Do I need to declare my foreign salary earned in Abu Dhabi, UAE, when I submit my 2015 ITR12 return?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 July 2015

I am exclusively resident in the United Arab Emirates and work for an Abu Dhabi based company. In accordance to Section 10(1)(0)(ii) of the Income Tax Act of 1962, I was outside South Africa for a period exceeding 183 full days in aggregate, as well as more than 60 continuous days during the 2014/2015 tax year. I hold a UAE Residence Visa, a Ministry of Labour employment contract as well as a UAE Labour Card which serves as proof that I am a bone fide UAE worker. I annually submit an ITR12 retur...

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Can I do a tax return on the money I've been taxed on last year September for provident fund?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 July 2015

Hi, I got my provident fund last year in September 2014 from Alexander Forbes and I got a tax certificate from them. Can I do a tax return on the money that SARS taxed me on?

Tax Code 4006 is less than I supplied, it seems limited

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 July 2015

Good day,

I completed my tax using efiling but the amount that I am inputting in the SARS code 4006 is showing a lesser amount on the calculated tax result. Is there a reason why amount is being lowered on the calculated result? I supplied an amount of R25000 on the Efiling form and on the Calculate Tax result shows R7700.

I am under the R350 000 threshold but still submitted my 2015 Tax return, will I still get my money?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 July 2015

I submitted my Tax return on the 01/07/2015. I am under the R350 000 threshold, so should I have not submitted it, will it now interfere with me getting my money?

The only expense I claim from is Medical aid. I have submitted it to SARS but I still have not received my Tax return, I haven't received any further correspondence from SARS saying I need to submit any forms and there are no discrepancies, I am owed money.

Can you apply a tax directive issued to a different employer?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 July 2015

We have a temp employee that we would ordinarily deduct 25% tax. She has now come with a tax directive from SARS in the name of another employer that she also works for on a commission basis & ask us to apply the tax directive of 20%. Question:
1. Can my company apply this directive even if it is in the name of another company
2. Can my company apply this directive even if it is a photocopy & not the original

Two different IT34's

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 July 2015

Good Day. I submitted my tax return on e-filing. I got an It34 stating an amount to be paid back to me. I then realised that their was a R4 difference on my laptop depreciation. I corrected it and resubmitted my Tax return (as they requested laptop invoice and figures need to match) I did the calculation and it showed about R4 less that I would be receiving back. But I then received another IT34 stating that I owed SARS R4. Which IT34 is correct? I changed an amount by R4 I can't possibly lo...

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Statement of account was issued, does it mean my audit is finalized?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 July 2015

I have been selected for Audit, I electronically submitted the supporting documentation after which SARS issued a statement of account, does this mean the Audit is finalized? Can I expect my refund?

SARS Refund 2015

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 July 2015

I submitted on 1 July 2015. No extra documents were asked for. Last year I received the refund within 3 days. I have still not received my refund for 2015. Did rules change for 2015?

Own Education fees, tax deductible if employed?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 July 2015

Good day TaxTim. My question: I am currently full time employed and working partly on commission, I am also studying towards a post graduate qualification that is perfectly in line with my current occupation.

I am paying my studies out of my own pocket and not receiving anything from my employer. Can I deduct this studies as an expense or any deduction in my income tax return and under what code, because I feel that this is in the proses of earning an income?

Provident Fund and Child Maintenance

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 July 2015

Good evening Tim. Just a quick question, where do I stipulate my provident fund and that I am paying child maintenance on Sars Efiling?

Can I claim for the above?

Can I deduct student fees and text books of 4016

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 July 2015

Hi Tim,
I'm working full time as social worker and studying part time to become a psychologist. The latter earns much more than current job. My question: can I deduct my study fees and text books of 4016 Other of where else can I deduct it?

Why SARS is taxing my overtime money and my normal pay

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 July 2015

Why SARS taxed my over time money?

What can be claimed in case of a second property bought in the current tax year?

  Written by Evan   Posted 6 July 2015

Hi Tim,
I bought a flat in April 2014, which is rented out to students to supplement my income once I retire. What can I claim from SARS for the tax year ending February 2015, i. E. Transfer costs, bond repayment, levies, municipal services, maintenance, security upgrades? Your advice will be appreciated.

Employed Commission Earner and Investor - Where do I stand?

  Written by Evan   Posted 5 July 2015

Hello

I am hoping you can help. A few things:

My retirement annuity reflects as code 3697 on my payslip. Is this normal, does it count the same as 4002?

I receive a car allowance, but my vehicle installments, insurance and petrol costs me more, is there a smarter way of doing this?

More than 50% of my salary was commission from a single employer this year. Can I still claim fuel,l insurance and depreciation although I have a car allowance? What other expenses can I legitimately claim (i.e entertainment, networking meetings etc. ) Can I claim for expenses my company have re-imbursed me for?...

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My employer CC closed. Where do I get my IRP5?

  Written by Evan   Posted 5 July 2015

Hi Tim. I was the bookkeeper for a cc until end Jan 2015 when they closed doors. The only member passed away in Dec 2014 with no will.

I have contacted the attorneys who will be dealing with his estate to ask them for my IRP5. Their response was that they have been waiting for 4 months to be appointed as executors and do not know when they will be appointed.

How do I submit my tax return this year? I went to SARS with payslips and bank statements and they advised that the...

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Payments from SARS

  Written by Evan   Posted 5 July 2015

Ok so SARS owes me money. Do I have to fill in my banking details again under my online SARS eFiling profile, and which option should I choose?

Thanks

Treatment of rent with joint ownership

  Written by Evan   Posted 5 July 2015

I am married under COP and I am a housewife. Purchased an investment flat with an inheritance. This is my sole income of R3500 pm. Do I show the rental income under husband's return or do I need to register with SARs and submit my own?

Can I submit outstanding tax returns from 2012 and will I get heavily penalized?

  Written by Evan   Posted 5 July 2015

It's my first time submitting my tax returns this year, I have not submitted before, but have been paying income tax since 2012, can I submit for all my outstanding years and will I get penalized heavily? And how do I go about getting it all done?

Do I have to declare my Abu Dhabi (UAE) salary to SARS and if so, where in the tax return ITR12 ?

  Written by Evan   Posted 5 July 2015

I have a residence visa and work in Abu Dhabi (UAE) for the past 10 years for a local Abu Dhabi company. I visit South Africa once a year and always stay less than 30 days per year. The tax treaty between South Africa and the UAE is still pending. I also comply to all the provisions of S(10)1(o). Therefore I do not pay tax on my UAE income. My question is. . . Do I have to declare my Abu Dhabi (UAE) salary to SARS and if yes where in the TAX Return ITR12?

Business traveling expense

  Written by Evan   Posted 4 July 2015

Claiming business travel for commission earners using their own vehicle.

Claim cell & ADSL expenses

  Written by Evan   Posted 4 July 2015

How do you claim cell phones & ADSL lines expenses as a commission earner?

When will my return be submitted?

  Written by Evan   Posted 4 July 2015

I'm not sure what to do next? I have followed all the instructions on this site (I think) and also set up SARS "authorized with shared access", but my return still says "issued" not submitted.

How do I incorporate use of rental car on tax return?

  Written by Evan   Posted 4 July 2015

My employer-provided vehicle had to go for major repairs (gone for 2 months plus). During this time my employer rented a car for me, with which I did some business km's. How do I incorporate this scenario on my tax return?

Is it a scam or is it legal within SARS to do tax return for commission on refund?

  Written by Evan   Posted 4 July 2015

I would like to know if I can claim my tax return via people around the community who claim that they doing it for business purpose where we have to pay them 30% of the money we get after they claimed for us?

Do permanent residents (not citizens) working abroad need to file a tax return?

  Written by Evan   Posted 4 July 2015

I am a Zimbabwean citizen with South Africa permanent residence status. I worked in South Africa for five years. However, last year I left South Africa and now works in Zimbabwe but have a property there and frequently visit South Africa on a monthly basis. Do I need to file a return on my income earned in Zimbabwe and will I be taxed?
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