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How to treat RA contributions which are not allowed as a deduction

  Written by Nicci  

Can the excess amount of retirement contributions which are carried forward to tax years be offset against tax payable on lump sum pension payments?

Complying with EMP201 and EMP501 submissions without using Easyfile

  Written by Nicci  

We are a small start-up company with 2 employees. We have to complete EMP201 and EMP501 tax returns and pay over to SARS and UIF and IRP5. I am not familiar with Easyfile but it seems cumbersome and complicated. I do not want to do manual submissions. Is there a simple way of complying through E-filing?

How to check that PAYE is paid?

  Written by Nicci  

How can I know my employees pay my tax?

Non resident of RSA, how do I update my personal details on my tax return

  Written by Alicia  

Hi TaxTim ok me and my wive are both RSA citizens. My wive however is also Canadian. We went on holiday to Canada and we decided to stay. We applied for my paperwork etc. However I want to file my 2015 tax return I know its overdue but I want to file. What do I put in as my address and bank account as I dont have any RSA bank account or residential address. I also already have a temp Canadian tax nr but I am not earning any income in Canada. So how do I do tax return? What do I enter for address...



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How do I enter a negative amount on my tax return?

  Written by Nicci  

How do I enter a negative amount on my tax return (e-filing)?

UAE employment income received 2009 - 2015

  Written by Alicia  

I was employed by a UAE company from March 2008 to Sept 2015. I did not emigrate to UAE and always had the intention of tax returning to SA. I was never more than 30 days in total in SA when visiting family before I left for UAE again to continue employment. Will my employment income earned for this period be taxable in SA? Where do I include this on my tax returns when completing them for SARS?

Consultant says his tax on his salary is too high

  Written by Alicia  

We have hired a consultant who is taxed according to the tax tables. He is querying this. How much should his tax be on R84000.

If I am a provisional tax payer, do I still pay PAYE?

  Written by Alicia  

If I am a provisional tax payer, do I still pay PAYE?

I earn R7500 per month, how much tax will I pay

  Written by Alicia  

If I pay 7,500 how much tax do pay per month

Tax Consultant Required

  Written by Alicia  

Hi Tax Tim, can you please do my tax returns for me?

How much must I pay in tax

  Written by Alicia  

I get paid weekly 1200 basic and work overtime weekly which pays me about 600 more, how much tax must I pay

Medical Aid query

  Written by Alicia  

I am the dependent on my boyfriends medical aid. Our medical savings finished early and I paid via eft for all of my xrays, doctors, medicines etc, can I claim that back on tax return, or does it have to be done on his. I have proof of all the payments etc, the accounts however were in his name, but it showed that it was for me.

Tax on donations

  Written by Marc  

My father has sold his house at a discounted price to my eldest sister and some of the proceeds of the sale will be split between the remaining siblings. What are the tax implications for my father and is there any way to minimize the taxes which will be levied on him?

Turnover tax enquiry

  Written by Nicci  

I wanted to enquire on rates for turnover tax for business.
i have small service based business.

What are the requirements and the dividend rules for if there is a after tax profit at end of year?

Are bond initiation fees, legal fees and valuation fees deductible for tax?

  Written by Nicci  

Hi, I have registered as a provisional tax payer and did my tax return in August. My rental expenses (levies, interest and taxes) are greater than my rental income I earn. Do I still need to file the provisional tax payer tax return now and see if any payments are due?

I have paid for your services for my personal income tax, but haven't received any of my tax information yet (for investments, medical aid etc). Must I just wait until those all come later in the year and send them thro...



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Is my business liable for PAYE as soon as I register?

  Written by Marc  

I registered my SME for PAYE in December 2015. When do I become eligible to start paying PAYE? I'm the only employee and my salary is tax deductible?

Do I have to register for UIF at SARS or the Labour Department?

  Written by Marc  

If I registered my business for PAYE at SARS do I have to register for UIF at the Labour Department or does SARS do it automatically?

What is the tax of total earnings R52499.07?

  Written by Alicia  

My contract was terminated and I was paid the notice pay, leave pay,leave enhancement,attendance bonus. Total earnings R52499. 07 my tax is R16339. 14. Is my tax correct. Pls help!

Amendments in EMP 201/501

  Written by Alicia  

This question is regarding amendments in EMP 201/501. The start date of an employee has changed. For eg, The start date was 24rth December, but the amended start date is 24th Nov. He is getting paid for the whole month of December (excluding payment made previously) and 6 days of November In March 2016. He ceased working in January 2016. Should we revise the EMP 201 of November and December? (Accrual Basis)
Or Should we treat the payment in march as a one time pay and amend EMP 501 only? (...



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Can I have a tax number while I'm unemployed?

  Written by Nicci  

I'm currently a student and finishing at the end of this year, is it possible for me to get a tax number now as I will be employed next year?

Question on secondary tax rebate

  Written by Nicci  

If you turn 65 before end of February 2017 are you considered to be 65 or 64 for the current tax year.

How do I work out tax on overtime?

  Written by Nicci  

How do I work out tax on an overtime of R8,006. 00

Duration for submission of AFS

  Written by Nicci  

I have a question, what is the maximum duration which you are given by SARS for submission of annual financial statements after your financial year end? I am asking this question because I was denied a Tax clearance certificate because I have not yet submitted my financial statements. Also, what is the effect thereof i.e. penalties involved?

Tax for R250 000 provident fund on retirement?

  Written by Marc  

If for example I have R250 000 provident fund amount on my retirement,will it be taxed or not?

Independent consultant and expense claims

  Written by Nicci  

I am an independent contractor and would like to find out how to calculate my salary due to me taking expense claims into account. Total salary = hours worked x Hourly rate
Expense claims = cell phone, internet and travel claims

To calculate tax amount you take your total salary less expense claims. Then when calculating amount payable, do you

A: (Total salary amount less expense claims) less taxable amount plus expense claims = amount due to you

OR
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