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When is a CC liable 2 pay tax to SARS?

  Written by Marc  

From how much profits is a CC tax compliant?

Are local dividends included in local interest?

  Written by Marc  

Do I include my local dividends earned, as listed on my IT3b, to my total local interest earned?

When will SARS REFUND ME AS IT GAVE ME TWO DATES FOR PAYMENT NAMELY 1ST AND 30TH SEPTEMBER

  Written by Marc  

SARS gave me to refund dates 1 September and 30 September however it did not pay out on the 1st of September?

Does SDL go under UIF in taxable income calculation?

  Written by Marc  

Can we put Skills development levy (SDL) under Unemployment Funding Income (UIF) in our taxable income calculation?

Tax return with commission?

  Written by Marc  

I have never done my tax before. I've always earned a small basic and a lot of commission since I have worked as a beauty therapist. How do I go about submitting my tax return?

the only proof I have got for expenses are banking statements. I have received a IRP5 form for this tax year

Payment after completion letter from SARS

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my tax return on 05/08/2015. I was then asked to submit supporting documents which I did on 14/08/2015. Today 01/09/2015 I received a completion letter stating that nothing has changed on my original assessment. Could you please advise more or less how long it may take for my refund to be paid?

Must I submit my tax or not?

  Written by Marc  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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

TAX Penalties

  Written by Marc  

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  

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

Tax payable or not on donations?

  Written by Evan  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Can you pay provisional tax just once per year in Feb

Comparatives for tax thresholds

  Written by Marc  

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  

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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