Do I declare capital investment into rental property in my ITR12?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2015

Hi TaxTim. When using capital to build or purchase a rental house, is this considered an investment of which the outlay of capital does not have to be declared in the tax year in which it was acquired? (I do not refer to the rental income or taxable portion of the rental income. ) Only in the event of selling the investment property would one then do the sums of proceeds of investment minus the base cost?

What is the taxation on the gratuity lump sum and on the annuity for medical retirement-GEPF?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2015

I belong to GEPF and was medically boarded. What is the taxation on the gratuity lump sum and on the annuity?

How long does a payment dispute assessment take?

  Written by Evan   Posted 28 October 2015

I'm a seasonal worker I've submitted my tax returns in August, was suppose to receive my first payment on the 1st of October but it was reversed because my tax cert indicates I've worked for 4 months in 2015 tax year, SARS requested that I submit an affidavit and I did all of that but since then haven't received any correspondence from SARS.

How long is it going take for them to reverse back my money to me? Or should I be worried there's more issues coming?

Interest on bond payments

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2015

Can I claim interest paid on a bond as an expense for an investment property where I receive rent. Will that differ for the interest paid on a bond for an empty stand (also investment) where no rent is received yet?

If I get car allowance as part of my total guaranteed package. Can I still claim travel?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2015

My job requires a lot of travelling, I do have a car allowance that is part of my total guaranteed package. I do get reimbursed for the km's traveled and toll fees. Do I still have to complete km as per log book to SARS. Do I further qualify for a tax return in this regard?

Donations tax to my family?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2015

My daughter supports me financially. Must she pay donations, or any other, tax?

Tax when earning R6000

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2015

How much in Rands tax do I pay for earning R6000

Tax deduction for varsity students

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2015

I have a son at varsity. I pay for his fees/boarding/accommodation, text books, all instruments use in the course. Is there any leeway for parents who pays for these student(s). Can I claim any tax deductions on any of these above.

Haven't worked a full year, tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2015

I have only begun being employed this year June 2015. Do I need to file a tax return?

Capital Gain Tax on Sale of Shares by a Non Resident ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2015

I am a non resident having Investment in Shares of a closely held company in south africa. Now I want to sell my shares to a Registered South African Company. Will this sale of shares attract Capital Gain Tax?

Assistance needed to fill bank details

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2015

In the last year from May 2014 to Jul 2015, I was deputed to Johannesburg, South Africa with Intra Company Transfer Visa. While tax returning back to India I closed my Nedbank South African bank account. I have received IRP5/IT3(a) from my employer. Now while registering for Income Tax Returns Filing on https://www. Taxtim. Com website asking for banking details. Que 1. As I already closed my NedBank account, can I mention my Indian bank account details?
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Working abroad, do I submit a return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 October 2015

Do I need to submit a tax return if I am currently working in the UAE and not residing in South Africa? I have been working abroad since September 2014. I have never submitted a tax return before as I was under the bracket and did not need to claim anything. I tried calling them but alas no answer...

Receiving money for my father

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 October 2015

My dad (not South African, and resident in Zimbabwe) receives a modest retainer from a South African company that he sells product for in Zimbabwe. He decided that he wanted the retainer to be sent to me, so it goes into my bank account monthly. (Please note, I'm not an employee of that company). How does that work for my personal tax? Do I declare it, and if so, what as?

Bank account verification

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 October 2015

Good Morning. My wife and I have moved to Namibia in March. I have closed my Standard Bank account, and are trying to get my wifes FNB account verified with SARS. They need a representative in South Africa to go in and do this. Can you assist. I asked my son in Cape Town to do it and he has all the paperwork etc. Kind regards,

Time limit for submission of returns?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 October 2015

When must 2014 to 2015 IRP5/IT3(a) tax returns be in by?

To avoid long queues can I submit here every year?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 October 2015

Can I submit via SARS eFiling every year to avoid long queues?

Small Business - Administrative service

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 October 2015

I started a small business where I provide administrative services to one company at a cost of R10 000 per month. What will the tax implications be? Will I be able to register for turnover tax or what would be the best option?

Structuring of ctc package

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 October 2015

My question is how to structure your ctc package for tax purposes, for example my employers has only the following guidelines
Ctc=657 918 per annum. 70% must be taken as salary , the remaining 30% may be structured in a tax efficient manner. I'd like to add a car allowance, as well as a bonus 13th cheque to the value of +- 25 000, and I'd like the company to contribute 12% of package as pension. What should I also consider for tax purposes

SARS Threshold

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 October 2015

Hi Tim,

I have just received a notice of assessment from SARS yet again. What is the threshold before SARS actually audits you? I've heard its anything above R30k. Is this true?

Clarification of record of donation

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 October 2015

Does the R100 000 free donation between spouses have to be an actual transfer of funds or is it purely a paper transaction and or are there any SARS forms to be completed.

4 months contract... Will I be taxed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 October 2015

I have been unemployed for a year, and will start a 4 month contract on Dec 2015 to end March 2016. Salary will be R11 000 gross. And intend to not work the rest of 2016. Will I have to pay tax if I am employed temporarily?

Dispute last season's tax return

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 October 2015

Can I still dispute last season's tax return, as I feel that it was not correctly handled.

Got ITA34 but not received anything further

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 October 2015

I submitted my tax return through SARS eFiling about 2 months ago. And I got an ITA34 about an hour afterwards. And on it says I owe a negative value which I assume means that they need to pay me, and it says that I've not been selected for an audit, and there hasn't been any request for supporting documents. But it's been 2 months and I've heard nothing, nor have I received any payment?

Will I be taxed on reimbursive travel allowance code 3703 or audited if no log book?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 October 2015

I did not have a travel allowance however we were reimbursed by our employer for travel (under 8000). My IRP5 states that I received R17909 for code 3703 (reimbursive travel allowance). This is a substantial figure & I am sure it also then includes funds that were paid to my company diner's card for airfare. Will I be taxed on this amount, or is it non-taxable income? As I was not receiving a travel allowance I did not keep a log book. Was I supposed to?

PROVIDENT FUNDS

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 October 2015

Why are 4003 deductions showing at zero FOR THE 2015 YOA?
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