How do I send SARS my receipts of payment done?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

Accounts that medical aid did not pay, doctors fees as well, I have receipts of payments done out of my own pocket, how do I send those receipts using eFiling, without the stress of going to the SARS building itself?

Can I deduct my uniform cost from my taxable income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

I am a nurse and are required to wear a prescribed uniform and pay an annual fee for a practicing license. I do not get an allowance for either and have to pay for my own uniform and annual practicing license. Can I deduct these expenses from my taxable income?

Completion Letter form SARS, what does it mean?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

Hi Tim, SARS requested supporting docs which I submitted yesterday morning and in the afternoon I received a letter informing me that no amendments were made to my return. They then issued me with a statement which showed the refund due and said I'm not selected for audit. Does this mean the process is complete and I can expect my refund?

Tax refund from using own transport?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

I have use my vehicle for official purposes in 2012 to 2013 and traveled 8553 km. Will l be get any refund or l will pay Extra?

Can I use eFiling to submit IRP5?

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

I need to see if anything is owed to my from SARS without having to go into SARS?

Income in SA and paid overseas by SA company

  Written by Marc   Posted 13 July 2013

Hi Tim

Your service is very helpful thank you!

I am an SA permanent resident spending 3-4 months per year in SA.

I have rental income from property in SA paid into my SA bank account.

I am also paid as an independent contractor by an SA company directly into my overseas bank account.

On my tax return:
I will claim the SA rental income and expenses.
Do I also declare the other income as foreign income with the associated overseas tax paid on it?...

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How do I use my voucher as I am an Imperial employee?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

How can I use my voucher as I am an employee of Imperial, and the offer is R119.00 if used voucher?

Tax withheld on my IRP5, what does this mean?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

Hi my employer gave me my IRP5 and on it it says tax withheld what does it mean I do not get the money?

Can your mobile logbook only be used if Tim does my tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

I have already done my tax return sars only requires my logbook, however for future use the mobile app seems better to use?

I have resigned from my previous company 30/05/2013 and still do not have a IRP5, what now?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

The company owes me a IRP5 for the previous year. They have not submitted for tax year 2012 - 2013 what can I do to force them to submit?

Thanks
Michael

Please help regarding medical contributions?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

My husband has an IRP5 from his employer and a income tax certificate from his medical aid. His work pays 50% of the medical aid and he pays 50%. But his 50% is deducted before he gets his wages. I am filling in a tax return for him and under Deductions on the IRP5 there are 3 amounts: codes 4003, 4005, 4474. I have filled that part in fine but the next page has Medical deductions from the taxpayer, there is a code 4040 to fill in, which I am not sure what to fill in. The amount on the medical a...

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Requirement To Submit Supporting Documents to SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

Hi Tim
Nice site btw!!!

I have submitted my second version of ITR12 documents (Version 1 I accidently clicked file instead of save ...yes stupid me ). I was told in a nice love letter "Requirement To Submit Supporting Documents". So I submitted the same day all my logbook pages (so much fun) and got a letter of completion yesterday

My question is: Are they done with my returns and when can I expect return.Does the version 2 of ITR12 auto trigger the "Requirement To Submit Supporting Documents" and do I have to wait 90 days? ...

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IRP5 Return 2013

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

Hi Tim,

I have never submitted an IRP5 form on my own before and very unfamiliar with how it all works.
I earn a gross salary of R87 000 per annum.
I spoke to a someone at the SARS contact centre this morning and they asked why I would want to submit a return if I don't earn more than R250 000 per annum, I explained because I pay for medical aid.
My medical aid contribution is R1 668 per month of which my employer pays 50% and I pay the other 50%. I don't really unders...

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I clicked on the dispute option when filing my taxes and now I cant file my tax return again?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

Good Day Tim,

Can you please help me. I acquired assistance from a friend when filing my taxes and they made a mistake with the amount and filed the tax return and instead of requesting correction I clicked on dispute and now I don't know how to correct this. I did send through my IRP5 but I received a letter stating No Retirement Annuity contributions ever claimed - no grounds for objection. I don't understand what I should do now.

Medical costs claims, when can I make these claims on my tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

When claims for medicals costs incurred, what is the time frame? I mean from what month to which month do I claim? I have incurred medical cost in the month of June-July 2013. When can I claim for this?

Can I claim for med aid contributions that I pay for my mum ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

I pay my mums medical aid contributions every month via debit order through my bank account. It will cost me more if I add her on as a dependant on my medical aid so I got her onto her own which she is the principal member. When filing my tax return, can I claim for this and do I add the tax certicate amount together with my medical aid tax certicate and put this in the column provided. I also pay my own medical aid for myself and 3 dependants. Must I also inform my employer who works on tax cre...

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Can you get more tax then you paid for?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

Can you get more tax than you paid for in the financial year

How long does it usually take to get paid out from SARS after I've sent my supporting documents?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

I submitted my tax return and they notified me that I need to send supporting documents through. I did the next day. How long after i've submitted the documents does it usually take, assuming that there isn't an error with the documents? Best and worst case scenarios

Do I owe SARS money? And why?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

When the amount under tax credits and adjustments is less than the amount under assessed tax after rebates, does it means I owe SARS the difference?

I got an IRP5, but I don't have a tax number?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

I would like to submit without going to tax offices?

How do I apply for a tax number for my two year old boy?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 July 2013

My son is joining a modeling / advertising agency, but they require him to have a tax number, how do I go about getting this?

Unemployed for part of the year?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 July 2013

For an employee who only worked for 50% of the year but was unemployed the other 50%, would the tax liability be prorated for this individual? Is his rebate still calculated on the full year or is it pro rated?

Can I enter provident fund contributions under code 4001?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 July 2013

I was using your tax refund calculator I see that one can enter pension contributions (4001) but not provident fund contributions (4003). Why is this? I currently contribute towards a provident fund, what does this translate to tax wise?

Depriciation as per SARS Interpretation Note 47

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 July 2013

Good day, I hope you can clarify something for me. I have claimed depriciation on a vehicle that I use 80% for work. SARS have rejected this and noted that the deduction is dissalowed. Can you advise? Thanks

I submitted my eFiling tax returns on Friday 5.07.2013, now what?

  Written by Marc   Posted 11 July 2013

I received ITA34 notice with my tax number only until today 11.07.2013 nothing I received now I don't know whether I am owing or I will get refund, what must I do to make a follow up, please help?
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