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Can I claim for med. Aid monthly contributions?

  Written by Marc  

Am I allowed to claim against my monthly contribution to my medical aid even if my company pays its portion?

Provisional tax once off situation?

  Written by Marc  

In the 2015 tax season my employer paid me my full salary and did not subtract PAYE. This was the case for 3 months. I did not get an IRP5 for that period. I know that I need to pay that tax portion How do I declare that to SARS? And avoid becoming a provisional tax payer

Do I still have to submit a tax return having emigrated to Namibia?

  Written by Evan  

My friend lives in Namibia - she recently moved there about 2 years ago. She earns income there and pays medical aid and pension contributions there. She still has a bank account in South Africa together with investments so she is earning interest yearly. Would she still have to submit a tax return? The interest she has earned showing on her IT3b from the bank is just under R900. Would appreciate your help with this? Thank you

Is a flat I build on my bond with the increase in bond cost paid by parents and brothers an income?

  Written by Marc  

I built a flat for my parent, increasing my bond. My parents and brothers help pay for the increase in the bond. The amount just covers the increase in bond cost. Is the payments an income or not?

Don't know if i'm provitional or individual tax payer.

  Written by Marc  

I'm not sure which type of tax return should I submit.

L regestered this year ealy

  Written by Marc  

I forgot my tax number

Do I get money from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

How do I know I got money at SARS

SARS eFiling registration

  Written by Marc  

How do I register for SARS eFiling???

SARS code 3702 not being taxed

  Written by Marc  

Good day. I have codes 3701 and 3702 on my IRP5. I claim more then the SARS rate due to the fact that our rate includes fuel, maintenance, capital, insurance and depreciation. I was told by SARS the employer is not taxing the 3702 reimbursement. I now owe SARS. How do one correct such a scenario not to owe monies at assessment. Thank you
Regards

Car expense claims as a full commission earner

  Written by Marc  

I started as an estate agent and I have not kept records of my mileage and the car is paid up, what can I claim as a vehicle expense and depreciation

Provisional Taxpayer status

  Written by Marc  

I receive a bonus from my boss every year, but this bonus is not guaranteed, we only receive it if we reach our targets. For the past couple of years we have reached our target and have received the bonus and SARS has now made me a provisional tax payer. I have also just submitted my tax return and I received my statement of account and SARS has charged me a huge amount as penalty for under estimation of provisional tax. Why would this be?

Mileage claims

  Written by Marc  

Good day, i work on the road every day and get my mileage paid to me monthly separate from my salary and don't get taxed on it. What do I need to submit my taxes?

Declaring profit on Bitcoin trading and speculation

  Written by Evan  

I am earning a local profit from trading Bitcoin in various exchanges throughout the world. I have lodged this under: Other Receipts Accruals - Royalties - Amount Profit - 49224

This profit was calculated by tracking how many payments I receive FROM BitX.co.za and Ice3x.co.za (which was used to trade Bitcoin for ZAR)
LESS payments made TO BitX and Ice3x, as well as all payments made to my Mercantile Bank account (which is only used to send Forex to offshore Bitcoin exchanges) as well as any other Forex payments (through my main account at FNB) destined for offshore Bitcoin exchanges...



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How are personal assets to be valued? Personal assets given or donated to you?

  Written by Evan  

Am I correct in understanding that the valuation of personal assets is at cost price? What about personal assets that you have received as personal gifts/donations over say 10 yrs which in each year was under the annual exclusion rate. These assets have value yet cost is zero as they were given freely & gratis. How will/would SARs see this in an event of an Audit and a Home inspection?

VAT Application form

  Written by Marc  

I would like to register for VAT which application form is the correct and most recent one? I have downloaded two forms one is called the VAT101 and the other is the VAT101e?

How to calculate overtime for 6500

  Written by Marc  

How to calculate overtime on R6500
Saturday - 15 hrs (2weeks)
Sunday - 8 hrs
Midweek - 10 hrs

VAT Registeration

  Written by Marc  

How long does it take to get a VAT number?

Employer Registration

  Written by Marc  

I need to register as an employer for PAYE and UIF once I submit the application forms and supporting documents and all is well, how long does it take to get the registration numbers?

Work done for previous employer after hours

  Written by Marc  

I have done some work for my previous employer after hours to assist until the new person is employed. We agreed upon a hourly rate. I must now be paid for these hours. What will be better for me:
1. To invoice the previous employer for the hours
Or
2. Let them pay me through their payroll as their employee?

What will the income tax implications be with both these options?

Retirement fund payout

  Written by Marc  

I changed jobs and had a portion of my retirement fund paid out to me. Where do I include this info on my tax return

Unsure about income source codes

  Written by Marc  

What is the difference between income source codes 3601, 3605 and 3801 as it appears on my tax return?

Travel Expenses - commission

  Written by Marc  

I work for a company. I am contracted out to a client. I gather I can claim travel costs from work to the client? I have maintained a log book but I have not received a travel allowance on my payslip from my company. How do I claim the travel expenses?

Are you able to help with semi-complex returns as well such as shares dividends and trust incomes?

  Written by Marc  

Are you able to help with semi-complex tax returns as well such as shares dividends and trust incomes?

What will TaxTim cost?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim, I am 68 years old, and employed full time. I receive a salary of R 20,000 per month before tax. I receive an annuity payment of ±R 650 per month and also receive dividends and interest (way below the allowable). I have been paying my bookkeeper ±R 1400 per year in fees for submitting my tax returns. With your system, I do it myself with e-filing?
What does this cost (i. E. How much do I pay you)?

Do I qualify if I earn R32400,00 a year

  Written by Marc  

I 'm earning R2700,00 per month which is R32400. 00 annum
Do I qualify
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