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Personal Tax Return with employer provided vehicle?

  Written by Marc  

I am interested in using your services to help me file my return, but I'm not too sure if mine can be done online as per your services or if I will have to go in to see a tax consultant. The complexity lies in that fact that I have a company vehicle, not a car allowance. On my tax return it is represented as code 3802. Is this something that your services cater to?

How do tax refunds work?

  Written by Marc  

For the tax year 01 March 2014 to 28 Feb 2015 , I worked only from August 2014 to 28 Feb 2015. Do I proberly get a refund as well ?

Petrol claims for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc  

Is claiming petrol allowed if I have a travel allowance? I use my car now and then for work..I claim the km's driven and I get reimbursed. Does this fall under car allowance?

How much is taxed and how much is tax free?

  Written by Marc  

My resignation benefits is R318,912 before tax, how much am I gonna get post tax?

I need my tax number from SARS please?

  Written by Marc  

I have been paying tax for a year or so now how do I get get my tax number?

Is there an easy way to get tax numbers for our employees who do not have them?

  Written by Marc  

Is there an easy way to get tax numbers for our employees who do not have either telephonically or via eFiling

When would I get an IRP5 form from my employer?

  Written by Marc  

I starting working in April 2015, when would I receive my IRP5 documents?

Lump Sum Withdrawal Tax?

  Written by Marc  

Hi, If one has taken a lump sump withdrawal, and tax was paid on the lump sum amount, can the lump sum be included in the tax paid (ie on top of PAYE)

Are we required to file a SARS tax return?

  Written by Marc  

If we are permanent residents in South Africa, and earn less than R 350,000/annum each as an employee and director of a Pty company do we need to file a tax refund ? We do not own the company . The company files and pays its taxes .

What will my UIF be?

  Written by Marc  

How much is the UIF of R6226,00

Tax percentage?

  Written by Marc  

What is the percentage of income tax for the working class?

How do I prove income I have to declare without a bank statement?

  Written by Marc  

If I have income from freelance work that amounts to a figure higher than the marginal tax rate I presume I have to fill in a tax return. But how do I prove what income I have received. If I ask my bank for a statement older than three months they want to charge me R300 per month going back. This is possibly higher than the tax I'll have to pay. Any thoughts?

Tax refund on studies?

  Written by Marc  

I am currently working at a university and have enrolled for postgraduate degree at a different institution and had paid for myself. Will I be able to claim tax refund on this, if so, how?

Can I claim tax back on medical expenses if im not on a med scheme?

  Written by Marc  

Can I claim tax back if I don't belong to Medical aid scheme. I paid over 10000 for my son when he broke his leg.

Are churches seen as Public Benefit Organisations?

  Written by Marc  

Are churches seen as Public Benefit Organisations?

Retirement tax free?

  Written by Marc  

I retired in 2012 when the tax free tables for retirement was at 315 000 I now have a retirement annuity that matures in 2015. The 2015 tax tables say that I should have an additional 185000 available to me? is this true?

What should I pay on PAYE ?

  Written by Marc  

I earned R408330. 00 for the year. My wife pays the medical aid. I have 2 kids. I use some of my own equipment for work purposes. I have a endowment policy for R1100. 00 pm some medicine I pay cash. I also contributed to UIF R3569. 00

What does 4149 mean on my IRP5?

  Written by Marc  

What does 4149 mean on my IRP5?

I donate at kfc R2 everytime I buy there where can I get a proof must I submit my slips at SARS

  Written by Marc  

When I buy at kfc I pay R2 donation how can I have a proof that I support charity org must I keep my slips

How do I determine my annual RA contribution?

  Written by Marc  

If I started two RAs last year, one in Aug (R1000) and the other in Nov (R1000), what should I enter as my monthly/annual RA contribution total since neither was for the full 12 months?

Is our invoicing correct?

  Written by Marc  

Our company is not VAT registered. Our company has been issuing invoices to clients. The invoices clearly indicate that we are a non-vendor and we don't charge VAT. Though our invoice says tax invoice. Is this a problem? I am going for a VAT interview soon.

Work office and home office for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc  

Am I allowed to have a office at work and a home office?

First time taxpayer?

  Written by Marc  

Need a tax number for work never work before (school leaver)

Work office and home office can I claim both for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc  

I earn commission more than 50% of my income - I claim for home office expenses as I work from home 60% of the time but now SARS want to know if I also have a office at work will that mean I am not allowed to claim for home office??

What is the taxable mount for an employee per month and per year?

  Written by Marc  

What is the amount that is taxable for an individual per year? If your total income for the just ended tax year was R121 418. Do you qualify for a tax refund if your tax was submitted on your behalf by your company?
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