Claim for out of pocket expenses

Written by Alicia
Posted 3 February 2017
I dont have a medical aid but I need to see a physio every week after being in a car accident last year. Cam I claim this expense on my tax return?
Tax clearance application

Written by Alicia
Posted 3 February 2017
How do I apply for tax clearance certificate via eFiling?
Change of banking details

Written by Alicia
Posted 3 February 2017
If I update my account details on eFiling will that be updated with SARS immediately?
travel claim

Written by Alicia
Posted 3 February 2017
Can I claim for a travel expense from SARS if I was only given a travel allowance for one month in the last tax year?
TAx number, where do I get it?

Written by Alicia
Posted 3 February 2017
I lost my tax number, are you perhaps able to get it from SARS on my behalf?
Which package to sign up for

Written by Alicia
Posted 2 February 2017
We are starting a new pty ltd and will be employed by the company as directors, should we sign up for SMART or ULTRA package, the company turnover is more than R1m pa, what company package do you have?
Medical aid contribution

Written by Alicia
Posted 2 February 2017
I pay my medical aid via my employer but they dont help me with the contribution. They do give me a medical tax credit every month, is this the right way to do it or should my medical aid only show on my tax return?
Tax on severance package

Written by Alicia
Posted 2 February 2017
I am about to take the voluntary retrenchment package and wanted to know if I will be taxed on my last salary along with my leave days and severance package?
Transfer a tuck shop in my name

Written by Alicia
Posted 2 February 2017
I am buying a tuck shop but need to know how I can register it in my name, its a sole proprietor.
Can I estimate my own tax

Written by Alicia
Posted 2 February 2017
I'm a freelancer, and I've been putting 25% aside for tax as I used to pay this amount of tax when I worked as an employee. Can I keep doing this as I am still earning the same gross amount each year?
Tax due on resignation benefit

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
My total resignation benefit is R666 120.00 what will be my payout after tax?
I'm 41 yrs old
Donation to household family

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
Is monetary gifts to a spouse and kids a deductible expense and how much is allowed per year
Donation to family members

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
I gave my mother and sister R25000 each, can I deduct it as an expense against my income and how much donations tax should I pay on it?
Tax on donation

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
if I donate my clothes, and I get paid for it, can I claim a tax deduction for the expense?
Add app to current profile

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
How do I get the app for the daily log book if I am registered with TaxTim?
CGT Calcualtion for Primary residence

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
CGT Primary Residence with a home office
Base Cost R3m
Proceeds R7m
I use 33. 33% of my primary residence exclusively for trade/business. I have claimed these expenses for the past 4 years when doing my IT12. I have owned the primary residence for 11 years. How do a calculate the CGT taking into account 7 of the 11 years were 100% primary residence
Can I resubmit my IRP6?

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
I submitted my IRP6, but I think the tax payment is too high? I feel I missed something. I did this at a SARS office. Is it possible to amend the IRP6 figure before I pay? And if so, how?
No refund received

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
SARS have not refunded me since I submitted my return 6 months ago, can I go into their branch and query this if I submitted my return on eFiling?
SARS requirements for a logbook

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
How detailed is my logbook supposed to be?
Is a monetary donation to my unemployed spouse tax deductible

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
My husband is 61 years old and unemployed, I support him while I am full time employed. Is this contribution tax deductible?
Money gift to friends, tax requirements

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
If I make money selling my book (I pay my normal tax on the income) and then want to give cash gifts of R50 000 each to 6 of my friends who need the financial help, do they have to pay tax on the received amount or do I have to pay extra tax on the money I give away?
Tax for non executive directors

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
How does tax on non executive directors works?
Do I have to pay additional tax for deducting my car from my salary before tax?

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
How does deducting your vehicle from your gross salary affect your tax. The vehicle purchased is for personal use however we have the option of deducting it directly from our salaries before tax.
How long before I get my funds owed to me by SARS

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
SARS used my pension lump sum to pay my administration penalties balance. I have however since this submitted the returns and SARS now owe me an amount. Do you perhaps know how long this could take, as I called them yesterday and they said that all queries on my account was finally resolved.
eFiling says my return have not been submitted

Written by Alicia
Posted 1 February 2017
I submitted my tax return at the SARS office in October but eFiling keeps telling me that my return is outstanding. Do you know if I need to submit via eFiling again?
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