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I am waiting for a payment from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I got a completion letter on the 04th August 2014. I have also received statement of accounts on the 05/06/07 and 11th August 2014. What does this all mean? Still no payment has been made.

Sales rep tax %?

  Written by Marc  

What is the tax % for a commission sales rep who is over 65yrs?

I need a tax number?

  Written by Marc  

I want tax number

What is the tax effect of me turning 65 years of age?

  Written by Marc  

for 2015 tax year ending Feb 2015 , I will be 65 in Dec must I treat my provisional tax return for the mentioned period as if I are already 65 by using rebates and other tax credits for over 65?

Loss last year vs profit this year

  Written by Marc  

If I made a loss in my business last year can I take that loss into account when I'm doing my company tax this year if I am making a profit

Can A person hand in my IT77TR form on my behalf?

  Written by Marc  

Can A person hand in my IT77TR form on my behalf?

I want my tax no to give it to may new employer?

  Written by Marc  

I want my tax no to give it to my new employer.

Last year there was a refund due to me but I did not receive what shall I do?

  Written by Marc  

What should I do to receive my last year's refund due to me because I am currently unemployed?

Do I need to submit tax return for rental income (only income apart from maintenance) of R80 000?

  Written by Marc  

I am divorced, not employed and receive monthly maintenance - which is tax free as far as I know? Only other income from rental (annual total for 2014: R80 000). Do I need to submit a tax return?

Why must I pay in every year to SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I was retrenched 7 years ago, I do received a monthly annuity, in the interim I am employed with the current company. My question every year I must pay in to SARS, WHY?

Can I purchase a voucher by EFT?

  Written by Marc  

Hi TimCan I purchase a voucher by EFT?

Foreign unemployment benefits - counting as foreign income or otherwise taxable in RSA?

  Written by Marc  

Hi - I am from Europe, working in the RSA for a South African employer since early in the 2014 tax year. During the period between March 1st 2013 and my arrival/start of work in the RSA, I had no salary, but received an amount in unemployment benefits from the European country I then lived in. Are those benefits taxable in South Africa (as income or otherwise), and if so, under what heading should I enter them for my 2014 tax return? Foreign Income, some other category?

Unemployed, still claim for medical aid and RA ?

  Written by Marc  

Hi TimI have been unemployed this year so have had no income, but have still paid monthly for my medical aid (me and my daughter) and for my RA. Would I be able to claim any tax rebate/refund for the medical aid or RA ?? Thanks Canz

State pensions received from foreign country

  Written by Marc  

Are state pensions received from a foreign country taxable in South Africa in cases were contributions to such pension fund was paid while permanently residing and working in said foreign country? Must such amounts be declared as income? Are the banks obliged to advise SARS of such pension money transfers from foreign source?

Donations between spouses for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc  

Are donations to spouses taxable as income in the hands of the receiving spouse but deductible for the donating spouse?

Where is my tax refund from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my tax return by eFiling on the 25th.7.2014 was then asked to submit supporting documents, which I forwarded on the 28th, and I'd have to wait 5 days for a response. after 7 days, I called into the call centre again. I was informed the submitting documents have been received but not captured yet. I was also informed that the documents are going for auditing and this could take 30 days.

How to get a tax number as a university student tutor?

  Written by Marc  

I am a student at a university and I have been given a tutoring position, I was told that I will be getting R1500 a month for a 4 month contract and that I need to get registered at SARS for a tax number in order for them to be able to pay me. My question is that how do I go about getting registered at SARS(required documents and information they will ask for) and under which category of employees do I fall under?

how to apply for tax return after 3 years of work

  Written by Marc  

How can I apply for my tax returns if I worked 3 years ago at a company where I was permanent for two years?

Pension tax payout return for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc  

Can I get a tax return if I was awarded a pension payout from my previous spouse.

What is a reasonable market related interest rate to use on a loan to a family trust?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim, what is regarded as a reasonable interest rate on a loan made by a trustee to a family (discretionary) trust in order to avoid a "Deemed donation" being made in the form of no/too low interest? I would argue that it would be an "opportunity cost" rate - for example a FNB money market rate.

I need an income tax number

  Written by Marc  

I want to do my tax returns but I don't have an income tax number, I 'be been adviced to get it so we can proceed?

Do you get a tax return if I received IRP5/IT3A?

  Written by Marc  

If I have received employee income tax certificate IRP5/IT3A stating the tax I paid on the first withdrawal, do I claim this tax back in my tax return?

Aanvra van IRP5 van my boss?

  Written by Marc  

Ek wil graag my IRP 5 bekom wat ek nog nie ontvang het nie..Ek verneem graag hoe ek dit kan aanvra by SARS siende dat in my omgewing nie SARS kantoor is nie. Die naaste is in Kimberley en die afstand is te ver om te ry. Kan ek dit elektronies via internet aanvra.? En hoe doen ek dit?

I want to know do I need to pay tax if I earn R5000 a month?

  Written by Marc  

I earn R5000 a month sometimes I pay more according to my hours

Claim from SARS (tax rebate) for prescription spectacles. not on medical aid?

  Written by Marc  

Got prescription spectacles from Spec savers. Not on medical aid. Have the account plus receipts. Can I claim on my tax return?
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