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Where is "request correction"button I made a mistake which I discover after submitting

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim I hope you can help me! I submit a form with a incorrect amount to SARS on eFiling. You said I must click on the "request correction" button, but I already submit it and then I discover my error, I do not see the "request correction"button?

Foreign subsistence allowance code

  Written by Marc  

What is the difference between tax codes 3714 and 3716 for allowances. Is it true that code 3714 has now replaced code 3716 since 2010, for foreign subsistence allowance?

What is the tax on my December bonus?

  Written by Marc  

What would the tax implication be on a bonus in December? My salary is R4950 pm.

What is my tax reference number?

  Written by Marc  

I seem to have lost my tax reference number and I'm having problems locating it. Please can you help.

The amount was wrong of the medical contribution how can I reverse it or make it right?

  Written by Marc  

My friend's eFiling was completed and she is the main member of her medical scheme with 2 children also on her medical aid. She made a mistake putting the amount in that she pay for the contributions for her medical. It was suppose to be R1 750-00 and I put R17 500-00 I submitt it and then I saw the error, is there any way that she can reverse it?

Do you need a tax directive for each IRP5 for which it is applicable?

  Written by Marc  

Do I need a separate tax directive for each employer where I receive remuneration and my commission is more than 50% of my salary?

Is the Protea Cricket players taxed on their match fees while outside the Republic?

  Written by Marc  

There is an argument that those members of the 2013 cricket team who played in all the test matches and all the one day internationals will notbe taxed on their match fees or any other earnings from the tours (including 'Man of the Match' awards and a portion of their salary from the cricket board) whist they were outside the Republic. But what of the earnings of those members of the team who wereonly selected for a few test matches and one day internationals (perhaps in only onecountry) but sta...



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Statement of account says Yes for audit

  Written by Marc  

My Statement of account says I'm being audited. I have already submitted support documents for depreciation a day after my return. A week later I received my statement of account and it says that I'll be refunded, but also says yes under audit and verification. What happens from here on?

SARS Statement of Account- Transaction Reference 5.

  Written by Marc  

On my 2014 Statement of account, the document shows a refund amount that is future dated with Transaction Reference: 5. What does this mean?

"Refund Review" by SARS?

  Written by Marc  

Tim, With reference to the blog posted by yourself : What?%u20AC%u2122s the delay with getting my SARS Refund? I would like to know what could typically flag this type of audit? The documents I submitted was nothing out of the ordinary and it has now been 2 months since I filed my return - the audit were concluded on the 8th of August 2014. If this is an automated tool why is the turnaround time 30-60 days?

I want to declare my 4006, on TaxTim - RAF.

  Written by Marc  

I currently have an active retirement annuity fund policy also have the income tax certificate from Sanlam, where do I declare on TaxTim, that I own a RAF, SARS CODE: 4006.

What code do I look for on my IRP5 to find out if my employer contributes to my pension fund?

  Written by Marc  

What code do I look for on my IRP5 to find out if my employer contributes to my pension fund?

Company car and tax return requirements?

  Written by Marc  

I have a company car and need to know how to populate my tax return correctly?

How do I get my income tax number online?

  Written by Marc  

I dont know my tax number

IT3b documents received from my investment house, what do I do with them?

  Written by Marc  

Where do I enter info from IT3b certificates?

Do I submit the IRP5 for 2013 or 2014 for a pension lump sum received in May 2013?

  Written by Marc  

What is the financial year for a pension pay-out received in May 2013?

What are the tax implications for international network marketing reps?

  Written by Marc  

Would Network Marketing Income (Commission) be treated as small business income? Does expenditure on MLM product (travel, merchandice etc.) & branded clothes be allowed as expenses?Would international income be taxed when paid into an international account or only when transferred to a South-African account?

Do I or the owner fill in the form?

  Written by Marc  

I still stay with my parents and have to go verify banking details at SARS. They sent me back to fill in a CRA01 form because the address is not in my name. My question is do I fill in the form or my parents fill it in?

Supporting documents for eFiling registration.

  Written by Marc  

I am battling get to get my eFiling working, registration is pending as I need to submit supporting documents.
I have no idea what these are, do you have any idea on what these may be?

Thanks for your help

When will I have to submit my first and annual tax returns?

  Written by Marc  

I started working on the 18/08/2014. When will I have to submit my first tax return? And thereafter when will I have to submit my tax returns each year?

Submit tax return without IRP5

  Written by Marc  

My ex-employer hasn't given me an IRP5 yet and it doesn't look like I will get one. I do have one IRP5 for 9 months of the tax season from a different employer. Can I submit my tax return without the outstanding IRP5? I was told to get an affidavit from the police station stating that I was not given an IRP5 for the 3 months from my ex-employer.

STILL waiting for registration verfication

  Written by Marc  

I'm still waiting for SARS to verify my registration. It's been a week and it still has not been verified. And once I close the notification for my ITR12 it says awaiting document upload?

I owe SARS R0.02 and medical aid didn't pay R1200 can I re-assessed

  Written by Marc  

I submitted tax and got notification I have amount due for me to pay and I have R 1200 medical aid amount not paid by scheme?

When will my SARS tax refund be paid to me?

  Written by Marc  

I have done a tax return and was told money will be paid into my account in 21 working days. It is now gone over that time. Who should I contact to enquire?

A phone message told me I had won a SARS prize!

  Written by Marc  

Is this the truth when you get a message on you phone that says you have won a prize?
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