since I'm already taxed in Taiwan....

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Tax Return

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 May 2013

I am a music teacher. I teach part time at a school. I receive a payslip and the school deducts 25% for paye. I also have a private music studio at my home. When I complete my tax return do I just need to add the income from my private students as my income from the school will be showing already. Also, are there any deductions I can claim in terms of my home studio.

Rental Income & Rental Expenses, where do I include them in my tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 April 2013

Where exactly do I complete these amounts? My annual rental income is R50k.

How will I be taxed on my coaching income from a sports club if I already have an office job?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 April 2013

My office job pays PAYE and gives me an IRP5. The club pays me per an hour for work performed. How will this coaching income be taxed? The club does not deduct any form of tax from my income as far as I know. If I am to be taxed on this coaching income are there any deductible expenses I can use to offset against it?

I have been working out of SA for 6 months, what tax is exempt?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 April 2013

I have been working out of SA for 185 days, and have done the 60 consecutive days.I want to know what tax I can be exempt from. As this period falls between October and May, does the tax I paid on my annual Dec bonus count? If I stay out of the country for another say 2 weeks on leave, does this amount also count?Or if I work out the country again in July-August, how do they calculate the tax you avoid?Also what proof do I need to show I was working abroad?

Will negative cashflow property reduce my taxable income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 April 2013

I own an investment flat that currently provides a negative cash flow. I am employed and pay quite a bit of tax with very little deductions. Can I offset any amount "lost" on the property against my taxable income and so reduce tax payable to SARS legitimately?

Tax exemption clause

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 April 2013

I understand the section 10(1)(o)(ii) about being outside a country for 183 days, of which 60 days must be consecutive in a 12 month cycle. My question however is: the company I work for is registered in SA and pays me in ZAR. But I travel outside South African borders for more than 183 days and for a 60 day continuous stint also...so, am I still exempt from tax then? Or do I have to pay tax as I get paid in ZAR and the company is registered in South Africa?

I would like to know whether I am liable for Provisional Tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 April 2013

I am under 65, DONOT PAY ANY TAX as my taxable income is under R67111. I have investment accounts and according to latest IT3 B statement, interest has accrued to R21000.00. Before this figure increases the R22800.00 threshold should I register as a provisional tax payer.

Tax return - UK income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 March 2013

I returned to SA following 7+ years in UK. I took up permanent employment in SA during June 2011 and am a residing tax payer on my SA income. Before returning to the SA I ran my own business through a limited company, paid corporation tax and in my personal capacity earned a salary (just below the "personal allowance threshold" which consisted of minimum salary allowance + dividends. Since returning to SA the UK company still received fee income from work I did prior to leaving the UK ...

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What is your tax code on secondary income if you are permanently employed as well?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 March 2013

If you are working full time and also earning part-time income after hours, from a home based office, what will be the tax code for your secondary income and will you be allowed to deduct office expenses?

What type of business entity would be the most tax efficient for forex trading?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 March 2013

I am considering doing forex trading professionally and would like to know what would be the best business entity to open a trading company from a tax perspective. The choices I have to my knowledge are a Sole prop or private company.

Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Spending 6 months out of SA. Will I have to pay tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 March 2013

I am resident in SA, but from 2014 I want to try a new life whereby I spend 6 months (winter!!) out of the country each year. During this time I would be earning some money through freelance online work for various individuals or companies from various parts of the world, plus I would be getting rental income from two properties in South Africa. While in South Africa (during summer), I would continue this online work, and do some other ad-hoc freelance work for South African companies, or be ear...

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