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Should there be amounts for source codes 4005 and 4006 if there are no employer contributions?

  Written by Evan  

I pay my own medical aid premiums every month, as well as contributing to my own retirement annuity. However, on my IRP5 from a former employer I do have amounts for source codes 4005 and 4006. I only worked for this particular employer for just over two months, and it appears that the full amounts for my medical aid and RA are included in this section of my IRP5.

Is this an error? To be clear: the employer did not make ANY contribution to my medical aid or retirement annuity. And if ...



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Hearing disability - dependent on husband

  Written by Evan  

I am hard of hearing and have completed the SARS disability form with my doctors help. When I was working I was registered with a disability but now I am not working is it possible for me to
be listed as a dependent on my husband as he supports me?

Is it possible for you to deduct your money of R249 from the money that I will get from SARS?

  Written by Evan  

My problem is, I submitted my tax return in 2014 via TaxTim but I have not received anything from SARS. My colleagues earning the same salary have received some money from SARS in 2015. They have submitted their tax return via other agents.

Fringe benefits on company provided vehicle 3802

  Written by Evan  

The code 3802 appears on my IRP5 under Income Received. Can I claim anything back against this?
I am provided with a company vehicle, on my payslip an amount for taxable perks appears.

Medical contribution 4005 but my employer doesn't pay

  Written by Evan  

Good day
My employer doesn't contribute to my medical aid, however under code 4005 on my IRP5 my medical contributions I paid in my personal capacity are shown. Is this correct? If not can I change it myself on IRP5 to R0 when doing my return and put that figure that appeared under 4005 to 4040?
Many thanks

I submitted my tax return on 1 July (2 days ago), How long would it take for them to pay me?

  Written by Evan  

I submitted my tax return on 1 July (2 days ago). I received instant notification that I had money due to me from SARS. How long would it take for them to pay me?

Can't locate my IRP5 form for 2007, SARS holding back my current refund

  Written by Evan  

Hi Tim,

I submitted my tax return on the 1st of July and immediately got my IR34 form and thought everything was in order. When calling the call centre yesterday they told me my refund will be held back because I didn't submit my return for 2007??

I went onto my efiling and then opened the 2007 form which I submitted blank and then got a letter stating they want documents. I then asked my employer to locate my IRP5 form for 2007 and they came back to me today saying they o...



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TaxTim telephone number

  Written by Evan  

I would like TaxTim to assist me with my tax return. How do I contact them telephonically for unclear issues I would like to know?

How do I get my own tax number?

  Written by Evan  

How do I get my SARS tax number?

Minus sign means a refund?

  Written by Evan  

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  

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  

I have two IRP5s - how do I enter these?

I don't know how to submit an iIT3b

  Written by Evan  

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  

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

Income loss on a second property

  Written by Evan  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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?
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