Confused about a tax audit?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 December 2013

Hi Tim

I made a mistake on my tax return and included my employer contribution plus my own contribution to the company pension as well as my RA contribution under the RA section of the ITR12 as I was confused by the note that came up on screen saying the amount should also include the pension amounts appearing on the IRP5. I was uncertain but erred by putting down the full pension and RA contribution amounts.

However, I think this flagged me for an audit (never happened bef...

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Will I be taxed on gifts from my son in a foreign country?

  Written by Marc   Posted 22 December 2013

My son wants to give me 3 000 US dollars a month for the next 6 months as a gift. I am a house wife married with anti-nuptial contract. I don't earn anything and am not registered with SARS. If I receive this gift from my son will I be taxed on it?

Tax on Sale of Personal Website?

  Written by Marc   Posted 22 December 2013

I own a website that I started as a Hobby (showcasing information about various sports teams and tournaments). The novelty has since worn off and I now want to sell the website. I have never earned or attempted to earn revenue from the website. Would I have to pay tax on the sale price? If so, what type of tax would I have to pay? (I am currently below the age of 65 and unemployed).

The website was given to me as a gift quite a number of years ago. I have since purchased domain names ...

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Income & Expenses sent in my tax return and only income was acknowledged.

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 December 2013

What will happen with my 2010 tax return that SARS did not "allow" for my expenses, only my income and are now asking for a huge amount that I owe them?

SARS not reviewing third efilling correction, requesting documents for something I corrected.

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 December 2013

Great website

I submitted my tax return, via eFiling, and made two corrections (Re-filed) the one was a medical expense correction where I was a few rand off, and the second was depreciation of an iPad for business use (Calculated for 50 percent business and 50 percent personal) - On the initial return I depreciated the full amount (R2033) and on the third correction on my return I depreciated over three years (R190)

I submitted documents for review and audit, and today I received a SARS letter request to submit documents review for the R2033 amount. For some reason SARS is not picking up my third e-filling correction....

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What is tax rate for RI on 17,000.00 on early withdrawal?

  Written by Marc   Posted 18 December 2013

If I am taking out my pension as a cash out as of 4/1/14 and I am 39 years old what will the tax rate be on 17,000.00?

Where do I find link to 'Directives' on home page of website?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 December 2013

Where do I find link to 'Directives' on home page of website?
'Services' does not include a sub heading 'Directives'.

I don't understand the SMS received: statement of account has been issued on SARS eFiling?? meaning?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 December 2013

i received a sms : a statement of account has been issued on SARS eFiling? when can I get my money

URGENT - SARS sent me an email - what to do?

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 December 2013

I received a email from SARS eFiling that says "A payment has been made into your account from Sars-Efiling,it will take a period of 5 working days to reflect,during this process your account will be checked and verified" .How do I know it is not a scam, will you please help me to find out if it is true?

EMP 501 completion?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 December 2013

how do I complete an EMP 501 , for paye reconcilation process and when should I submit it?

Is TaxTim compatible with Iphone 5

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 December 2013

Is Tax Tim logbook, compatible with Iphone5. Is there an Tax Tim app for iphone

How long does is take to get the money in the bank account after ITA34 sms?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 December 2013

How long does is take to get the money in the bank account after ITA34 sms?

After getting the ITA34 sms does that guarantee you that you will get some money?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 December 2013

After getting the ITA34 sms does that guarantee you that you will get some money?

Tax with bonus?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 December 2013

If you earn R5500 a month and in December you get bonus of R5500 as well as your pay for that month. How do you work out how much tax you pay.

Am I viable for a tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 December 2013

Am I viable for a tax return and how do I find out if I am?

Deduction of tax and UIF?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 December 2013

If I earn R25732.65 per month. How much will be deducted for PAYE and UIF?

2010 return that is being resolved is already being made payable?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 December 2013

What should I do if SARS keeps sending me sms to pay for an 'audit' that is still being audited?

Tax payable as freelance worker?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 December 2013

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

How to get a tax number ONLINE

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 December 2013

How do I get a tax number online as I am in urgent need of getting one?

Registration of tuckshop and which bank details to use?

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 December 2013

Me and my partner have a tuck shop we want to register our business he doesn't have a bank account but I do can we use my account for the business?

My gross salary is 17076.68 per month how much wil I take home after all the deduction?

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 December 2013

I just got a job and my gross salary is 17067.36 and was told that my total cost to company is 20839.36 and company contribution to my provident fount is 2305.35 so I will like to know how much will my take home after all the deduction e.g provident found ,UIF and tax?

South African citizen worked at Antarctica but get paid in South Africa, can he be exempted from tax

  Written by Marc   Posted 10 December 2013

South African citizen worked at Antarctica but get paid in South Africa, can he be exempted from tax?

Self Employed expenses which are deductible for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 9 December 2013

I have started freelancing from Nov 2013 after being employed up till now.
For my job I require:
ADSL
My car
Childcare
Cellphone
New laptop

What expenses can I take off?

Under which SARS code do I file foreign income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 December 2013

I draw a monthly salary, but I have also done some after hours IT work (written software) for an overseas company. Under which SARS code do I file this foreign income?

Is UK State Pension taxable in South Africa?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 December 2013

I am receiving a monthly UK State Pension which is paid into a South African bank in Rands.
Do I have to pay South African income tax on it?
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