Correct calculations for income tax for a small business

  Written by Alicia   Posted 24 May 2016

Please could you direct me onto the right path. I am in the process of starting a small agricultural business, small here meaning the minimum amount of employed staff as required by SARS to be classified as a small business, but the business has a very high income potential which does not correspond to the financial numbers required to be classified as a small business as stipulated by SARS. The figures exceed the indicated numbers as set forth by SARS. How do I calculate the correct business ta...

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How much CGT am I due to pay?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 24 May 2016

I inherited a property in 2007 (it was transferred into my name in 2007, although my dad passed on in 1997) - delay caused by issues with executing the will. I valued the property in 2002 for Capital Gains Tax and it was valued for R760 000 at the time. I want to sell the property now for R3. 95 million. I earn a salary of R480k per year. How much CGT will I have to pay?

Tax directive withheld due to tax debt

  Written by Alicia   Posted 24 May 2016

If tax payments to SARS is outstanding, why won't SARS issue a provisional taxpayer with a tax directive

Tax due on R24000pm

  Written by Alicia   Posted 24 May 2016

I am a Casual worker earning less than R24 000 a year a 25% tax is taken from my salary every month. Am I supposed to be taxed?

Can i claim back Transfer duty?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 23 May 2016

I recently purchased a property for residential use. The conveyancers submitted a Transfer Duty to SARS and the transfer fees equated to R12600. I normally get an IRP5 and medical aid forms from my company and submit my income tax when season opens. My question is what do I do with the transfer duty declaration for SARS issued me to be considered and is there any way of getting any refund on this transfer fees.

Calculation of 183 & 60 days by working backwards a 12 month period from the last day of employment

  Written by Alicia   Posted 23 May 2016

I started working abroad in Hong Kong on 1 Jun 2014 and am comfortable meeting the 183 & 60 days requirement for the 2014/2015 & 2015/2016 SA tax year of assessments. However, I need clarification on the 2016/2017 SA tax year of assessment as I will be tax returning back to SA permanently on 30 Sept 2016. I would have met the 60 days continuous requirement, but not the 183 days, it will only be a 122 days from 1 Jun 2016 to 30 Sept 2016. Reading Income Tax Interpretation Note No. 16, specificall...

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Donations from abroad

  Written by Alicia   Posted 23 May 2016

I am a south African working and living abroad. I would like to transfer some money to my retired parents. Will they pay tax on the money I transfer to them?

PAYE vs Provisional tax for a member of a CC

  Written by Alicia   Posted 23 May 2016

I am a member of a CC and have 80% interest in the company. I run the operations of the company and have been paying myself salary. The company never registered for PAYE as I was paying provisional tax and I was the only one earning a salary. Now the company is hiring more people and we have registered for PAYE/UIF. DO I carry on submitting provisional tax instead of PAYE or do I cancel Provisional tax and start paying PAYE. If I don't register for PAYE, what can the company provide me with to p...

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What will my tax liability be if I start a business?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 23 May 2016

Hi, I can provide services such as graphic design, animation, music production and web development. I recently caught attention of few business owners wanting me to do work for them, will I need to pay tax approaching them as self employed individual? I am prepared to charge everything once off based.

Rental income allowable tax deductions

  Written by Alicia   Posted 22 May 2016

I am currently in the UK and need some help regarding various tax related queries before I tax return to South Africa within the next 2 months

Including my tax return I did online before I left. (needs to be finalised)
A bank account change at SARS. (do I have to do it in Person)
I need to register a SA company for VAT. I would like to know how long I must be in the UK to have a tax benefit in South Africa. I have been working here since 1/1/2016 and have to tax return before 31/07/2016...

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What is tax rate on pension payout?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 22 May 2016

My provident fund payout was taxed at 18%, but my pension fund payout was taxed at 26. 91%. Is this correct? I resigned from my previous job on 01 May 2016. I received payouts before.

Tax on inheritance received by an individual

  Written by Alicia   Posted 22 May 2016

I have recently inherited a sum of money from two sources. One, my late mother's estate account via a will and the other, a pension claim from my late mother's pension fund(GEPF). Both these amounts were taxed before they were paid over to me. Both the executors and GEPF submitted tax directives to SARS in order to facilitate the tax payment process before making payment to me. My salary income falls within the necessary category in order to be required to submit a tax return. How will I be taxe...

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Can my VAT liability be back dated?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 22 May 2016

I run an events company and should have registered for VAT a long time ago, but am only doing so now. On completing the registration form, they will see that my company has been operating for a couple of years now, some of which, my turnover has been over the threshold. My question is: Will SARS investigate my prior years financial turnover? What will happen if they do investigate my prior year finances?

Will I have to pay tax on my late husbands RAF claim pay-out?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 22 May 2016

My husband was killed in a motorbike accident by a drunk driver. I am awaiting a settlement from the Road Accident Fund and I have a few questions please. 1. Will I be taxed on the amount paid out to me for my kids and I
2a. Will the fund deduct the amount before the payout?
2b. Or must I pay it afterwards and how does that work?
3. How much is the tax? I was 26 when he was killed, and my kids 3years and 8 months respectively... I am scared the government made me wait all this t...

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Wear and tear on coffee machines?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 22 May 2016

What is the wear and tear rate for coffee machines

Filing season start date?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 20 May 2016

When can I start on my tax claim,

How to complete the IRP3(a)

  Written by Alicia   Posted 20 May 2016

In terms of the IRP3(a), how does one do the manual calculations of the taxation that should be deducted if ''other''(X) is ticked under the directive reason, as there are calculations available for the retirement and severance benefits.

How does capital gains tax contributes to vertical equity?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 20 May 2016

Explain how capital gains tax contributes to vertical equity.

How is CGT paid, is it deducted from gross investment or added to gross annual income

  Written by Alicia   Posted 20 May 2016

If you are subject to capital gains tax, how is it paid, is it deducted from gross investment or added to gross annual income

Foreigner earning an income in South Africa

  Written by Alicia   Posted 19 May 2016

Hi

I would like to know if a Zambian resident has a work permit in South Africa and gets paid per hour but into a Zambian bank account will he be taxed in South Africa?

VAT to be (not) charged to a EU company

  Written by Alicia   Posted 19 May 2016

We are supplying product to a company NOT registered in South Africa. Invoices submitted will be paid to the entity in Europe through a forex payment. THe installation of the product and services will be done in south Africa through. Do we charge the Customer VAT and include the VAT calculation in our EU invoice to them.

Exclusion of R 40 000.00 of Capital Gains Tax

  Written by Alicia   Posted 19 May 2016

Two sisters bought an apartment. When they sell the apartment, capital gains tax is applicable. This is not a primary residence. Is the R40 000. 00 exclusion for both sisters on the total amount of the asset or for each sister in calculating their cut of the income?

TaxTim and present SARS eFiling status

  Written by Alicia   Posted 19 May 2016

If I register with TaxTim how is my present status as an SARS E-Filing tax payer affected?

Do I need to de-register as an SARS E-Filer?

2014 Tax Deductions Not Claimed

  Written by Alicia   Posted 19 May 2016

A few years ago (in 2013) when I submitted my tax returns I omitted to claim for a large amount of medical expenditure. Can I rectify this situation, or, is it too late?

Is my income taxable if I only spend on average 3 months in a year in SA

  Written by Alicia   Posted 19 May 2016

I am almost 70 years old and receive four pensions from the Government Employers Pension Fund (GEPF). The pensions form 98% of my income, the other 2% is derived from annuities. I have two children, one lives is Australia and is an Australian citizen and the other lives in London and is a British Citizen. I spend most of my time visiting my children for six months periods and only spend about 3 months of a year in South Africa. Am I liable to pay personal income tax in these circumstances. I hav...

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