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Top questions on commission earners
Our helpdesk receives hundreds of questions from commission earners about how their tax is calculated. Many are also confused about which expenses they can clai
Read moreWhy is my take-home pay less than my gross salary?
Have you ever noticed a difference between your contracted salary and the actual amount deposited into your bank account? This Q&A aims to clarify some comm
Read moreHow to cruise through a travel audit efficiently
Surely most of us love to travel, but traveling for business purposes is no fun when it comes to completing your tax return. SARS has some rather onerous requi
Read moreFAQs: Travel expenses and tax
Travel expenses and their tax impact are a complex issue for many. It’s no surprise that it’s a common theme on our Helpdesk.(endpreview) We&rs
Read moreRetirement funds
This week we received some questions from our users on retirement fund contributions and the laws that govern it. We hope that this helps you as you start gathe
Read moreFAQS: SARS eFiling
Filing a tax return for the first time can be a daunting task. To get you started, we’ve gone back to the basics(endpreview) – hopefully the FAQ bel
Read moreTop questions on income that is not taxed
Exempt or non-taxable income refers to certain types of income, which is not subject to income tax. (endpreview) There is a section in the tax return called &ls
Read moreFAQ: Home office expenses
Flexible employment is becoming increasingly popular, many taxpayers spend some (or all) of their time working from home. If certain conditions are met, taxpaye
Read moreImportant notice: You will face new penalties if you miss the November tax deadline
If you’re an individual non-provisional taxpayer, make sure you file your tax return before or on the deadline of 2 December 2021. SARS is warning that t
Read moreFAQ: Stock options
Companies issue stock options (also called share options) to key employees in order to attract and retain talent. A stock option is different from a share &nda
Read moreFAQs: Tax directives
A tax directive is super useful when you earn commission, variable income or are going to receive a large bonus or a lump sum. (endpreview) The tax directive is
Read moreFAQs: Tax clearance or tax compliance status (TSC)
1. I need an actual tax clearance certificate, but each time I apply I am sent a PIN. Can you help me print the certificate?(endpreview) SARS is no longer issu
Read moreFAQs: Retrenchment
Thousands of people have lost their jobs as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and the nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the disease.(endpreview) It&rsq
Read moreFAQs: �Other deductions� that you may be able to claim in your tax return
There is a section in the tax return called ‘Other Deductions’ which often causes confusion for taxpayers(endpreview). Expenses in this section incl
Read moreFAQ�s: Medical expenses and taxes
It’s not all doom and gloom when it comes to the rising costs of medical expenses. You can expect some tax relief if you contribute to a medical aid and i
Read moreTop Questions on tax and marriage
We receive many questions from taxpayers about how to declare their income in the event that they are married in Community of Property (CoP). (endpreview) Hopef
Read moreTop questions on provisional tax
With the first provisional return still fresh in the minds of taxpayers, we thought it would be a good time to highlight some questions that were asked to our H
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Top Questions on tax seasons
By now you would have seen the latest announcement by the SARS commissioner to increase the qualifying threshold for certain taxpayers(endpreview) to submit a t
Read moreHow to lodge a complaint with SARS
There are times when the call centre agent from SARS is unable to resolve your issue and you need to reach out to a more senior person at SARS. You can request
Read moreWear and Tear (Depreciation) Top Questions
This week we zoom into Wear and Tear also commonly known as Depreciation. Below we've covered some of the top questions we've received from our Helpdesk. T
Read moreTop Questions on IRP5s
It’s that time of the year again and employers are issuing their employees IRP5s for the tax year. An IRP5 is a tax certificate which shows the total empl
Read moreTax Treatment for Uber Drivers
If you are an Uber driver, you use your own vehicle/s to generate your income and you determine your own working hours, you will be treated as being self-employ
Read moreCapital gains tax (CGT) top questions
Below we take a look at Capital Gains Tax, particularly relating to the primary residence exclusion. What we’ve covered are some of the most pressing ques
Read moreTax and winnings
It's always wonderful to win a prize or a competition – however, many people don’t realise there may be tax consequences attached. This week we tho
Read moreSARS and medical disability
We receive many relevant questions from our users about what they can claim as a tax deduction if they or one of their dependants suffers from a disability. Thi
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