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Timeline for verification process done by SARS

  Written by Marc  

How long does the verification process take done by SARS before submitting to GEPF for payment.

Living in foreign country and SARS requests documents

  Written by Marc  

SARS has requested proof of my husband's banking details AND documents to support the information given in his eFile. We now live in Canada and did our taxes online through the eFile system. 1. Where on the eFile system can I upload the documents they requested

2. Can my mother-in-law (who has legal power of attorney) take the banking details in on our behalf?

Thanks

What is IRP5

  Written by Marc  

What is IRP5 and how do I claim it?

Request for correction on VAT return

  Written by Marc  

I have discovered an error on a past VAT return (input tax amount was overstated) and did a "Request for Correction" on efiling. I changed the relevant amounts, resubmitted, and clicked "Pay Now" to pay the outstanding balance. However, the amount that came up was the full revised VAT payable amount, instead the full amount minus the amount originally paid. I then manually calculated the additional amount and paid only that, but am concerned that it seems like a discrepancy, even...



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Looking for my tax number

  Written by Marc  

I want to know my tax number

How to replace receipts?

  Written by Marc  

I have lost petrol receipts, which was paid for with my company credit card. Can I use the bank statements? or is there any other means of replacing the original receipts?

Selected for audit

  Written by Marc  

Received a message from SARS with two different due dates for payments and one is already passed without any cent in my account what is that mean?

What is an IR3(b) actually saying??

  Written by Marc  

Does an IT3(B) interest received mean that you will receive that amount after declaring your tax? I received the ir3b from gepf requesting that I add it to my tax submission.

Where is Source code 4238 on ITR12

  Written by Marc  

How do I account for Local Taxable Dividends (REIT) (SARS Income Source Code 4238) on my ITR 12. I cant seem to find the relevant code and have tried various options on the "create form" wizard.

Accidentally pressed dispute button on SARS eFiling

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my tax return via SARS eFiling, and was audited. I submitted my documents manually at SARS office. Final assessment was completed and have a minus amount. I however per accident pressed the dispute button. What now?

Reit Dividends Tax

  Written by Marc  

Hello , I have received a Tax Certificate from my stock broker and it says Total nett REIT dividends for period R3709. 00 . Dividend holding tax has not been taken off . Must I declare this amount under Taxable Local Dividends on my return ? . Thanks Peter

Do I qualify for income tax in the new law.

  Written by Marc  

I have a small business renting apartments and my annual income is R 300 000 before expenses. I want to find out if I qualify for income tax with the new tax law.

Incorrectly submitted return

  Written by Marc  

Incorrectly submitted a tax return, wanted to click save but clicked on submit, any way I can resubmit, or do I need to dispute?

Provident fund doesnt work on my return???

  Written by Marc  

When I looked at my ITA34 Statement, it looks like my provident fund didnt pull though meaning it didnt get assesed amd calculated, now I owe SARS money. Is there a way of checking that out?

Taxation on gifts

  Written by Marc  

I received a referral gift on the sale of a property of R10000
I assume a gift under R10000 is tax free?

I have a question, I paid for my brothers hospital fees can I claim this as my medical expense

  Written by Marc  

Thank you for your valuable help. I have a question, I paid for my brothers hospital fees can I claim this as my medical expense. The costs were quite high.

What percentage is being deducted on R20 380?

  Written by Marc  

How much tax is going to be taken off from an amount of r 20380. 00. This includes a r12000 bonus and a salary of r8430. 00

Where do I put IT3c on the taxtim?

  Written by Marc  

An IT3c is a Tax Certificate received from an institution such as a bank or financial services,where do I put it on the taxtim?

Confused!

  Written by Marc  

How much percent is it taken in ones salary for tax?

Dificult to complete birthdate and email adres on irp5 efiling

  Written by Marc  

Hi there, I treid to fill in the efiling for my husband but the option of his birthdate is dificult I can't type it in it says I must select a date but there is no way to scrole the corect date I'm using my phone and when I try to register at your page I couldn't complete my email addres it cuts me off I gues my email addres is to long? Thanks Rene

REFERAL FOR AUDIT WHY WOULD THIS HAPPEN AND HOW LONG FOR FINALISATION

  Written by Marc  

I have been referred for audit for my 2015 tax returns, why would this be the case and how long does SARS take to finalize for payment if due. best regards

Claim on loss of leave days that was forfeited

  Written by Marc  

I was dismissed 2014 . On my dismissal in 2014 I forfeited 14 days annual leave as the maximum the company would pay is up to 40 days. Can I claim the loss of the leave from SARS ? I did pay tax on the 40 days that I was paid out by the company.

Tax Refund Not Received

  Written by Marc  

I went to SARS on Monday 27 July 2015. . . After filing my tax online they told me that I will receive a payment of R9000 and that I will receive an sms to confirm payment and that payments will be made in 2 to 3 days. . . Its now 30 July. . . . . Three days later and yet I've not received any sms or payment yet. . . What should I do now?

How to fill return with 2 company cars

  Written by Marc  

How do I fill in my return when I used to company cars within the tax year they were not leased

Do I write the total business lbs for each car or the accumulated business km?

What is meant by When are you withdrawing? BEFORE or AFTER retirement, retrenchment or death

  Written by Marc  

What is meant by When are you withdrawing?
BEFORE or AFTER retirement, retrenchment or death
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