Tax Q&A
How long to wait after changing banking details at SARS
Hi Tim, it's my first time I did my ITR12. I got a notice letter asking for supporting docs for source code 4201, I then submitted my unique letter and IRP5, al
Read moreIs there any other payment option available?
Is there any other payment option available? We accept payment via EFT, online banking, cash deposit or credit card.
Read moreI have to use an oxygen concentrator, is this a disability from the tax point of view?
Age 77; retired. Male. Diagnosed with emphysema (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Doctor has prescribed an oxygen concentrator (takes oxygen out of the a
Read moreWhat is the date for submitting a tax return for the current and/or previous tax year?
I am confused about how the tax year relates to when you submit your return for that year. If it is August 2013 now, when is the next deadline for submitting a
Read moreFired, but don't have my IRP5. What must I do?
If I have been fired from work and I don't have an IRP5 for my tax return what must I do? You are still able to request your IRP5 from your previous employer
Read moreMy tax position at the end of February 2014 after I received income from two different employers
Hi TimFrom my permanent employer I received R5000.00 per month which was increased to R5500.00 per month from July 2013. My contract for this job comes to an en
Read moreDo I pay a penalty if I register for tax now only, after working for 7 years?
Hi tax tim. I just want to know if I will pay a penalty if I've never registered
Read moreAppealing the result of an objection
I lodged a NOO on my assessment and this has been partially approved however when checking the assessment issued as a result of the NOO, I noticed that there ar
Read moreTwo tax certificates (2) for 2013 - Two different medical aid no's and 2 diff. options
I am trying to get my (2) tax certificates for 2013 from my medical aid - but they keep sending only the one. Let me give you more detail: From 01/03/2012 - I wa
Read moreTax code not entered on IRP5 for tax exemption. How do I get this fixed?
I have worked out of the country last year for more than 183 days and 60 days continuous. We do not do this every year, so my employer did not enter the tax code
Read moreHow to file with SARS on mobile phone without Adobe
I want to file on my mobile phone but the forms are in Adobe Flash. I use mobile which doesn't use Adobe Reader. How can I obtain them and fill them in? On m
Read moreChurch donations deductible?
Hi Tim,I make monthly donations to a church. How will I know if they are an NPO? Would I have received something if they were? Will these donations be tax deduct
Read moreWhy are 4003 and 4008 deductions showing at zero?
On my tax calculator result, the following deductions show a result of zero even though figures were put in while filling out my return:4003 - provident fund co
Read moreCan I complete tax return forms for the past 3 years?
I have been working for government for 3 years already and haven't completed any tax return forms. Am I still able to do this for the past years that I worked?
Read moreHow to calculate tax on annual leave payment when dismissal occurs
How do we calculate tax on accrued annual leave pay when one is dismissed? Is there a percentage or tax table that needs to be used? It is about 8 days leave ac
Read moreHow will I know if I owe taxes? Do I have to file earning less than R5000 per month?
If you earn less than R5000 per month, do you have to file for taxes returns? How can I check if I owe SARS? No you do not as this is below the tax threshold
Read moreFreelancer - local and international - Needs to start keeping records for tax purposes
I have been freelancing for local and international companies for a few months. I need to get my tax admin sorted out. I work from home and am on my husbands me
Read moreI already registered with SARS so I want to submit my IRP5. What steps must I follow?
I am already registered with SARS and want to submit my tax return with IRP5. How do I do this? Register for TaxTimRegister with TaxTim and have a simple cha
Read moreWhen should donations be included in the donee's gross income and taxed?
If father A gives child B (not a minor) a donation of R100,000, will that amount be included in child B's gross Income for the period? The same applies to perso
Read moreThe IT12 won't open on eFiling
I can access the account but it wont generate the IT form. I get as far as to click on IT12z, then the screen goes grey and it sticks there. I don't know what s
Read moreConfused by "due by me" on SARS SMS
When the tax return SMS says "ACC balance 12.000 due by me" does it mean I'm owing that amount? Yes it means you owe SARS. Please check your ITA34 document f
Read moreWhat is South Africa, Western Cape's country code on SARS eFiling ?
What is South Africa, Western Cape's country code on SARS efiling ? ZA
Read moreTaxTim tax assistance vouchers
Where can I get a TaxTim voucher coupon in South Africa? There are two ways to get a TaxTim voucher:1. When you register for the TaxTim service you will be o
Read morePersonal income earner - clothing deduction claim
If you have meetings constantly that you need to dress smartly for, are you able to claim this back in your tax return as a deduction as a personal income tax e
Read moreMy eFiling profile says my supporting documents have been converted. How long till I get my refund?
Hi TimI submitted my tax returns via SARS efiling on the 22nd of July and they asked for supporting documents. I submitted my IRP5 and Medical Aid Tax certifica
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