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Request a correction for provisional tax?

  Written by Marc  

I have been running a small business and am a provisional taxpayer. I became employed in March 2013 and earn a salary, but still earn income from my sole proprietorship business.

I was advised when I submitted my first IRP6 in August 2013 to keep the salary separate from my other income as it would be reflected in my ITR12 this year with the relevant IRP5. After a bit more homework on my part I realised that I should I have added my total salary to my estimate in my first IRP6 submis...



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Do I need to pay or declare income tax on donations received?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim, I have started a small web design business with a turnover of just under R60 000 per year. I am struggling financially, so my father has been helping me with another R60 000 per year as a donation. I have read on the SARS website that as a sole trader if I earn less than R250 000 per year I do not have to register with SARS and I have no need to register for VAT. My question is, do I need to register with SARS for income tax as my income falls under the threshold without the donation or ...



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What info on Period 1 and Period 2 for provisional tax filing?

  Written by Marc  

Provisional Tax Period 1 2014 was not submitted, Personal tax was submitted on time. According to eFiling I should still submit Period 1 2014? I am confused as to the difference between info on Period 1 and Period 2.

Period 1 and period 2 what info required for Provisional tax return IRP6.

  Written by Marc  

Late with Prov tax Period 1 2014 that should have been submitted Aug 2013. Personal tax already submitted on time. Confusion as to difference between period 1 and 2.

Does SARS recognise a tax loss as a deferred tax asset?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim,
I am a provisional tax payer and for the 2015 tax year, I will have recorded a net income loss. Am I correct in saying that this will yield me a tax loss (deferred tax asset) which I can use to offset my taxable income in subsequent tax years?
The loss was substantial and I hope to be able to use the tax loss to offset my taxable income for at least 2 years.

Multiple IRP5 in tax return using TaxTim?

  Written by Marc  

I'm a provisional tax payer and I changed jobs in February last year. I would like to use TaxTim to submit my return, but would just like to ensure that the program will handle both provisional taxpayer and multiple IRP5s.

Tax payable as freelance worker?

  Written by Marc  

I work on commission basis as a freelance teacher and have no basic salary. What tax must I pay?

How to invoice customers re VAT as sole propieter if you are not VAT registered.

  Written by Marc  

I am starting a solar business as a sole proprietor and pay VAT on all the hardware I buy.
How do I invoice my customers? Surely I cannot charge them VAT as I am not registered. I have also heard that if your turnover is less than 1 Million a year you cannot/should not register. To further complicate things for me company's want VAT invoices.

Get started on TaxTim?

  Written by Marc  

Okay how do I actually complete my tax return on TaxTim? I have registered with the site, now want to get started.

Which is the simplest way for me to submit my tax returns?

  Written by Marc  

I have a small business. My monthly sale is approx 70000 to 80000 Rands and I am running my business as a sole proprietor. I am presently unable to afford a book-keeper. Which is the simplest way for me to submit my tax returns.

August provisional tax amount?

  Written by Marc  

I'm starting provisional tax paying in Feb.2014

Please help me understand the provisional tax amount that I have to put in for when I do my AUGUST provisional tax in 2014.

In your guidelines for when doing tax in August, you say I must not put in my income for the past 6 months (from Feb to Augustus).

So what amount must I put in there? (The estimate amount that I THINK I would have made by 2015 then?)

How will my tax work when I work in SA for a foreign based company?

  Written by Marc  

I will be working for a UK based company from my home in SA. It is a very small business my sister has opened. I will be receiving foreign currency in either dollars or euros. I will earn a monthly salary. Will I pay normal tax? Will I pay tax in UK before I get my salary? How will this work for me? How will I get an IRP5? I wont be getting R250k per year but I am already a registered tax payer with the company I currently work for. I registered and submit returns every year even though I dont ...



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Mixture of employed and self employed income tax status?

  Written by Marc  

I have to commend you on a great business idea. Being an eCommerce start up myself, I can see massive potential with this online service you have developed.

My question is: I am currently employed and salaried but as mentioned above, have started a small internet start up. I will be registering a new company with CIPC and operating at a small scale while staying employed. How does this affect my current non-provisional tax status and are there any benefits/pit falls I need to be aware...



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Are insurance premiums a tax deductions from a business?

  Written by Marc  

As a sole proprietor, can I deduct insurance premiums on electronic equipment as an expense? (3x computers I use to carry on my trade as an animator)

Am I a provisional tax payer?

  Written by Marc  

If I earn less than R20 000 a year selling AmC pots plus earn a normal salary do I have to register as a provisional tax payer?

deposit into my bank a/c for someone else

  Written by Marc  

I am a provisional taxpayer, I have a son that does not have a bank account and his salary gets deposited into my bank account. Will this affect me in any way or should he get his own bank account?

If I register for turnover tax would I still need to register for personal income tax?

  Written by Marc  

I am starting a retail store business, selling hand-made products. This business will be run as a sole proprietorship and the premises for the store will be leased from the property owner.
I have never registered for income tax (personal or company) before.
I forecast turnover of about R300,000 per year and am considering registering for SARS turnover tax.
If I do register for the turnover tax would I still need to register for personal income tax? I have set up a separate busin...



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Do sole proprietors charge VAT if their turnover is less than a R1 million per annum?

  Written by Marc  

Do I charge VAT as a Sole Proprietor earning less than R1 million turnover per annum? If so, do I need to be VAT registered?

I classified myself incorrectly

  Written by Marc  

I clicked on provisional taxpayer by mistake and I can't find a way to undo. How do I start the process afresh?

I need to know what type of tax return I should do and why?

  Written by Marc  

I need to do my income tax returns but I am unsure weather I should do provisional Tax returns IRP6 or ITR12. I am Member and Director in multiple companies and CC's. I however only received income from 1 company in the form of a salary and then rent that I receive from 1 house that I own in my personal name.

I do not receive any other income from the various companies.

What is the tax liability of past sole proprietor?

  Written by Marc  

I'm looking at buying a business that is owned through sole proprietor.

If I buy and become the sole proprietor who would be liable for any tax issues once I own it for the past?

Would it be me or the owner before?

Can a person pay both employees tax and provisional tax?

  Written by Marc  

Can you pay both provisional tax and employees tax if you are a salaried employee who also has his own small business?

How do I work out my taxable income from my salary slip?

  Written by Marc  

I started earning extra wages outside of my salary in February 2013 and so I have registered for provisional tax. On my IRP6 I need to fill in my gross turnover(which I understand to be my gross salary other income including my rental earnings, wages earned and interest on investments) and then my estimated taxable income (which I understand to be my gross turnover minus my costs, retirement annuity contributions and my pension contributions). How do I work out the taxable portion of my salary ...



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I am confused about how to submit provisional tax returns.

  Written by Marc  

I want to submit the provisional tax returns?

Must I submit if I work from home?

  Written by Marc  

Do I have to submit a tax return if I work from home and earn 10,000-15,000 per month?
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