Tax Q&A
How do I sign my income tax return form?
How do I sign my form electronically? It seems to need a signature. You don't need to sign it if submitted electronically, like via SARS eFiling.
Read moreWhat do I do with an IT34 letter saying my assessment hasn't changed?
Hi Tim, I submitted my tax and was asked to submit supporting docs, which I did (with your help, thank you!). I got a phone call a couple of days ago with a que
Read moreI don't owe SARS but my company pays my tax
Every month my company deducts my tax on my salary, but suddenly SARS mentions that I am owing them. I don't know, either the problem is me or it's my company?
Read moreWho is liable to claim the medical contributions? Is it me whose account is debited or him?
I put my parents on a medical aid and my Mum is the principal member with my Dad and sister as dependents. However, for ease of convenience the debit for the me
Read moreHow do I get my IRP?
How do I get my IRP5 form if I didn't get it from my employer? Check on your SARS eFiling page, it should already be loaded on your ITR12 tax return with all
Read moreHow can SARS assess me as being R80,900 in arrears when I pay PAYE each month?
SARS sent me an SMS saying I have R80,900 in tax arrears. Although I'm registered as a provisional taxpayer, I also paid PAYE through my employer of R39,010.89,
Read moreWill SARS pay interest for their delay? When will I get my money?
Hi Tim, I submitted my IRP5 and supporting documents on the 11th July 2013. They told me it will take 21 working days for me to get my money but I have not rece
Read moreWhat is the simplest way to apply for a tax number if you have never applied for it before?
I am trying to apply for a job and on the application form they ask for my tax number and I do not have one at the moment, how can I apply for a tax number?
Read moreSMS says "Amount due by you"
What does it mean if you receive an SMS from SARS saying "Amount due by you"? It means you owe SARS money and have to pay the amount owed as per your ITA34 w
Read moreRecieve SMS due by you
I received an SMS saying "due by you". It means SARS is owed money and you will need to pay them the owed taxes. See your IT34 assessment for a summary of wh
Read moreFuneral policies and back loans
Hello TimI work on a commission basis as a hairstylist and I am currently paying various funeral policies. I also have a loan at the bank and a credit card. Am
Read moreProcedure to be followed to submit overdue Business tax returns
What should I do to capture my business tax returns that are outstanding since 2006? Go onto SARS eFiling and request the returns for the previous years, the
Read moreEmployers medical aid contibution for over 65's
HiHow does an employer handle:-1. Employers medical aid contribution made for an employee over 65? It is no longer a fringe benefit.2. Employer pays both employ
Read moreHome Office Claims (Total Cost Calculation) Code 4028
If I qualify to claim Home Office (Code 4028) expenses and I want to claim this, what is applicable? Note that I own the house and I have the square meters of b
Read moreMore or less how long will it take before I get my refund
HiI have submitted my supporting documents to SARS on Friday and my current SARS status says "AVS verification with AVS bank verification pass". It is now Wedne
Read moreDo I still pay in when I received SMS from SARS saying they owe me after last return?
Hi! Your website is very informative. I was requested to submit outstanding returns for last 5 yrs via telephone. I however updated the returns and then was as
Read moreReferral for audit taking ages - can I speed it up?
I submitted my return and supporting documentation and I received notice on e filing that my return is referred for audit. I called SARS and they advised that t
Read moreDo psychologists fall under medical expenses?
Can I include a claim for psychologist fees (as a medical expense) if not covered by my medical aid? Yes, you can claim these under out of pocked medical exp
Read moreHow long to resolve a SARS case for a delayed refund?
In April this year we found out that our tax returns for 2010 and 2011 were never submitted by my company, so I did it ASAP. With the new tax return for 2012 we
Read moreCar Insurance and Tracker
Hi TimCan I claim for insurance and Tracker on my vehicle that is used for part-work and part-personal use? Only if you receive a travel allowance can you cl
Read moreI am unable to fill in your questions due to different source codes numbers
None of these source codes is available on my IRP5. I have no 4007, 4006 or 4018 codes on my form.. Then you would simply click No to these questions as thes
Read moreWhat is my tax number please?
Can you please check my tax number? My ID number is xxxxxxxxxx. Call 0800 00 7277 to retrieve your tax number.
Read moreProvident Withdrawal Tax
I have a Provident fund with my Employer. They contribute 5% (which is tax deductible) and I contribute 5% (which is not tax deductible).My question is: when I
Read moreWhat proof to submit to SARS for depreciation on a vehicle?
I can't find the invoice for my car which I purchased new and paid for in cash in 2010. What proof would I need to submit to SARS instead to claim deprecia
Read moreWhat is better for tax - a company or partnership?
Considering a business with a taxable income of R200000. Will it be best to keep it as a partnership or register it as a company? The company is a normal comp
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