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do I need tax nr for pension fund

  Written by Marc  

I worked for 7 years for a company. And use to pay into a provident fund. My salary was R2700. I left the company for better pay. But I need my provident fund to pay out my money. Now they tell me I need to go to SARS for a tax number before they will complete my forms. I never payed tax because I earned so little. Please help me what shall I do.

What is the maximum split for company/employee toward a medical aid contribution?

  Written by Marc  

What is the maximum split for company/employee towards a medical aid contribution? If medical aid costs R6 741 per month in total - what is the maximum a company can contribute? Using pastel payroll, how would this be entered - is it classed as medical aid fringe benefit (code 6172)? How is the new medical aid tax credit entered for 2 people in payroll?

I have to borrow money from a friend to make ends meet, how do I get back on track with my tax?

  Written by Marc  

I used to be permanently employed, paid the normal PAYE every month, and all that. I dutifully submitted my tax return every year and got my refunds from SARS very promptly. I then left the company and did a brief stint at another firm whose business was totally unrelated. I then decided to go on my own and start working as an independent. Things didn't go as well as I'd hoped and I didn't earn enough to support myself and my children, let alone, pay any tax. A friend has been helping me to make...



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If I have worked before does it mean I do have the tax number?

  Written by Marc  

I have been employed and never have enquired about my tax number. Does it mean I have a tax number.

Expats living overseas, paying money into SA accounts to pay of debts, what's the tax implication?

  Written by Marc  

My husband lives in Dubai & worked there since 1 Sep 2013. We still have a FNB bank account with an Overdraft that we are paying off. At the end of Mar 2014 to Apr 2014 we will settle this account, by depositing money into his FNB bank account. What will the tax implications be seeing as we dont work in SA anymore or stay in SA anymore.

What are the start and end dates of tax year 2013?

  Written by Marc  

Is the period 1/3/2012 to 28/2/2013 SARS's 2012 tax year or 2013 tax year?

Should I be paying tax and at what rate?

  Written by Marc  

I'm earning R3000.00 should I be paying tax?

Do I get tax back on my provident fund withdrawal?

  Written by Marc  

Hi I received provident fund amount last year early in July and I would like to know if I can claim back any of the tax paid.

"Temporary expat" liable for South African tax?

  Written by Marc  

I left South Africa in Feb 2013. I started a limited company in the UK in April 2013. Myself and my wife are shareholders of the limited company, we're paid a salary and declare dividends.We're now moving to Germany, I have 2 homes in South Africa... one of which is currently under offer. The other is occupied by a caretaker.I understand that I need to submit a "nil tax return" this year and for any other years that I'm out of the country, but am I liable for any taxatio...



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Can I claim UIF for months unemployed before registering as a provisional taxpayer?

  Written by Marc  

I have just started my own business - well, technically I just freelance. Does this make me a provisional taxpayer.

In addition, I want to claim UIF for the months I was unemployed and not working (Dec, Jan, Feb). Can I still do this even as a provisional tax payer?

Should an annual salary be used rather than monthly on the calculator to ensure that a bonus is incl

  Written by Marc  

The TaxTim SARS income tax calculator does not make provision for a bonus/13th cheque. Should I just put the total salary including the bonus as an annual salary?

Tax reliefstructure salary for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc  

I pay medical aid for myself and 2 dependents

What deduction can I take monthly from my salary in this regards

The medical aid payment if R7000 a month as one of the dependents is over 21

What other benefitdeductions can I make on my salary to save tax ??

Can I pay tax in advance (est) without complicated forms.Then do forms annually and pay difference

  Written by Marc  

I always need to pay money to tax at the end of the year. I know it is about R 12,000. Or R1000 pm. Why can I not pay in say R1000 pm Estimate without filling in complicated forms, then fill in complicated forms once a year. I.e. pay in what I think monthly. i.e. accumulate tax credits via payments ahead of the final annual analysis.. i.e. just pay initially when I can afford, and pay in the difference after completing complicated forms at financial year end.

Provisional Tax Calculations?

  Written by Marc  

Hi there. I will as of the 1st of May 2014 be employed as an independent contractor to a company in Israel but will be based in JHB. Will I have to file provisional tax and how is this amount calculated?

I have still not received my refund from SARS, what could be the reason?

  Written by Marc  

What can be the cause to my tax refund being frozen?

To register as an employer for tax purposes or not?

  Written by Marc  

If I employ a person who earns below the threshold, does the employee need to register for Income Tax or is it optional?

Do I need to fill out a EMP201 form regardless?

If I employ cleaning staff twice a week, would I have to have a EMP201 form or not?

Need to know what my deductions are before my earnings of R20500.00

  Written by Marc  

My new salary is R20500.00- thats what I get out. What will my deductions and PAYE be ? -GROSS SALARY?

Residents based tax - how does it work in SA?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim. I am currently a South Africa provisional taxpayer but will be leaving SA to work for a US based company for the next 5 years . I will be leaving on the 30 June 2014 but will receive a pension payment commencing 1 July 2014 from my current employer for the next 5 years payable in South Africa . I will also receive a bonus in December 2014.

I will be out of the country for more than the 183 days as well as the 60 day consecutive period . My question is as follows :

1. Is the monthly pension taxable...



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My tax number is lost?

  Written by Marc  

Need my old employee tax number please?

I earn a salary of R5350 R1519 of overtime no benefits, how much must I pay for PAYE tax?

  Written by Marc  

salary of R5350+R1519 of overtime no benefits, how much must I pay for paye tax?

salary of R5350+R1519 of overtime.

  Written by Marc  

Am earning net salary of R5 350, and getting overtime of R1 519 a month. What how much must I pay for paye tax?

Do I pay paye tax on my salary including overtime or on salary excluding overtime?

Can I request a correction after ITR14 submission?

  Written by Marc  

I've submitted my ITR14 on 28 Feb 14, but then received a massive supplier invoice which would increase my COS & this would then decrease my PBT in essence I would qualify to get a refund from SARS, can I request a correction?

Does devaluation of the rand cause a tax liability?

  Written by Marc  

If my overseas holdings increase in value solely due to devaluation of the rand, is such an increase taxable?

Tax on Voluntary Severance Pay?

  Written by Marc  

How is an employer suppose to handle a voluntary severance payout? What options must be chosen on application for tax directive. Does this falls under "Gratuities paid by an employer in respect of retirement, retrenchment or death" and will I be taxed accordingly?

Selected for a SARS audit?

  Written by Marc  

How to avoid being selected for a SARS audit?
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