Must I submit my tax or not?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 September 2015

I started to work for a company and earn R240 000 p. A. I receive a fixed salary and enjoy no other fringe benefits or additional benefits at work and they deduct the tax from my salary and pay it over to SARS. Does SARS require anything else from my side?

No communication from SARS

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 September 2015

Hi Tim, 36 working days have now passed and still no word or refund from SARS. I submitted my documents for review on 10 July 2015. On following up recently, I was advised that the matter would be escalated and an agent would call me, still no call, no communication from SARS. It is getting a bit frustrating now as each time I call, I get the same answer, still busy with the audit. I know it can take 90 days, but surely once a matter has been escalated, the process should speed up somehow or do ...

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Assets and Liabilties - To whom does it apply?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 September 2015

Does the asset and liabilities section pertain to business (if one is a director) or is it on a personal basis?

I don't have an IRP5 as I am an independent contractor

  Written by Evan   Posted 1 September 2015

I did not receive an IRP5 as I am an a independent contractor/consultant. All my income was derived through consulting work. Tax Tim is now saying that I need information from my IRP5 or there is a conflict. I am a provisional tax payer and yet the amount I paid in as provisional tax is never requested?

Deducting Training expenses

  Written by Evan   Posted 1 September 2015

I'm a self-employed private practice physiotherapist. Can I claim tax deductions on a one year course that I've completed to enhance my qualification? If so, are the monies used to buy the textbooks also deductible?

Training debt

  Written by Evan   Posted 1 September 2015

Hi Tim. I was given functional training by the govt to the tune of R1,2 mil. In return I had to work it back over 13 years as part of the training bond. I left with 4 years to go. I now owe R350k. I will attempt to pay it back in lump sum as the interest they are charging is at prime. When I pay back the money via EFT is this tax deductible?

I owe SARS money, will it be deducted from my pension fund?

  Written by Evan   Posted 1 September 2015

I owe SARS - R18,000. My pension will be paying out soon, will they automatically deduct this from my pension or must I first pay this amount?

How to submit an older tax return than the year you are in via eFiling

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 August 2015

I have filed my 2015 Tax tax return. Now SARS wants me to submit my 2011 Tax tax return via SARS eFiling. I have the 2011 IRP5, but I don't know where to find the IRT3(a)

please help. How do I get the form on my profile to fill in.

Forced to register with SARS.

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 August 2015

What if I was registered to pay tax without my acknowledgement?

TAX Penalties

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 August 2015

I am ready to submit my tax return for 2015. However I see that I had a Positive balance on my tax return, I am told that it means I need to pay SARS, the Value was R 490. 00. How do I know the interest I will charged on this value. No Notification from SARS was received indicating that I owe or that it is owing to them.

Do I submit irp5

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 August 2015

I'm no longer working, I was earning R5285 a month

Tax payable or not on donations?

  Written by Evan   Posted 31 August 2015

Is there any tax payable for funds (a donation) coming from overseas from my Dad (non-resident) to me in SA?

Can I claim on my tax return for the solution for contact lenses and vitamins?

  Written by Evan   Posted 31 August 2015

I have medical aid, and I am wearing contact lenses, can I claim back the cleaning solution for my contact lenses? My medical aid does not pay for vitamins, can I also claim that back?

Divorce settlement

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

Hi. I am receiving a divorce settlement and I've seen on a previous question that you said it's not taxable, but do I need to declare it somewhere on my tax return?

Should I submit my late husband's IRP5

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

My husband passed away last year July, he used to work for Fidelity security services. At his work place they sent me his tax certificate (IPR5)should I send it to SARS or what? When does the tax season end?

Tax payment from salary

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

If I am employed under a sole proprietor, and my salary has not deductions at every "pay-day" (eg. I don't received a salary advice reflecting deductions of PAYE or UIF). Would there be any recourse against me from SARS, is it the responsibility of the company to make the relevant deductions each month and to pay it to SARS?

I am really uncertain about all of these things, as in the past (before my retrenchment period prior to this job), the companies that I worked for did all of thes...

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Can you pay provisional tax once per year?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

Can you pay provisional tax just once per year in Feb

Comparatives for tax thresholds

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

What was the requirement for submitting tax return for the following years. In terms of the threshold. 2011/12
2012/2013
2013/2014
2014/2015 = R350000

Im been audited and I want to know if I can complain to someone

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

It says I have selected for Audit. For the last 3 years I have been requested to send all my documents through to SARS I have done so I have even fully explained on the IRT12 what other amount I claim each year for my Business Cell Phone Contract which is fully deducted from my payslip, I also keep a log book and my tax Certificates. This year I was only requested to verify Source 4016 which I did I sent all the Company Invoices which has the Cell Number on it and is addressed to the company I w...

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Where to record a donation

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

Who must record a donation of R100 000? The donor or donee and where on the tax form must it be reflected.

Medical scheme tax credit

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

Provisional Tax - how to work out the amount for "medical schemes fees tax credit" and "additional medical expenses tax credit". I believe there is a specific formula to use.

Can not afford to pay my tax.

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

I have to pay capital gains tax of R200000. I can not pay this amount. What must I do?

Will being audited result in my company pension not being payed out

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

My 2011 and 2012 tax returns were outstanding. I filed them today. I am now being audited. My pension fund is paying out and will only be paid out if tax clearance is given. Will the fact that I am being audited influence my tax clearance?

Are medical insurance premiums deductible?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

Are medical insurance premiums deductible? I am an individual who contributes for myself, wife and 2 kids.

How much tax for R41000

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2015

How much will be deducted for tax if I claim provident fund for R41000
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