Can I get a UK CGT credit against SA CGT?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 31 October 2016

If I am resident in SA but sell a UK property I will have to pay UK CGT, but as this isn't income tax, will I get a credit for the UK CGT paid against the SA income tax due on the gain?

Can a landlord claim travel expenses in relation to the rental income?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 25 October 2016

If the landlord has driven from JHB to CT, for example, primarily to effect repairs & maintenance on their rental property between tenants, as well as to meet with prospective letting agents for future employment, can they claim the petrol for this trip? (Approx. Two thirds of this time was spent on rental-related activities, showing the apartment etc, & one third of the time was recreational). If a deduction is possible, what proof does SARS require? Thanks very much.

Freelance & Full time job tax submission, can I complete this on one form?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 20 October 2016

I have a full time job, but do freelance on the side. I would like to submit for my job as well as my freelance, including the mac I bought, my Fiber line rental and anything I purchased to run my freelance job. Is this possible? Which option should I apply for?

6 Reasons Accounting Records Are Critical to Your Small Business

  Written by Vee   Posted 18 October 2016

You’re an entrepreneur. A wildly innovative individual. An ideas person. A make-things-happen person. A real go-getter. Passionate about your business and pursuing your dreams. And brilliant at keeping your accounting records up to date. Chances are that last one doesn’t ring true, does it? Don’t feel alone, financial record-keeping is the bane of existence for most small business owners and managers. 

When you’re in the throes of building your empire from the gr...

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How can I change my email address on TAxTim?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 16 October 2016

I am registered TaxTim user, is it possible for me to change my email address?

Are retrospective changes to an IRP5 possible with SARS?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 14 October 2016

I am an independent contractor and do consulting work for a number of companies at any given time. When the one company submitted the 2016 IRP5 they erroneously categorized my source code as 3601, instead of 3616 for independent contractors, hence I cannot claim costs. I have asked them to amend the IRP5 but they say they cannot because they have finished their tax recon and signed off on 2016 and can no longer make changes. Is this true? What alternatives do I have?

SARS ring-fenced the loss on my rental property, can I request that they revise my assessment?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 14 October 2016

I had a property that I rented out to tenants for the last 4 years. In the 2015/16 tax year, I made a loss on this, due to the expenses exceeding the rental income I received. I reflected this loss in my tax return. SARS then audited my tax return, and they ring-fenced the loss. However, at the end of the 2015/16 tax year, I sold the property, and have obviously not been receiving rent or incurring expenses relating to the property since then. What now happens to the ring-fenced amount? Am I entitled to ask SARS to re-assess given the circumstances? Or do I just accept it as a loss?...

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Where do I enter source code 4006 info?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 12 October 2016

Where do I enter source code 4006 info? It's on my RA Contribution Certifcate from Liberty Life. It's a monthly debit order from my bank account.

IS there a special code that I should capture on my IRP5?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 11 October 2016

What code should I use on my IRP5 if I am a sole proprietor providing management and labour law consulting services?

How do I get SARS to acknowledge my expenses?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 10 October 2016

I sent through all the supporting documents but SARS ignored my expenses and redid my tax return and are now saying that I owe them?

Old donation, can I claim it now?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 4 October 2016

In 2013 I made a donation of R5000 to a registered charity which I forgot to claim.
Is it possible to claim it in my 2015/2016 tax return?

If I have been medically boarded and receive income protection benefit does this mean I am disabled?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 4 October 2016

I was medically boarded at the end of 2015 but am covered by a Discovery Income Protector policy. Does that mean I am "disabled" for tax purposes?

Am I required to pay tax if my employer is a non profit organisation?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 3 October 2016

I am working for a non profit organisation and earn R6400, do I have to pay the tax over to SARS directly or does my employer do this?

Income tax and a partnership

  Written by Alicia   Posted 3 October 2016

Does a partnership need to register for income tax if they are registered for VAT?

Out of pocket expenses with no medical aid, can I claim?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 29 September 2016

Can you claim for out of pocket medical expenses if i did not have a medical aid and will this decrease my tax liability?

Can I claim for depreciation on my vehicle?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 27 September 2016

Can I claim for wear and tear on my personal vehicle and how do I do it? I kept a logbook because I am getting a non taxable allowance for the km driven for business purposes.

Freelancer and full time employee, how does my tax work?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 27 September 2016

I am full time employee and I have already submitted this current year's tax return.
I am a freelancer in my spare time as I started doing online work and earning dollars.
What is the tax implications and how do I go about it? Could I claim back on the use of my computer etc.?

Can I claim my business travel expenses against source code 3703 if my km travelled exceeded 8000km?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 27 September 2016

Can I still claim travel expenses as my employer pays for the km I drive with my personal vehicle, the Km exceeded 8000km but on my IRP5 it is under source code 3703? I also kept a logbook.

Ending date for tax submittance

  Written by Alicia   Posted 27 September 2016

When is the closing date for the tax 2016 individual tax return submission?

I have medical expenses but no medical aid, can I claim?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 24 September 2016

I don't have a medical aid can I still claim for medical expenses?

Is valuation costs of a building that was sold tax deductible?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 23 September 2016

Is valuation costs on a factory that was sold tax deductible? Or should the fee paid form part of the base cost for CGT purposes?

Special Stopper at SARS: What We Know For Sure

  Written by Vee   Posted 22 September 2016

Over the last few weeks, our helpdesk has received an alarming number of queries from taxpayers asking what they can do as their refunds are being held back by SARS due to a special stopper being placed on their account. It’s a complex situation and the only advice we've been able to provide has been for the individual to make contact with SARS directly to try resolve the matter.

The South African Institute of Tax Professionals (SAIT) issued a statement on Tuesday 20 September 2016 advising that they’re looking into the issue after numerous complaints had been raised...

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Rental property allowable deductions

  Written by Alicia   Posted 21 September 2016

I bought a property and am renting it out. I know I have to submit the rental income. Am I also able to submit the expenses (i.e. Transfer / legal cost to obtain the property) levies paid, rates and taxes and electricity for this property?

Travel Expenses Code 4015

  Written by Alicia   Posted 20 September 2016

I did my SARS eFilling tax return through TaxTim and I completed the Travel Expenses Section, 4015, as R72902. I am being audited and I am not quite sure anymore what that amount includes, they only thing I can think of to get to such a high figure would be my car payments per month? Please advise what deductions are allowed under this code and what proof I need to send SARS to support this?

Will I be taxed on an international bank transfer?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 18 September 2016

I need to make an international bank transfer into an overseas account one similar to PayPal.
The bank is however asking me for my tax number before proceeding, I understand one can take up to R1 million per annum offshore and therefore by asking for the tax number it falls under a purchase/discretionary allowance and not a gift because I am transferring to my own account similar to PayPal.
My question is will I be taxed on the purchase if I give my tax number? There is also an optio...

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