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Can we claim if we pay for our uniforms?

  Written by Marc  

We are wearing uniforms at the medical practice where I work and we are spending money on this monthly can we claim from SARS for this?

Assistance with Taxpayer move request

  Written by Marc  

Tax payer move request. There's no override option, to override the move if you can't access the tax payers forms

Unsure about the two IRP5 FORMS from different employers.

  Written by Marc  

I want to know what the procedure would be for my IRP5 FORMS because I have two from different companies. The company I worked for has given me one and the new company has given me one. I did not have a rest period in between jobs so how do I submit tax?

IS A PENSIONERS MEDICAL AID SUBSIDY TAXABLE

  Written by Marc  

IS A PENSIONERS MEDICAL AID SUBSIDY TAXABLE

Do we pay tax where we are not tendering?

  Written by Marc  

Due to my company was not working/tendering what will be happen to any tax?

How long it will take to get a tax clearance certificate?

  Written by Marc  

Can I manage to receive the tax clearance certificate

2015 Provisional Tax figures please?

  Written by Marc  

1. Tax tables for 20152. Tax Rebates - Primary & Secondary3. Tax Thresholds for over 654. Exempt portion on investment interest - over 65

Does a "Statement of Account: Assessed Tax" mean the process is complete?

  Written by Marc  

My original tax assessment was submitted on 29 July. SARS requested for supporting documentation and this was uploaded through eFiling on 30 July. On 6 August a document named "Statement of Account: Assessed Tax" was uploaded to my eFiling profile, but I have not received any notification or payment from SARS. Does the Statement of Account mean that the process is now complete? I have always received my refund within a matter of days, but it is now 12 days later and I haven't heard anything from...



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Is my travel allowance too high for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc  

Please help, I receive a fixed travel allowance of R9400pm (car R4400 fuel R5000) under code 3701 which is taxed at 80% by my employer. My cars value is 160K and I do approximately 45K a year (12-15K personal) I keep a logbook. Will this be regarded negatively by SARS and more importantly would I possibly have to pay in an amount?

I'll pay the amount in months to SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I owe sars 2200 how do I pay that amount cause I dont have cash. i'll pay that amount in 8months

Would like to know from which month to which month does the tax season run?

  Written by Marc  

Would like to know from which month to which month does the tax season run. Which months paperwork do we have to hand in?

Aviation License upgrades and renewals deductions

  Written by Marc  

Im in the aviation training side of the industry and therefore I need to upgrade as well as renew my license every year in order to continue working. Some of the training I have done has been on loan with the company I work for, which I repay every month however some of it I have also payed cash. Can I claim any of these as deductions on my ITR12?

I want to request my 2010 return on eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

How to access my 2010 tax on eFiling

ITR12 Tax Return Source Codes?

  Written by Marc  

Where will I find that my employer used the correct codes. 3601, 3703, 3713, 3714?

Can attorney's fees be deducted against rental income?

  Written by Marc  

I bought an investment property in the 2014 tax year, which I currently rent out.
In the process of buying the property I paid the transfer attorney fees of R10 620 and the bond attorney R12 963.
Am I allowed to include these amounts in my ITR12 tax return as Local Business Expenditure under Legal Fees or some other category?

What is my income tax number?

  Written by Marc  

My income tax number please?

Can I get a tax number as a foreigner

  Written by Marc  

What can I do to have a tax number?. I am a foreigner and my our company had been deducting tax from my salary for a year now.

Why am I not receiving my refund from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I submitte my return but they didn't pay me

Does electronic refund shows my funds are coming

  Written by Marc  

What does it mean if my statement of account reads electronic refunds" showing a date for tomorrow? i.e. checked today, 15/08/2014 and electronic refund shows 16/08/2014. does it mean that my refund will reflect in my bank account tomorrow, 16/08/2014?

Taxation of individual shares versus unit trusts?

  Written by Marc  

If I purchase equities, as I understand it, I will need to hold each share for at least three years for any profit to be deemed capital (CGT) and not revenue (full profit included in taxable income.
BUT - if I purchase unit trusts, as I understand it, I can sell them at any time (no 3 year waiting period), and only CGT will apply.
Is my understanding correct, or does the three year rule apply to unit trusts as well?

Tax Free Unit Trust Investments?

  Written by Marc  

Is there any other tax saving unit trust that one can invest in other than an RA or Pension fund. I heard there is a R 30 000 pa allowance if you invest in the right unit trust (or is this from 2016?)

Do you need to submit detailed information on all your assets and liabilities on your tax return?

  Written by Marc  

Do you need to submit detailed information on all your assets and liabilities on your tax return this year showing market values. Is this compulsory ?

Request IRP5 forms from 2010 up to date?

  Written by Marc  

I am assisting my elderly father to get his IRP5 forms from 2010. what do I need to do?

When am I getting tax refund from SARS ?

  Written by Marc  

I have already submitted my request for the year 2014 but did not receive money from SARS as yet, I have scanned and emailed through the documents and 21 days is over since.

What is Personal Income Tax Assurance Audit?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim,

I submitted my tax return on the 1st of July and got a letter to submit documents which I did and corrected a mistake that was in filling the return on the same day. I am not sure why but I received 2 letters and I decided to attach the documentation to the other one on the 17th. I have a refund due to me but every time I call the tell me I am still being audited. PIT Assurance Audit- what kind is that? I haven't heard anything from them asking for anything but they tell me th...



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