Tax implication on Buying Namibian property and Rental income from Namibia

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

What is my tax obligation/implication when firstly, buying a property in Namibia and secondly, after building on it renting it out and earning rental income on a monthly basis. I am an employed SA citizen. How do I declare this on my tax return

CGT on deed of sale or on date of transfer of property

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

I sold a rental property in my personal capacity and the deed of sale was 22 January 2015 but the deed of transfer was 6 months later. When am I liable for CGT? Tax year 2015 or 2016?

Give me an example please R500 p/m x 30 years

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

I have a retirement annuity with Momentum. I only pay R500 a month and want to know on the day I retire if 2/3 will have to be reinvested in a annuity (to pay me interest every month) or if there is a certain threshold whereby I get 100% out on the day I retire?

On SARS website the use the wording "annuity interest lumpsum" which tells me its on the "interest" part on where you might get something back.

Income TAX for temp job with total income under tax threshold

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

Will be registering with SARS for income tax this coming week. Doing a temporary job for January and February. 1. The business owner is telling me that will deduct 25% from the amount agreed, although for the two months (Jan and Feb) the total amount will be below the annual tax free threshold (R73 650)
Is this correct?

2. Will I be able to recover all the TAX, which will be deducted, when I submit the tax return for 2016?
(the actual amount is R63K and my tax will be friken R15 750 in total!)...

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How do I gain access to eFiling to see the progress on my returns, returns done by tax practition?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

I have a tax practitioner that does my tax returns on my behalf. How do I gain access to SARS eFiling to see the progress on my tax returns?

Tax payable on unit trusts in us $ when converted to cash

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

Tax payable on unit trusts in US $ WHEN CONVERTED to cash

Employee tax claims

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

Can one claim for parking expenses at their permanent place of work in south Africa?

Pension resignation benefit for tax purposes.

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

If my resignation as a dept educator gives me a payout of R320000 as a pension resignation benefit how much tax would be deducted

PAYE calculation on Tempory/Part time employee

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

Good day, if an employee has a 6 month contract, does he pay more tax than a permanent employee and if so, what %?

How should I incorporate a charitable donation in my tax calculation?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

According to SARS, "Deductions in respect of donations to certain public benefit organisations are limited to 10% of taxable income (excluding retirement fund lump sums and severance benefits)". Assuming that my taxable income is R100,000, I can donate a maximum of R10,000 to a qualifying 'public benefit organisation'. In my tax calculation, should I deduct that R10,000 from my taxable income, or from the amount of tax that I owe? If I can deduct it from the amount of tax due to SARS, the latt...

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Pension resignation benefit

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

If my resignation as a dept educator gives me a payout of R320000 as a pension resignation benefit how much tax would be deducted

How to calculate provisional tax Feb 2016

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

As a provisional tax payer what are the periods (months) that I need to consider in order to calculate my tax submission for 28 Feb 2016?

Is SARS definition of 'taxable income' circular with respect to donations made?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

According to SARS, "Deductions in respect of donations to certain public benefit organisations are limited to 10% of taxable income (excluding retirement fund lump sums and severance benefits)". But taxable income is the difference between gross income and deductions, one of which is the amount donated. So the SARS definition is circular, and therefore impossible to calculate. Or am I missing something?

When am I geting the money

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 January 2016

Hi guys I claim on the 06 January 2016 it was my first to claim the guy that was helping me he told me the money will be inn in two days still never get the money. I started 2006 the guy told me I owe 2 years so I will get R700. 00 how possible is that

Capital gains tax on property

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 January 2016

I have sold property and would like a estimate how much CGTi I must pay.

How do I get an IRP5 from a previous employer (strained relationship due to CCMA applic)

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 January 2016

I am struggling to get an IRP5 from a previous company. Can I submit so long without the IRP5? If not, what do you suggest I do to get it.. Do I have to go thru SARS?

Full time employee who does after hours freelance work, should I register as a provisional tax payer

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 January 2016

I am a freelance web designer / developer. I work a normal 8 - 5 job during the day from which I get a monthly salary from my employer, I fall into the lower end of this tax bracket R377 451 - R528 000. On some months, I get side projects to work on and during the course of last year, the freelance business made approx R40000 (forty thousand rand) after expenses. I would like to find out if I should register as a provisional tax payer.

How do I deregister as provisional tax payer

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 January 2016

I got an sms from SARS saying that I owe them R5500. When I queried this,,my accountant said that SARS registered me as a provisional taxpayer, which I am not. I have a small private business in the health industry and the only other income I have is my son's maintenance from his father. How did this happen? And how can I deregister as provisional taxpayer?

PAYE Requirements for companies

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 January 2016

I have a PTY(ltd) company and would like to know if I must register for PAYE. I am the only person/owner/director in the company with no employees who derives an annual gross Salary of R72000pa.

Rebates on 740000

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 January 2016

I have been taxed 740000 on pension lump sum. Will I get something when I claim tax this year?

Lump sum 2437667 , Homeloan520000 and250000. how much to keep?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 January 2016

I have retired and lump sum is 2400000. I owe home loan of 520000 and loan from pension of 25 000. How much am I going to keep?

Statement of account issued but still under audit

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 January 2016

I recently did my tax return for the first time as this is my second year been employed, my tax return showed -R2133 I was than asked for additional documentation I submitted my IRP5 and Medical aid certificate. After that I was selected for an audit and after about a week I received my statement of account but I still have not received my refund does this mean the process is complete? I noticed that on the statement of account under audit it says "yes". Whats does that mean and how long does th...

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Paid by SARS

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 January 2016

I was dismissed from work due to loss of voice, was working in a call centre. UIF declined my application and I have to resubmit, now I can't cause I have a new born. I was paying tax, is there a way that I can be paid through SARS until I get a job?

As a doctor having my own private practice, can I use your TaxTim?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 January 2016

I am a medical doctor. I am having my own private practice. Can I use TaxTim to submit my tax return.

Can you be taxed more on your salary by employer?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 January 2016

Can your employer tax you more on your salary, than what the tax calculator said?
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