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How to submit tax returns when working abroad?

  Written by Marc  

I have been submitting a tax return every year for a few years now. I plan to go overseas and work/travel. How would I complete future tax returns? I want to avoid penalties for non-submission, but am unsure how to complete the return if I am not earning income in South Africa.

Tax deduction for partial month worked?

  Written by Marc  

I started working on the 23 March. When ii receive my pro rata pay of R3000 ( from April would be R9500). They deducted tax from the pro rata pay. Is that correct to deduct tax from a pro rata pay?

How are commission only earners taxed and where can I get proof of it according to the South African

  Written by Marc  

How are commission only earners taxed and where can I get proof of it according to the South African Law?

Commission PAYE - assistance?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim. Great Blog! My question is quite simple. I've started working for a company earning commission only. We have not yet registered any of my details and I've earned around R 18 000 in commission this month. I would like to know what percentage should they have deducted from my earnings? Is it 18% throughout? I would also like to register under code 3606 as I have various expenses that I need to incur in order to conclude a sale and would like to deduct some of these expenses. Do I claim it ...



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Can you please show me how you calculate your PAYE?

  Written by Marc  

I would like to know how much I will pay towards PAYE if my salary is R13 500. 00 month. Can you please assist me with this question. Thanks

Can I apply a tax number via online?

  Written by Marc  

Can I apply a tax number via electronic/ internet?

Claim back medical bills from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

Can you claim all medical payments. Although you haven't got a medical aid?

Earns less than R200 000.00 why submit to SARS?

  Written by Marc  

My wife earns less than R200 000. 00 per year. Should she submit returns. She registered 4 years ago to do the right thing. But she never earned more to submit. Now she got a sms to say she must submit or she must pay penalties. Please help thanks

What can I do, I didn't submit my returns on the year 2014 and I lost my IRP5.

  Written by Marc  

I did not submit my IRP5 on 2014, and I lost it I don't know what to do,, can you please assist me.

Type of tax should one pay from contracts?

  Written by Marc  

What type of tax should one pay if he gets income from contracts?

How one is stealing from the poor through tax evasion?

  Written by Marc  

Explain why one is stealing from the poor if he is not paying his tax or through tax evasion?

Type of tax to be paid to SARS?

  Written by Marc  

What type of tax should a secretary, 22 years of age with a salary of 132 239 pay?

Releasing of login and password from tax practitioner?

  Written by Marc  

How do I get my eFiling login and password released from my tax practitioner.

NPO SARS assessment?

  Written by Marc  

Can a close corporation be an NPO? Does SARS issue an assessment when you submit a tax return for an NPO?

Stressed because I didn't submit my IRP5

  Written by Marc  

I haven't submitted my IRP5 for 3 years because I didn't have time now I am scared that I might be penalized so what should I do?

Which form do I need to fill in to get registered for tax as a freelance artist ?(Foreign National)

  Written by Marc  

I am a foreign national student (Zimbabwean), I am an freelance performer, I want to register for tax, which form do I need to fill in?

Late tax compliance?

  Written by Marc  

I earn R15000 per month and own my own business (cc) for the past 4 years I have never filed a tax return. I am now moving overseas and will most likely need a tax clearance certificate. What do I do now? I have heard if you earn under a certain amount you do not have to file returns.

Am I entitled to a tax refund?

  Written by Marc  

I got a pension payout from the ex husband as it was in the agreement SARS taxed me R9500 on the amount paid to me

What is my tax rate?

  Written by Marc  

I am a father of 4 and earning a gross salary of R15000 per month. How much tax must I be paying monthly?

Tax free portion of lumpsum?

  Written by Marc  

If you retire -up to what amount is tax free

How do I get taxed on my provident fund if I volunteer for the retrenchment package.

  Written by Marc  

How do I get taxed on my provident fund if I volunteer for the retrenchment package.

Medical Credits Dispute?

  Written by Marc  

I would like to dispute my medical credits which were disallowed for some reason regarding the 2014 tax year, but I have no idea what code is to be used on the dispute form. Could you assist me with this?

Can I claim VAT or qualify the above mentioned type of transaction as a Tax invoice?

  Written by Marc  

I have a Invoice with Invoice NO:XXXX and the supplier charged VAT at 14% which is displayed according to SARS rules. My problem is that the words "Tax Invoice " are displayed vividly underneath the description of the goods purchased as "This is a Tax Invoice", do I claim VAT on this type of a transaction? The supplier is a VAT registered entity.

Can I pay and deduct vat input on this type of transaction?

  Written by Marc  

You ask for a "Copy Tax Invoice" from the supplier and the supplier issues a Tax Invoice ("Office Copy"), is this acceptable as a "Copy Tax Invoice"?

Source code for Interest Received for IT3b

  Written by Marc  

What is the source code for interest received to be used on a IT3b?
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