What are the allowable deductions for a consultant?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 11 July 2016

What expenses can I claim for as a consultant

DO I GET MONEY BACK

  Written by Alicia   Posted 11 July 2016

How do I know if I get money back from SARS

Assets in the form of Cellphones, Laptops, Cameras - Are these tax deductible as I use it for work

  Written by Alicia   Posted 11 July 2016

I bought a new Personal Computer (Laptop) for both work and personal use in November 2014 as the 2nd hand ones were always breaking down or crashing. Also bought a new Photographic Camera in 2014 for both uses as well. I also invested in a new Cellular Phone last year as the one I had was 2nd hand and very unreliable. This I done just before embarking on an arduous film shoot in KZN where I would be very dependant on it for communication purposes as to the ever changing schedule. Long story short. . . I have never claimed for wear and tear and as I use it for work purposes too I would like to find out whether its possible as a tax deductible and how I should go about it...

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What do I need to complete returns for the past 3 years

  Written by Alicia   Posted 10 July 2016

What do I need at hand to complete tax returns for the past 3 years

Notice of assessment from SARS

  Written by Alicia   Posted 8 July 2016

I submitted my tax on the 1st July after which SARS requested my documents which I submitted the very same day. Then I received a notification stating my income tax has been assessed and SARS will issue a Notice of assessment. My question is how long does it take to receive the (updated) Notice of assessment from SARS.

Are IT3B's required in document verification for a refund?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 8 July 2016

My interest from local sources (4201) is less than the maximum annual limit allowed by SARS. I was selected for document verification. Do I need to submit my IT3B's for the document verification since this document doesn't affect my refund?

claiming for raising grandkids

  Written by Alicia   Posted 8 July 2016

We are raising our grandchildren can we we claim

Why do I pay tax

  Written by Alicia   Posted 8 July 2016

Why do I pay tax every year even my annual income is less than R350 000?

Can company expense bond related expenses for property owned by director but used & paid by company?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 7 July 2016

I bought property in my personal name and started a B&B which is registered as a PTY. Can the PTY expense the interest on the bond and the bond installments since it utilises the property and pays for it even though it is registered in my name?

TAX Return for Dental specialist?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 7 July 2016

Hi, I had to take my son to a dental specialist to have a check up on his jaws and teeth for braces, but had to pay R1554, which medical aid does not cover. Can I claim tax back on it?

Removing previous tax practitioner

  Written by Alicia   Posted 7 July 2016

Previous tax practitioner was handling my tax from 2011. We have had a dispute on payments to them. They have closed my account and are not willing to do 2016 season. They are on my transfer list how do I get them off my SARS eFiling so you guys can access and complete the filing for me?

Tax refundable if worked for less than 6 months?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 6 July 2016

If my employment term was only for 5 months as stated on my IRP5, will I get my tax contribution back since its less than six month? Ive heard that you need to work a minimum of six months in one tax year to be taxable.

Proof of address for child

  Written by Alicia   Posted 6 July 2016

I need to get tax numbers for my 2 year old twins. Any idea what will be acceptable for proof of address since I have none of the listed documents with their name on. Thanks

Unemployment period for 2015 tax year.

  Written by Alicia   Posted 6 July 2016

I only started working for the first time in September 2014, what is my unemployment period then for the 2015 tax year?

Meaning of source code 4149 in irp5

  Written by Alicia   Posted 6 July 2016

Meaning of source code 4149

60 day rule

  Written by Alicia   Posted 6 July 2016

I have an employment contract outside of SA and my employer does not deduct PAYE, do I have to be outside of SA for 183 days of which 60 must be consecutive in a tax year or just in a 12 month period (if contract is from 15 April 2015 - 15 April 2016)?

The waiting period for a rfund after submitting

  Written by Alicia   Posted 6 July 2016

How long does it take 4 SARS 2 pay out the tax return

IRP5 not reflecting on e filing

  Written by Alicia   Posted 5 July 2016

My wife started employment with the Department of Education 01/07/2015. We have tried to submit her tax return but no IRP5 for the Department of Education is reflecting on e filing and she has not been given an IRP5. What do we do from here seeing as the employer econ cut off date was 31 May?

What if you used someone else's vehicle to travel to work?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 5 July 2016

All vehicles show on my petrol statements and IRP5. What supporting documents would I need if SARS Audits me because some of the vehicles I used over the years are on my fathers name but my company knew this.

Retirement annuity contributions, are they tax deductible for 2015 and 2016 years of assessment

  Written by Alicia   Posted 5 July 2016

I am self employed and run a business as a sole proprietor, can I deduct my retirement annuity contributions for tax purposes for 2015 and 2016 years of assessment

Provident fund contribution

  Written by Alicia   Posted 5 July 2016

If my company deducts money from my salary for a provident fund can I claim this from SARS?

Unclaimed disability from 2009 to 2013? can I do so now?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 5 July 2016

I previously did not know that you can claim for disability and I have 6 years worth of disability that I didnt claim, is it possible to do so? from 2009 to 2013

Insurance on personal laptop, tax deductable?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 5 July 2016

Like to find out if the insurance that you pay on laptop to use for work purposes is tax deductible?

Provident Contribution part of CTC not showing on IRP 5

  Written by Alicia   Posted 5 July 2016

Dear Tax Tim

I am contribution provident fund via my employer on a monthly basis. This forms part of my CTC and does not show on my IRP 5 but shows on my YTD salary report as a contribution monthly as well as on my payslip. Can I claim a tax refund from this and if so how do I do it.

Can freelance stylist claim back 25% tax deducted form her income?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 5 July 2016

Hello, I've been working as a freelance stylist in the Film industry for the past year, and around 25% tax has been deducted from each pay check. How do I go about getting a tax return?
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