Do your Tax with TaxTim and WIN R10,000  More info   T&C's apply


Verification/Audit Outcome



Distressed says:
14 July 2016 at 18:26

Hi. I am in a bit of a panic. My personal tax return was selected for verification/audit. SARS requested that I provide documentation for my depreciation deduction. I've submitted what I have, but don't know whether the docs would be sufficient. What would the outcome be if the depreciation deduction is not deemed valid? Would they just disallow the deduction or am I going to get fined? Do I need professional assistance or should I just wait it out?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
14 July 2016 at 19:00

You just need to wait until SARS comes back to you. They will just disallow it if they are not happy with the proof which you can then dispute if you wish.

Distressed says:
14 July 2016 at 19:27

Thank you so much for the speedy response and this forum!

TaxTim TaxTim says:
15 July 2016 at 8:21

Only a pleasure!

This entry was posted in Tax Q&A and tagged , , , . Bookmark the permalink.




Do your Tax Return in 20 minutes or less!

TaxTim will help you:

 Do Your Tax Return Easily
 Avoid penalties
 Maximise your refund

Tim uses your answers to complete your income tax return instantly and professionally, with everything filled in in the right place.

Let Tim submit your tax return direct to SARS in just a few clicks!

Get started

Blog Categories


Ask TaxTim

Got a question you want answered about tax?

Visit our helpdesk →

Get SARS Tax Deadlines in your Inbox
We'll tell you when you need to file, along with tax tips and updates.