Am I liable for paying tax on foreign monetary gift?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 29 March 2016

I have been receiving a monthly monetary gift from my ex boyfriend who lives and works in the USA. He is not a South African tax payer and I am. This money is for my living expenses since I resigned my job in SA on his insistence (he had proposed) however our relationship didn't work out and I am in SA without a job or an income.

Can't acquire IRP5 from previous employer before emigration

  Written by Nicci   Posted 29 March 2016

My previous employer liquidated on 12 February this year and the liquidation hasn't been completed yet. I am scheduled to move to work in Dubai in mid April and I am wondering what would be the best solution to file my tax returns for the 2016 tax year?

Just in case I am unable to acquire the liquidators details before I leave for Dubai? Or what can I do if the liquidator does not send me the IRP5?

Minor's tax obligations on inheritance

  Written by Nicci   Posted 29 March 2016

If a minor child inherits - how much do they have to earn before they must be registered for paying tax?
If they are not liable for tax, does one as the parent still have to notify SARS that they have funds invested?

What are the SARS obligations and benefits for a taxpayer aged 74 years for the 2015/2016 tax year?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 29 March 2016

With regards to your post of 23 July 2012, about retirees aged 65 years and older: have there been any changes since then in SARS requirements for tax returns for the 2015/2016 tax year, or not? What benefits can such a taxpayer expect? What is the taxable threshold for a taxpayer 74 years of age (turning 75 in June 2016)? Where do donations fit into all of this?
1. Main source for living expenses is interest income. 2. Medical aid premium is paid by the retiree in full, in addition to medical expenses which go beyond medical aid benefits. ...

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How to treat RA contributions which are not allowed as a deduction

  Written by Nicci   Posted 29 March 2016

Can the excess amount of retirement contributions which are carried forward to tax years be offset against tax payable on lump sum pension payments?

Complying with EMP201 and EMP501 submissions without using Easyfile

  Written by Nicci   Posted 29 March 2016

We are a small start-up company with 2 employees. We have to complete EMP201 and EMP501 tax returns and pay over to SARS and UIF and IRP5. I am not familiar with Easyfile but it seems cumbersome and complicated. I do not want to do manual submissions. Is there a simple way of complying through E-filing?

How to check that PAYE is paid?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 29 March 2016

How can I know my employees pay my tax?

Non resident of RSA, how do I update my personal details on my tax return

  Written by Alicia   Posted 29 March 2016

Hi TaxTim ok me and my wive are both RSA citizens. My wive however is also Canadian. We went on holiday to Canada and we decided to stay. We applied for my paperwork etc. However I want to file my 2015 tax return I know its overdue but I want to file. What do I put in as my address and bank account as I dont have any RSA bank account or residential address. I also already have a temp Canadian tax nr but I am not earning any income in Canada. So how do I do tax return? What do I enter for address...

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How do I enter a negative amount on my tax return?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 29 March 2016

How do I enter a negative amount on my tax return (e-filing)?

UAE employment income received 2009 - 2015

  Written by Alicia   Posted 24 March 2016

I was employed by a UAE company from March 2008 to Sept 2015. I did not emigrate to UAE and always had the intention of tax returning to SA. I was never more than 30 days in total in SA when visiting family before I left for UAE again to continue employment. Will my employment income earned for this period be taxable in SA? Where do I include this on my tax returns when completing them for SARS?

Consultant says his tax on his salary is too high

  Written by Alicia   Posted 24 March 2016

We have hired a consultant who is taxed according to the tax tables. He is querying this. How much should his tax be on R84000.

If I am a provisional tax payer, do I still pay PAYE?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 24 March 2016

If I am a provisional tax payer, do I still pay PAYE?

I earn R7500 per month, how much tax will I pay

  Written by Alicia   Posted 24 March 2016

If I pay 7,500 how much tax do pay per month

Tax Consultant Required

  Written by Alicia   Posted 24 March 2016

Hi Tax Tim, can you please do my tax returns for me?

How much must I pay in tax

  Written by Alicia   Posted 24 March 2016

I get paid weekly 1200 basic and work overtime weekly which pays me about 600 more, how much tax must I pay

Medical Aid query

  Written by Alicia   Posted 24 March 2016

I am the dependent on my boyfriends medical aid. Our medical savings finished early and I paid via eft for all of my xrays, doctors, medicines etc, can I claim that back on tax return, or does it have to be done on his. I have proof of all the payments etc, the accounts however were in his name, but it showed that it was for me.

Tax on donations

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 March 2016

My father has sold his house at a discounted price to my eldest sister and some of the proceeds of the sale will be split between the remaining siblings. What are the tax implications for my father and is there any way to minimize the taxes which will be levied on him?

Turnover tax enquiry

  Written by Nicci   Posted 24 March 2016

I wanted to enquire on rates for turnover tax for business.
i have small service based business.

What are the requirements and the dividend rules for if there is a after tax profit at end of year?

Are bond initiation fees, legal fees and valuation fees deductible for tax?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 23 March 2016

Hi, I have registered as a provisional tax payer and did my tax return in August. My rental expenses (levies, interest and taxes) are greater than my rental income I earn. Do I still need to file the provisional tax payer tax return now and see if any payments are due?

I have paid for your services for my personal income tax, but haven't received any of my tax information yet (for investments, medical aid etc). Must I just wait until those all come later in the year and send them thro...

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Is my business liable for PAYE as soon as I register?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 March 2016

I registered my SME for PAYE in December 2015. When do I become eligible to start paying PAYE? I'm the only employee and my salary is tax deductible?

Do I have to register for UIF at SARS or the Labour Department?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 March 2016

If I registered my business for PAYE at SARS do I have to register for UIF at the Labour Department or does SARS do it automatically?

What is the tax of total earnings R52499.07?

  Written by Alicia   Posted 23 March 2016

My contract was terminated and I was paid the notice pay, leave pay,leave enhancement,attendance bonus. Total earnings R52499. 07 my tax is R16339. 14. Is my tax correct. Pls help!

Amendments in EMP 201/501

  Written by Alicia   Posted 23 March 2016

This question is regarding amendments in EMP 201/501. The start date of an employee has changed. For eg, The start date was 24rth December, but the amended start date is 24th Nov. He is getting paid for the whole month of December (excluding payment made previously) and 6 days of November In March 2016. He ceased working in January 2016. Should we revise the EMP 201 of November and December? (Accrual Basis)
Or Should we treat the payment in march as a one time pay and amend EMP 501 only? (...

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Can I have a tax number while I'm unemployed?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 23 March 2016

I'm currently a student and finishing at the end of this year, is it possible for me to get a tax number now as I will be employed next year?

Question on secondary tax rebate

  Written by Nicci   Posted 23 March 2016

If you turn 65 before end of February 2017 are you considered to be 65 or 64 for the current tax year.
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