May I deduct medical aid contributions as a non-principal member

  Written by Alicia   Posted 10 June 2016

I am listed am listed as a dependent on Discovery health with my wife as the principal member. However I pay the contributions for my wife, my son and myself. She doesn't earn an income and is therefore not liable to pay tax. The tax certificate from Discovery is in her name, can I claim the medical expenses and premiums as medical deductions on my IT12. I reference these articles and would like to know if the information in these is still valid as at June 2016

1) South African Institute of Accounting Professionals article from 2012:...

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Vat for services received and rendered in Botswana

  Written by Alicia   Posted 10 June 2016

We a South African company providing a service in Botswana for South Africans. When invoicing our customers do I invoice with vat?
Can I claim input vat for expenses incurred in Botswana? Botswana vat is at 15%..

How do i claim travel expenses if I used 2 cars

  Written by Alicia   Posted 10 June 2016

I moved from one employer last year at the end of November. I used a company car, on which I attracted fringe benefit tax. In December 2015 I started with another company, and received a car allowance. I am able to claim business km's for which I am reimbursed at a rate of R3. 29 p/km (subject to monthly logbook submissions). What are my likely tax implications for this filing season based on this, and will I able to file in way to accommodate both scenarios?

Is loan repayments taxable?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 10 June 2016

I own a business where I borrowed money to buy the business. Will I pay tax on the capital portion of the loan repayment.

Tax free lump sum portion

  Written by Alicia   Posted 10 June 2016

I am 53. Recently divorced. While married we contributed to a provident fund which was handed over to Investec for management after my first husband stopped working. But he did not implement retirement He took a sum of 570 000 from his provident and paid 18 percent tax on that. Now that he has implemented retirement we both wanted to claim the 500 000 lump sum tax free that we were promised by our financial advisors. I cannot get my bit because I am under age and he cannot get his 500 000 tax f...

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Completion of income forms for the CIPC

  Written by Alicia   Posted 10 June 2016

I am full time employed and have started a small business on the side. The business is registered with CIPC and has its own tax number. I needed help to do the tax return for the business and I would like to find out best to cover my business costs and what is the CIPC annual tax return?

Tax number needed for unemployed person

  Written by Alicia   Posted 10 June 2016

I wanted to to make a international payment to fund my international forex account, but at the bank they told me I need a tax number in order to make the transfer. So is it possible to get a tax number even though I'm unemployed?

which tax year do i file for?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 10 June 2016

What year must I choose if I do my tax return now

Tax on backpay

  Written by Alicia   Posted 10 June 2016

Im supposed to get a back pay at the end of June owed to me from September 2016. The total amount im expecting is 63000 before tax. Exactly how much will I be taxed?

Rebates for both primary and secondary tax payers

  Written by Alicia   Posted 10 June 2016

Require amount of rebate (primary,secondary,and Tertiary) for 2/2017

Fringe benefits for sale proprietors?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 9 June 2016

Does a Sole trader who uses his vehicle for personal and business use have to pay a fringe benefit tax himself as he is not classified as an employee.

Is it necessary to inform SARS of additional income received?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 9 June 2016

Hi TaxTim

I am a full time salaried employee but I also sometimes get tutoring jobs and I run a lift club. Will I need to declare what I earn for the latter 2 items?

Am I able get a tax refund?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 9 June 2016

How do I know if I qualify for my tax return

Long partnership regarded as marriage for tax?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 9 June 2016

I have been living with a woman as husband and wife for 17 years and see no point in getting officially married. With regard to tax rules such as: tax free gift/donation between spouses and tax rules regarding disposal of residence to spouse on death, apply to me? I have in mind donating money to my partner which she will invest to achieve a tax saving on capital gains as she has small income. She would also be able to donate to my children if required, to take advantage of the R100k tax free am...

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Claim for home office expenses

  Written by Alicia   Posted 9 June 2016

I work from home 3 days a week, I converted one of my bedrooms in a study, put a telephone line in with extra internet. I use my printer etc for work but I'm not compensated by my work for this. Can I claim some of my costs on my tax return?

Does the sale of a Holiday Home attract CGT?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 9 June 2016

My parents have a small holiday home which they have been offered R1 300 000 (from tenants). They bought the home in 1979 for R97 000. Will they be liable for CGT and how do I work out what CGT they will pay?

Tax refund on withdrawal of pension lump sum

  Written by Alicia   Posted 8 June 2016

Hi do you get your tax back when you resigned after they deducted your money from your pension funds.

Tax season preparation

  Written by Alicia   Posted 8 June 2016

Hi, I have started receiving my tax documents from my bank and medical aid etc. I am still waiting for the one form my RA provider. Must I wait for all of them and then once all are received, how do I go about completing my tax return?

Renewal of tax clearance certificate?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 7 June 2016

What must I bring to SARS if I want to renew my tax clearance while the physical address is not in my name?

Health insurance deductable?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 7 June 2016

How Do I Report My Health Insurance On my Tax tax return?

How to calculate travel expenses?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 7 June 2016

I will be claiming tax back on travel for business use for the first time. I have maintained a logbook since starting my new job in the middle of the current tax year 2015/16. Please advise what the "fixed cost" is, and how I can calculate what tax rebate I should expect to receive from SARS in July.

Donations between spouses

  Written by Alicia   Posted 7 June 2016

My companion and I have been living together for many years however we are not married. He recently sold his house and the money was used in purchasing another house but in my name and not his. Will I have to pay tax on that money? We are both pensioners. I have also had to draw money from my investments to pay for the shortfall as the house I bought cost more than the amount received from selling his house.

Multiple IRP5's received for one tax year

  Written by Alicia   Posted 7 June 2016

I received two IRP5. The second is for the Lump Sum I received after retrenchment, however no tax was deducted. I tax directive number was provided. Should I enter the information as well when submitting my tax?

Tax implications if one receive a subsistence allowance

  Written by Alicia   Posted 7 June 2016

We travel for work purposes, and are considering getting a daily allowance paid instead of submitting our expenses. What is the amount allowed per day / other amounts subsistence amounts, and are there tax repercussions on this method.

How to apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate

  Written by Alicia   Posted 6 June 2016

Do you need to be audited first in order to get a tax clearance certificate? What is the quickest way and process to obtain a TCC?
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