Reimbursed tuition fee?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 March 2015

My employer reimburses my tuition fee if I passed all subjects. I am studying a PGDA and I am a trainee. Is the reimbursed tuition taxable?

Registering for a tax number with SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 March 2015

I've noticed conflicting information re: how to register for a tax number in South Africa. I'm an international student studying in South Africa and will be working part-time during my studies. Can you confirm what is now required to register for a tax number?


-completed IT77 form
-copy of certified ID document/passport/driver's license

Do I still need to include a proof of address? (I'm currently renting a flat so I only have a lease agreement)
What about 3...

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'Request Tax Types' not on menu on SARS eFiling?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 March 2015

I am asked to click on 'Request Tax Types' on the left menu . . . But there is no option like that

What is the useful life of a truck for SARS tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 March 2015

HOW MANY USEFUL LIFE DOES A TLB TRUCK HAVE?

Deferred payments with SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 March 2015

Can SARS impose the 10% late payment penalty when the taxpayer has requested a deferred payments arrangement? This would be in relation to provisional tax period 2015/02.

Under what bracket do fall under when earning as little as 5 or 6k per month?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 March 2015

Hi if earn R6k or R7k a month, how much will I pay in tax?

Register for turnover tax while VAT registered - do I need to do it again?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 March 2015

I registered for VAT in 2008 when I was going to open a business. Unfortunately the business ran dead about 6 months or so later. Now I have started a small business but would like to register for turnover tax as VAT would not be necessary. Can I do this or do I need to de register from VAT? What would the procedure be. Thank you.

Referral income

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 March 2015

I am a salary earner paying PAYE then on the sideline I get paid a once of commission for a referral, do I declare this and thus pay tax on it?

Help with eFiling registration please?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 March 2015

How to register for eFiling? Too difficult for me to register?

How do I submit a nil return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 March 2015

How do I submit a nil return?

Can I claim for travel expense if I earn a basic and comm and my comm is less than 50% for the year?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 March 2015

I earn a basic and commission, but my commission is less than 50% of my income for the year. I have claimed travel expenses as I use my own vehicle and pay my own petrol etc. I submitted a logbook, but they have disallowed the travel expenses as my commission is less than 50% of my total income. Is this correct? How else can I claim for my travel expenses? As it cost me R58 171. 00 for the year and I should be able to get something back surely?

Submitting tax payments to SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 March 2015

I would like yo know how to get started on tax return payments

I am earning R16547 per month, and I am being taxed R1750 per month is this appropriate?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 March 2015

I am earning R16547 per month, and I am being taxed R1750 per month is this appropriate?

If you do not pay the m/a premium nor are you the main member, can you claim out of pockets expense

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 March 2015

If you do not pay the m/a premium nor are you the main member, can you claim out of pockets expenses that are not reflected on your year end statement from your m/a ie they have never been submitted to your m/a?

Are cellphone contracts and Laptop Contracts Tax Refundable if used mainly for work purposes

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 March 2015

If I have a cellphone contract as well as a contract to pay off a laptop of which both are used mainly for work purposes, I would say 80%. Can I claim Tax refunds on these "assets" and how would I go about calculating the cost of the asset based on the monthly contract price.

Am I correct in what I propose doing?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 March 2015

I have dual citizenship. I have resided in the UK for the last 5 years with my children. Income from living annuity is being limited to 3%. I plan to sell my shares over 8 years and remit the proceeds together with the annuity to cover my living expenses and then increase my annuity to cover future shortfalls on my living expenses. I am 75 years old. My intention is to keep my taxable income below the tax threshold. I pay 15% WHT on dividends. I earn no income from any other source in South Afr...

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SARS demanding money that was paid by previous employers

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 March 2015

My previous employer claims to have paid taxes, and sent me a handwritten IRP5. SARS have contacted me stating that I owe them a large sum of money, which money should have been paid by my previous employer. I will not pay SARS for sums that have already been deducted from my previous payslips. What is my solution?

What to do if I have not completed my tax return with SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 March 2015

How can I complete my tax return?

In terms of a divorce summons, what will be taxable if the lump sum pension totals R1 800 000?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 March 2015

In terms of a divorce summons, what will be taxable if the lump sum pension totals R1 800 000?

How do you register a newly formed company for tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 March 2015

Just formed a new pty Ltd company. How do I register the company for tax with SARS ?

Non resident tax payer

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 March 2015

I am a non resident South African - I have been living outside of the country continuously for approximately 3 years. My only source of income in South Africa is a rental property that I own. I still pay a bond on that property. I have therefore tried to complete my return by noting the above. Is there any other procedures that I should follow as a non resident, in terms of making SARS aware that I am residing outside the country at present?

The definition of current tax

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 March 2015

What is current tax

Why are No UIF Conrtibutions & Benefits Payable By & To, Commission Earners etc. ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 March 2015

Why are No UIF Contributions & Benefits Payable By & To, Commission Earners?My Income is PAYE Taxable, but I Did Not BENEFIT Financially from UIF, When I Was Re-Trenched/Dismissed & Unemployed For 9 Months :-)

How can I get my SARS tax number easy and fast?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 March 2015

I once registered with SARS, How can I get my Tax number easy without visiting the nearest Branch?

Where to declare foreign income on ITR12

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 February 2015

I am in the US on a work visa. I have not been back to US in over 2 years. I have South African rental income for the 2014 tax year but no salary income. Where do I declare my foreign income on my ITR12? Is it under SARS code 4222 or Exempt Amount i. T. O. S10(1)(o), or both?
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