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Do stay at home moms need a tax number?



Jbc says:
15 February 2017 at 22:24

Hi I'm a stay at home mom with no income. I live in South Africa. Someone said I should get a tax number. Do I need a tax number? Will it be necessary in my future in case I divorce or am widowed or a senior? Shall I pursue it? How would it benefit me?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
16 February 2017 at 7:41

Have you never worked or earned income?

Jbc says:
7 March 2017 at 2:57

Yes I worked many years ago in 1990 to 1995 and earned an income.

TaxTim TaxTim says:
7 March 2017 at 8:23

You dont need to register for a tax number now as this might require you to submit annual tax forms showing 0.00 income, should you need it later you can go into a SARS office and they will give it to you immediately.
You can call them and check if they still have a tax number for you, kindly call SARS at 0800 007 277 and ask them to check this for you.

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