How do I get my own tax number?

  Written by Evan   Posted 3 July 2015

How do I get my SARS tax number?

Minus sign means a refund?

  Written by Evan   Posted 3 July 2015

Hi, I have submitted my return on the 1st July 2015 through e-filing and received a notice of assessment, when should I expect a payment?

Does the minus sign mean I'm getting a refund?

  Written by Evan   Posted 3 July 2015

Does the minus sign mean I'm getting a refund? eg.

Thank you for submitting your income tax return for the 2015 year of assessment. Your assessment has been concluded and reflects an amount refundable to you of R -15511.53.

Two IRP5s - how do I enter on TaxTim?

  Written by Evan   Posted 3 July 2015

I have two IRP5s - how do I enter these?

I don't know how to submit an iIT3b

  Written by Evan   Posted 3 July 2015

I received a it3(b), how do I include it when I submit my income tax via SARS efiling?

Previous employers unclaimed tax

  Written by Evan   Posted 3 July 2015

Can I file for my previous years that I didn't submit?

Income loss on a second property

  Written by Evan   Posted 3 July 2015

I have a second property and have family living there who do not pay rent. I incur the expenses for levies, rates and taxes etc. Can I off-set this loss against my other income or is this not possible because I have family living there?

Docs required for proof of profit on sale of house

  Written by Evan   Posted 3 July 2015

Hi Tim. I sold my primary residence and realised a profit of just over R1m on it. I know that the allowable deduction is R2m. Given my past experiences though, on the assumption that SARS wants to audit this transaction, what supplementary proof do I need (I have copies of confirmation of payment slips from my account). Would I need to show bank statements as well?

Travel claim on my tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

I tutor for extra income and for that I need to travel to student's homes. May I claim any travel costs against the income that I declare for this? I do not have a logbook but I have the exact kilometres I travelled. Thanks!

How to Claim for desk cost and how to submit my tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

July 2014-Feb 2015 I was a recruitment consultant. I did not receive a salary, I simply paid a R5000 desk cost per month, which I believe I can claim back for. In the 8 months, I only earned 3 amounts, all adding up to approximately R40 000. How do I submit a tax return- I had no salary, I can claim for desk cost and flights, and I earned very little?

Tax deduction for professional body membership

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

Good day Tim

I have forgotten to claim membership fees to a professional body as a deduction in the 2013/2014 tax year. Can I claim it in this 2014/2015 tax year?

Also if money is spent on CPD (required to maintain membership to a professional body), is this deductable for tax purposes?

Can I still file a tax return even when I don't need to? And how would I go about doing that?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

I'm trying to apply for residency into Panama and one of the requirements in a Panamian Bank account. However the banks over there require tax returns for the past 2 years in my home country. I haven't filed income tax returns for the past 2 years because ive been traveling the world (backpacking) for the past 4 years doing online work and never earned more than R70,000 a year anyway so I never need to file. I asked the banks in Panama if this is a strict requirement and unfortunately I HAVE to ...

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Can I deduct this?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

I am a salaried employee working in the private sector. I pay PPS (Professional Provident Society) for income protection. Can I claim this off tax?

Will SARS refund if the old banking details are used and the account is closed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

I went to SARS to change my banking details. . Was told it was submitted. Bt when I file. It will automatically pull out the old banking details. Of which the account is closed. . Should I do eFiling. Will the bank reverse it to SARS and thy can do a refund in my account? Please help. .

GAP cover premiums are not allowed to be included under "not paid by medical Aid"

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

According to most other sites, GAP cover premiums are not allowed to be included under "not paid by medical aid"?

Will I get the tax from the previous company

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

I resigned from a company called Ogatin in 2009 and never claimed any tax while working for it, now I'm working for another company which I started last year in May. My question is when I claim tax from SARS this year will I get money from the previous company as well if they owe me?

SARS need IRP5 which I never received what must I do?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

I submitted my IRP5 for 2014 and received a sms showing that SARS owed me a refund but now they need another IRP5 which I don't have what must I do?

Tax on travel allowances

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

Pls explain the difference between the 80/20 and 20/80 tax principle for travel allowances and when can it be used ?

Is it for company cars or travel allowances?

WHY AM I OWING SARS THOUSANDS EVERYTIME I SUBMIT BUT HAVE NO BUSINESS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

I AM A GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE SO TAX IS ALWAYS DEDUCTED FROM MY SALARY I ALSO HAVE EXTRA INCOME FROM MY LATE HUSBANDS PENSION FUNDS ALSO TAX IS DEDUCTED THERE BUT ALWAYS I'M OWING THEM THOUSANDS OF RANDS EVERY TIME. WHY? I DON'T UNDERSTAND BECAUSE I'M ALWAYS SUBMITTING

Contract worker and the tax effects?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

I want to know. I worked for 3 years on a contract. I was taxed on my pay. Is it wise for me to do a tax return? My salary was plus minus 8000. 00 montly

I need a tax number in order to get hired so please help me get one

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

I am 20 years old and I am looking for a job but in order to get hired I need a tax number can you please help me apply for one. .

How much tax will I pay on R500 000 pension I m 42 years old?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2015

I am 42 and I worked for 8 years in the public service I m expecting a resignation pension of about R500 000, 00 (five hundred thousand). How much tax will I pay?

Tax return but not in country currently

  Written by Evan   Posted 2 July 2015

I want to submit my SA SARS tax return but I need to change my bank account. However I am not currently in South Africa. What can I do?

Statement of accounts

  Written by Evan   Posted 2 July 2015

Hallo,

I submitted my tax returns to SARS. They asked for supporting documentation. I sent that to them and received a statement of account with a negative value. Does this mean they have accepted the documents and that they will refund me?

Thanks

When is the tax refund due?

  Written by Evan   Posted 2 July 2015

I could've been amongst the first few thousand to submit their tax returns as I filed mine just after 2am the day tax season opened. How long will it take for the refund to be paid? Has anyone else had theirs paid already?
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