Got an ITA34 and am in audit. How long will it take for refund?

  Written by Evan   Posted 24 July 2015

Hello, I have filed for first time tax returns and they said it went into audit because i filed only for 6 months pay, however I have now provided them with all docs required. I have received an ITA34 showing how much I get refunded.

Could you please tell me how long will it take for me to refund the money into my account?

Help with registration for tax number

  Written by Evan   Posted 24 July 2015

How do I register myself for a tax number? I live in Strydenburg but work in De Aar.

Why is my home office selected for verification second year in a row?

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

I work from my home office as a graphic designer. My annual income is under R500 000. This is the second year in a row I've been selected for verification. Any idea why and what does it mean? What should I be doing differently to prevent being flagged? Is it a reflection I'm doing something wrong?

I made a silly mistake :(

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

Hi there TaxTim

I religiously file my tax returns every year and made a horrid mistake this year. I was due a refund from my 2015 tax return (did the return on 01/07/2015) and haven't received it as yet. After calling their call centre, I was told to complete my 2011 tax return. I did this and checked my 2010 and 2009 to ensure all information was correct, accurate and submitted. (I was thinking, chances are, they would tell me to submit 2010 and 2009 to process my refund after submitting 2011. )...

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What is the difference between a Tax Certificate and the Tax Directive?

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

What is the difference between a Tax Certificate and the Tax Directive? I have asked my Funds Administrator from my previous work to provide me with a Tax Directive but they sent me a Tax Certificate. I am getting a message from SARS that my tax return has been put on-hold because there is a Tax Directive that's outstanding. Please assist.

Tax on salary R10000 plus petrol allow R2 000

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

I am starting a new job. My salary will be R10 000,00 a month plus a R2 000 petrol allowance. No other benefits. What can I expect to clear?

Employer fail to help me with my IRP5 which is outstanding at SARS

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

I went to my previous employer for IRP5 which is outstanding. They told me they don't have that IRP5 so now I don't know what to do...

Error on return

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

If I make a mistake on my tax return and it's already filed how can it be corrected?

Home office, and tax expense deductions

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

I have two questions:

1. Under what circumstances can one claim "home office" deductions (code 4028)? And what items can one claim?

2. What can one claim a deduction for under code 4043 "allowable accountancy expense"? (Eg. If a tax practitioner filed our tax return last year, would be able to claim that expense?)

Thank you!

Can a School Principal claim depreciation as a deduction on certain assets he uses for work puposes?

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

Can a School Principal claim depreciation on his laptop, cellphone and car that he bought himself but uses a lot for school/work purposes?

Completion letter - what is that?

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

I just receive an SMS from SARS which says a completion letter has been issued, what is that?

What must I do to get the IRP5 from them?

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

I can't get an IRP5 from my previous employers in 2012 where I was hired by a outsourcing agency to work for another company they had a contract with, they are giving me the run around as to go to the outsourcing agent or to the company I worked for, no one seems to have my IRP5.

But if I was able to file last year and get my tax returns without SARS requesting this information why do they want it now when they have to give me my tax returns for this year and what must I do to g...

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May I deduct for depreciation on photographic equipment bought in 2010 now being used for work?

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

I bought photographic equipment over a period since 2010, the last in February 2015. My previous employer supplied me with equipment to do my job, with the result that I was not allowed any tax deductions for wear-and-tear (depreciation). At my current employer I am using my own equipment on a base of about 60% for work and 40% for private use. Am I allowed to deduct in 2015 for equipment bought since 2010 until 2015?

What do I tell SARS if I can't get my IRP5?

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

I used to work for retail when I was a student and worked some weekends got paid differnt amounts depending on my days worked ranging from R200 to R450 a week but I did not get a payslip, now SARS is asking for an IRP5 for 2012 when I was working there. I can't get any thing as I was not getting a payslip I even have no proof that I worked there.

How much do you charge for your sevices.

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

How much do you charge for your services? (Tax Return). My first time with you and I need to be sure before I can submit.

Foreign Earned Income

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

Hi, I am wondering about the tax I pay, if any, if I am earning my income overseas. In my case I earn in Indonesia, and the money gets deposited into an Indonesian account. I would like to send my money back to South Africa though. I would only be in South Africa for 1 to 2 months of the year. What tax would I have to pay, if any?

What is the threshold for presonal tax return ?

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

Do I have to submit my tax return if my salary is R19003 Gross PM?

Common reasons for a SARS audit

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

I want to know why are some people being audited and some not being audited?

Tax on R25,000 interest for last year?

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

I have earned R25,500 interest for the year 2014/15. How much tax do I pay?

Second ITA34 shows I owe SARS the exact same amount they owed me on the first one

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

I submitted my tax return and first ITA34 showed SARS owed me R7000 but was being audited. I submitted all my supporting documents and now the second ITA34 shows I owe SARS R7000. Why is this? I don't owe them anything right?

Enter 3 times the wrong password

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

I'm locked out of SARS eFiling. What must I do to log in again?

Can I change to income tax payer from provisional

  Written by Evan   Posted 23 July 2015

If I selected I'm a provisional tax payer in error, while registering for SARS eFiling, can this be corrected - as I now realise that I'm just an individual income tax payer.

How do you know SARS is done with Verification?

  Written by Evan   Posted 22 July 2015

Hi Tim

I have submitted 3 tax returns this tax season for assessment (2010, 2011 and 2015). SARS had selected me for verification for the 2010 and 2011 assessment years and I have consequently submitted the required documents for review via SARS eFiling.

SARS has issued correspondence for the 2010 assessment year saying "We refer to the verification of your assessment for the 2010 tax period. Please note that no adjustment has been made to this assessment". They also issued an additional assessment (ITA34) for the 2011 assessment year and the initial amount due to me has not changed. ...

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What Tax is payable on Salary of R 167080 + R 44594 earned from living annuity?

  Written by Evan   Posted 22 July 2015

If I earn a salary bonus of R 167080 per year I earn R 44594 per year from a living annuity, how much tax should I have paid?

Gap cover included in my IRP5 code 4005

  Written by Evan   Posted 22 July 2015

Gap Cover on IRP5:
Hi Tim, I am trying to submit my IRP5 but my employer added my Medical Gap Cover to my Source Code 4005. According to my IRP5 under code 4005: R33672, but according to my statement from my medical aid it is R26606. Must I leave it as is? They contribute only a portion and my amounts under 3810 & 4474 are R26172. What must I do?
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