Can expenses incurred from other income be deducted?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 30 March 2017

If I'm a full time employee plus I do something outside of work that generates income and expenses, can these expenses be deducted?

Tax Season Submission

  Written by Nicci   Posted 30 March 2017

I recently just registered on your website. I wanted to ask, for the year
2017 personal submissions, do I have to wait for the 1st of July for my
submissions?

How to Authorize TaxTim for Submissions

  Written by Evan   Posted 30 March 2017

IMPORTANT :
These instructions assume that you are using the TaxTim service.
This authorization is a ONCE-OFF process, next year you won't have to do it.

Average time to finish: 3 minutes

STEP 1: Log into your SARS eFiling profile

Visit www.sarsefiling.co.za in a new tab / window.
Click the LOGIN button
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How to submit an empty / nil return to SARS

  Written by Evan   Posted 30 March 2017

In some cases where a taxpayer was previously employed and receiving IRP5's, or has since moved overseas and no longer lives within South Africa, it may be assumed that there is no need to submit a tax return to SARS. Essentially the return would have no information on it, it would be empty, so why bother?

Completing and submitting your tax return every year is actually an essential task, and here's why:

1. By submitting your tax return...

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How to use SARS eFiling to File Income Tax Returns

  Written by Evan   Posted 29 March 2017

WARNING:

Filling out your tax return 100% correctly is of utmost importance.

We advise using a professional service like TaxTim for completing your tax return as it is essentially a legal document. Not using professional help may lead to an audit from SARS, harsh penalties, a reduced tax refund or worse.

Do it Right the Easy way by letting TaxTim fill in your Tax Return Instantly....

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How to submit your return to SARS

  Written by Evan   Posted 28 March 2017

Once you have a SARS issued tax reference number you can get started using TaxTim:

1. Visit www.taxtim.com/za and register.
2. Answer TaxTim's easy to understand questions about your tax year.
3. TaxTim fills in your tax return for you instantly. Get started now! →

Now that you have your completed tax return, there are three ways to submit it to SARS:

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Tax on a deceased's Retirement Annuity

  Written by Nicci   Posted 28 March 2017

I received money from my late dad's Retirement Annuity and I was taxed on this. Does that
matter at all?

Is a golf membership tax deductible?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 28 March 2017

Can I claim tax back on my golf membership fees? I play golf with clients there, have meetings and network new clients. I own a lighting and electrical importing and wholesaling company

Paypal and tax submissions

  Written by Nicci   Posted 28 March 2017

I'm permanently employed and I plan on making extra money through surveys and Paypal. How would I submit this to SARS? I've not done anything like this before and I wouldn't like to make an error with my tax return. And, would I have to declare the money if I don't actually take it from my Paypal account?

Tax calculations on returns not previously submitted

  Written by Nicci   Posted 27 March 2017

If I didn't submit tax for more than 3 years. How is tax calculated?

Incorrect Tax Code

  Written by Nicci   Posted 27 March 2017

My employers incorrectly submitted my 2016 tax return with a code of 3601 instead of 3616. I'm a contractor with a fixed term contract and end dates and receive no company benefits. They refuse to submit an EMP601 correction which SARS has asked for, I think they are concerned they will be audited. I am therefore having to pay a tax bill. Is there anything I can do?

Is salary paid to secretary tax deductible

  Written by Nicci   Posted 27 March 2017

I'm a commission earner and I employ a secretary whom I pay R5000 p.m. - can I deduct this amount from my income when I do my tax return?

Is the Package Correct?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 27 March 2017

I'm filling out my 2017 tax return for Individual Return. My income is covered in part by an IRP5, and in part by a foreign deposit. Can I declare both on TaxTim?
I also just bought the TaxTim Ultra package because of the foreign income, but the email says I should only use the voucher on July 1st. Have I bought the wrong product?

Mail Received: IT34

  Written by Nicci   Posted 27 March 2017

I received a mail from SARS: "An IT34 notice for the taxpayer listed below has been issued by SARS. Please log into the SARS eFiling system to view the IT34".

I'm not sure what this means.

Cruise Ship employee and Tax Laws

  Written by Nicci   Posted 26 March 2017

I'm a SA resident and work on a cruise ship as a waiter for a company that travels all over the world. Most of my income is derived through gratuity from passengers. How would this relate to the new tax law for foreign income mentioned in the latest budget speech affect us? Will I be subjected to pay tax on the gratuity I earn?

Working from Home

  Written by Nicci   Posted 26 March 2017

I work from home and make approximately R25000/month. I don't do much traveling and I
manage everything from my desk. I service one company only- I'm basically working for myself. They don't cover any tax etc. and I receive this
payment monthly. What's the best way to deal with the Tax?

Resubmitting A Tax Return

  Written by Nicci   Posted 24 March 2017

On my 2016 tax return SARS says that I owe them money. I think that this isn't accurate as I was with a full time employer and I'm sure that they took care of all my tax issues. Is it too late to resubmit a tax return for 2016 via TaxTim?

Overtime Earnings and Tax

  Written by Nicci   Posted 24 March 2017

I work for a well established company I earn approximately R4163.00 per month. When I work overtime, lets say, for R700.00 they tax it all. Why do they do that because I earn a small salary?

Provisional Tax and REIT Income

  Written by Nicci   Posted 24 March 2017

I'm a stay at home mom. The only income I get is from interest ( - R10000.00), dividends (-R15000)and REIT Income ( -R25000). I file only 1 tax return per year. Should I be registered for provisional tax due to the REIT income?

Forgot to submit travel details

  Written by Nicci   Posted 24 March 2017

I have submitted my tax return, but I forgot to include the details for my travel allowance (3702), i.e. vehicle details and logbook details. An ITA34 was issued. How do I submit a revised tax return?

Income earned by a minor from a tax free investment?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 23 March 2017

Do I have to declare income earned from a Tax Free Savings Account opened for my minor child on my tax return? I've contributed in my personal capacity to my own Tax Free Savings Account and I've also opened and contributed into a Tax Free Savings Account for my minor child.

Application for Tax Suspension

  Written by Nicci   Posted 23 March 2017

How do I make an application for suspension of tax after filing an objection? I MISSED THAT OPPORTUNITY WHEN SUBMITTING MY OBJECTION. Is there any way that I can now submit an application by SARS eFile or email?

Alert: Change to Provisional Taxpayer Rules

  Written by Nicci   Posted 23 March 2017

Currently, there is a legal obligation for South African resident employers to register with SARS for employee’s tax (PAYE) so they can withhold tax on a monthly basis from their employees’ salaries, and pay this over to SARS. However, the situation is different for foreign companies who employ South African residents. If these companies don’t have an office or a branch or some other legal representation in South Africa, they don’t have an obligation to register with SARS for PAYE...

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Assistance with Company Tax Submissions

  Written by Nicci   Posted 23 March 2017

I would like to know if you assist with company tax submissions as well as employee UIF/Tax/PAYE? We need to do our fist tax returns and staff UIF etc

CCMA settlement taxable

  Written by Nicci   Posted 22 March 2017

Does a CCMA settlement for unfair dismissal get taxed?
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