What is PAYE?

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 June 2014

What does PAYE mean and what is it used for?

Someone did my ITR12 income tax return and now wants R6000 for doing it, is that normal?

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 June 2014

Someone help my husband at work he received R20 000, but now he must give this person 6 thousand is it legal he never even inform us about the money?

SARS App issues!

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 June 2014

I recently did my return for 2012 on SARS App via my ipad on the 3rd of June 2014. The return went through correctly and SARS owes me R6576. They (SARS) sent me a letter back but I cannot read or action it because Apple does not have a flash player. What do I do? I cannot read the contents of the letter.

Do I pay tax on interest in RSA when living and working abroad?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 June 2014

I am a South African but I have been living and working in Thailand for almost 4 years, and thus pay no tax in SA. I only visit SA for about 20 days a year.

I recently married an Australian and we want to open a fixed-deposit account in SA to make use of favourable interest rates.

If we both continue to live and work in Thailand, do we need to pay tax on the interest earned on that account? It will be about R100 000 per year.

Why pay tax when u a not unemployed????

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 June 2014

Hi! I been receving a sms on my phone that ( it say Dear Taxpayer,your account for Income Tax Number ******3150 is R7101 in arrears.Make payment urgently to avoid legal action.but I do not have an income, I do not have a job!

Tax enquiry regarding deductions and insurance payouts?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 June 2014

A client has broken his fingers and cannot perform his work commitments as a personal trainer and actor. He is trading as a sole proprietor. First question is, will he be taxed on his payout for impaired benefits from his insurance company? Secondly, what supporting documents need to be submitted to the insurance company for this payout? Thirdly, what expenses can be deducted from a client who is either a model/actor that is paid via an agent?

Can a former student reclaim tax paid while working as a student?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 June 2014

When I was a student, I worked for a corporate (twice - 2012/2013, and 2013/2014) and paid SARS income tax on the money I earned. Can I reclaim this money?I do not have the pay slip, but I do have the IRP5 forms. Even though it is about 24 months later, can I still reclaim it? Are students required to pay tax?

What is a 'Tax Return' and who has to fill it in?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 June 2014

What is a 'Tax Return' and who has to fill it in?

How does one get into arrears with SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 June 2014

How does a person get into arrears with Sars?

Where is the nearest office to apply to Estcourt and how much does it cost to register for a tax num

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 June 2014

I'm in Estcourt where is my nearest SARS office I need to apply for my tax number, as in tomorrow and how much does it cost?  

What happens when I have more than one IRP5. Different employers not employed at the same time.

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 June 2014

What happens when I have more than one IRP5. Different employers not employed at the same time. How will I complete my eFiling then?

How do you know if you have tax returns?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 June 2014

Who qualifies to get tax returns and how will you know if you have tax return? how to check if you have tax returns?

Tax season opens on the 1 July, is this only for eFiling or can I go into the offices to submit as w

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 June 2014

When tax season opens on the 1 July, is this for eFiling or can I go into the offices to submit as well?

How much will be due to tax if I get R1 900 000 when I have an early retirement

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 June 2014

How much will be due to tax if I get R1 900 000 when I have an early retirement?

TAX ON R4350 MONTHLY?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 June 2014

HOW MUCH TAX ON A SALARY OF R4350 MONTHLY NO MEDICAL AID?

Yearly PAYE Total

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 June 2014

How do you calculate how much PAYE tax you are suppose to pay for the year? I looked at SARS tax tables and it is very confusing as there is rebates etc

What do I do if I don't have a tax reference number but have been working for a few years?

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 June 2014

What do I do if I don't have a tax reference number but have been working for a few years?
The company I was first employed to took my documents to register at SARS, however I left a little while after that. Now at my new employer, 2 years later, I notice that my tax number is missing from my IRP5.
It seems I have not been registered. I have not filed taxes since then however I am on PAYE and tax is deducted monthly.
Am I in big trouble?

Could I submit my tax now I already recieve my IRP5 or is there a waiting period?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 June 2014

Can I submit my tax for 2014 now, I already received my IRP5 or is there a waiting period.

Church and the IT12 for eFiling?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 June 2014

I want to ask if I should use the IT12TR or the IT12IE when submitting returns for a "church" on eFiling

I need a tax number?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 June 2014

I need a tax number they want it at work so I was asking how can I get it without traveling to SARS office by just filling up something here.

I need to submit older tax returns?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 June 2014

I need assistance with Tax returns for the past 2 years.

I a require tax clearance certificate?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 June 2014

I have only started working recently for a year now after ten years. I have not submitted any tax returns in this period but now I require a tax clearance certificate. What is the way forward for me?

Are investment funds still taxed at marginal rates for early retirees?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 June 2014

If I retire before the age of 65, using only investment income from interest earned on funds saved in the bank, would I still pay tax at the existing marginal rates? Or, would I qualify for a lower tax rate?

WHY DO SARS SAY...COMMISSION EXPENSES DISALLOWED-SECTION 23(M) ACT 58 1962 AS AMENDED

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 June 2014

WHAT DO IT MEAN WHEN SARS SEND YOU NOTICE THAT... COMMISSION EXPENSES DISALLOWED SECTION 23(M) OF INCOME TAX. ACT 58 OF 1962 as AMENDED?
THE ONUS WAS NOT DISCHARGED TO PROVE THAT COMMISSION WAS INDEED MORE THAN 50% OF GROSS REMUNERATION

ACCORDING TO MY PAYSLIPS MY COMMISSION IS MORE THAN 50% OF SALARY

Pension fund - What are the requirements?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 June 2014

Is it mandatory for employer/employee to contribute to pension fund? Are the rules different for local hires and for deputies sent from another country?
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