Being audited - why is it taking so long?

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 August 2015

I submitted by tax return via SARS eFiling on 7 July 2015. On 9 July 2015 I checked what progress had been made only to find a letter stating that they require documentation for review. My employer does not pay my medical aid, I pay the total contribution myself. I submitted the IRP5 again as well as my medical aid tax certificate and RA tax certificate. I have not even claimed to medical expenses I paid out of my own pocket. Every time I call them, I am told that they are still busy with the au...

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Concerning rental income and SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 August 2015

In January my wife and I we relocated. We started renting out our house since beginning of Jan 2015. In my tax return, must I count the rental income only for January and February, and subtract cost ie monthly repayment on the home loan and agent commissions?

Correction filed and completion letter

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 August 2015

I got a notice of assesment and a letter of completion saying no adjustment made. Now I see they say correction filed what does this mean?

My tax number do I have any claims from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 August 2015

My tax number can you help me and how will I know if I can claim anything back

Tax return submission to SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 August 2015

I want to know who is qualified to claim a tax refund because I am not working.

Affidavit submitted to SARS for refund payment.

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 August 2015

When does SARS pay out after submitting an affidavit?

How much is due to me?

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 August 2015

Do I qualify for any tax return? If yes how much?

Why should I pay tax because I earn so little.

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 August 2015

I'm an intern for a year & I earn 60000 per annum, do I really have to pay tax? It's a daylight robbery because I'm not permanent.

First provisional tax payment - estimate

  Written by Marc   Posted 7 August 2015

Hi. My wife earned investment income and a salary last year. This year, she's now stayed at home with our daughter, and thus hasn't earned a salary - thus significantly less taxable income. For the first provisional tax payment, do I have to use the basic amount (i. E. Last year's taxable income) to calculate this payment? The payment will then end up being more than her annual tax is expected to be, as there is obviously no salary (and no corresponding PAYE). Or can I safely estimate a lower am...

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Medical aid claims for wife that does not work, and kids

  Written by Evan   Posted 7 August 2015

I have a separate medical aid for my wife (married in community of property, also she does not work) and 3 kids which I pay for from my account. The tax certificate that we get from Discovery is on her name.

Can I claim this on my tax return and if yes, what supporting documents should I keep ready just in case SARS asks? I also have a separate medical aid for myself (reason for 2 medical aids is because of the costs).

Do part-time workers with no fixed salaries qualify as temporary workers and tax refund?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 August 2015

Good day. I am not formally employed. I only do part time work via an Agency (Labour broker) which then deducts tax money before paying me, per shift, on a weekly basis. I got a IRP5 form with a total income of ZAR 350,000 for the past financial year.

Am I a temporary tax payer?
Do I qualify for a tax refund?

Tax number for person who died

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 August 2015

My father in-law died in 2006. All I want is his tax number.

Primary deduction deducted from taxable income?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 August 2015

Is primary deduction deducted from taxable income or the amount of tax to pay?

Submitted supporting documentation.. what now?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 August 2015

Hi Tim,

Firstly, I absolutely LOVE your website - it's put such a complicated system into an easy to understand format. Life saver tendencies :D!

I'm doing my own taxes (for the first time) via SARS eFiling and thanks to you the process has been rather easy. But I just need to double check on the following:

-I submitted supporting documentation. How long do I have to wait to receive my refund? I'm not being audited.
-Account statement shows a negative account balance (YAY) but what does 'aging transaction' mean?...

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Donation. Is it taxable by the receiver?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 August 2015

My Father who is a non-tax resident of South Africa would like to assist my wife and I with a donation of R500 000 to help us to buy a house. Please advise if I receive this donation if it is required that I declare it it on my tax return and if it is subject to any tax?

Are death benefits taxed as well?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 August 2015

Is tax paid on death benefits as well?

Can I claim for cell and laptop without cell allowance or comission?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 August 2015

I'm a sales rep. I get car allowance and am reimbursed for my mileage. Can I claim for cell and laptop if I do not get an allowance for it and I do not earn a commission? And 2nd, I have not kept any lunch slips for taken clients out for business lunches nor did I submit the slips to claim from the company. Can I use my bank statements and proof of purchase for these lunches?

Documents requested from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 August 2015

How long after you submitted your supporting doc's to sars,after they requested it, will they tell you if you are getting something back or not? And if you uploaded everything via efiling,how do you know if they have everything they need and is working on your return. The working page does not seem to indicate they received or are working on my scanned documents.

Are monthly RA and Living Annuity Income fully taxable added onto salary?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 August 2015

I am receiving income from living annuity, approx R2000.00 per month and an additional R375.00 fixed amount from a retirement annuity. I also am still earning a salary over the threshold limit. I include this in my total earnings, although this is not rental, or trade related. Is this the correct procedure? I am then taxed on the full amount. I am pensionable age.

How long does SARS take to pay out?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 August 2015

I've done e filling for the 1st tym ever on the 14th of July. It was submitted and I got a negative so knowing that SARS owes me a refund I'd like to know how does it actually take for them to pay or must I submit some documents.

Tax refund, working abroad less than 60 consecutive days, and less than 183 days cumulative.

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 August 2015

I worked 80 days outside of South Africa in the 2014 tax year. I was employed by a South African company, but was stationed on a Turkish mine site for works conducted. It was not 80 consecutive days, with trips usually 2-3 weeks at a time. Am I eligible for any tax refunds?

Can I be taxed without a tax number?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 August 2015

Is it possible that an employee can be taxed without having a tax number or never registered for tax no number?

Do I still use my original ITA34 calculation?

  Written by Evan   Posted 5 August 2015

I did my tax return trough SARS eFiling. It show on ITA34 that I will receive an amount from SARS. They asked me for documents for review which I submitted. They the sent me a verification of assessment letter stating: "We refer to the verification of your assessment for the 2015 tax period. Please note that no adjustment has been made to this assessment."

I want to know if the same IT88 amount will be deducted until I finish my debt?

  Written by Evan   Posted 5 August 2015

I was issued with an IT88 which states that I owe R12500 and R3500 was deducted from my salary.

Bonus taxed also

  Written by Evan   Posted 5 August 2015

Is the 13th cheque also taxed, and if so by how much?
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