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Tax rebate for medical aid when not the main member

  Written by Marc  

I currently am paying medical aid for myself, wife and child however I am not the main member, it is my wife, I currently deposit funds into her account for the deductions. She is currently unemployed and does not claim for tax. This was the only way to come off the company medical aid as they were too expensive

I wanted to know if I can claim this as I am paying for the medical aid just that its not on my name, I am the dependent and she is the main member. Further more we are marri...



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Company tax returns

  Written by Marc  

How do I calculate my companies tax returns. My company has never worked but it was registered in 2012. Now I need to know what should I do to calculate and get a new tax clearance

Tax relief for Medical Aid

  Written by Marc  

I only realised this month (March) that I was due a tax (PAYE) relief due to a Medical Aid Fund, which was initiated in July last year. Would it be possible to claim the relief even though the PAYE period is closed?

Certified/Official Proof of Income

  Written by Marc  

I have applied for financing and as part of the required documentation, I have been asked for certified proof of income in addition to my bank statements (I am self-employed). Would my ITA34 documents be sufficient as proof or would I need to get an official document from my accountants?

Do you get taxed more on the second time you withdraw from a provident fund? Resignation.

  Written by Marc  

Do you get taxed more on the second time you withdraw from a provident fund? Resignation.

Business mileage for off site visits

  Written by Marc  

Can I claim business mileage from home to another site (belonging to the company) which is not my normal place of work?

Medical rebate calculation not done unless claims exceed 7.5% of taxable income?

  Written by Marc  

Would it be correct to assume it is not worth doing the calculation for medical rebate if the amount paid out of your own pocket for medical services is less than 7. 5% of your taxable income?

Tax number for checks

  Written by Marc  

I recently had to give my tax number to a rental agent/landlord for a lease application. Does this mean they could gain access to my tax records if they have my tax number?

PAYE for 1 and half months -R7000 and R14000

  Written by Marc  

I started a new job on the 15 February 2016. I got paid R7000 and the tax on that was R156. This month I get paid for a full month R14000. What will be the tax that I would pay this month

Can I apply for a tax number when I'm using an asylum?

  Written by Marc  

I'm a Zimbabwean citizen using an asylum can I apply for a Tax number?

Refund after audit has been completed.

  Written by Marc  

After an audit, received additional assessment (not selected for audit) and requested a statement and SARS owes, how long does a refund take to hit my bank account?

What are business related expenses if you are a bookkeeper working from home?

  Written by Marc  

What are business related expenses if you are a bookkeeper working for several clients from home?

Tax on Employee and Employer Retirement Fund Contributions

  Written by Marc  

Regarding the new tax law on Employee contributions to retirement funds, is it correct to say that from the 1 March the employee portion of 7,5% and the employer portion of 8% must be included in the employee's gross salary and then taxed as a fringe benefit? We were wondering what suggestions you have of how this would appear on the employee's salary slip eg. Gross salary (incl total provident fund %) less Paye, less fringe benefit tax, less Uif? We are really battling to find anyone who knows...



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I owe SARS money I can't afford

  Written by Marc  

I am unemployed at the moment and am the sole breadwinner in the household. I owe SARS money but due to financial constraints, money is extremely tight. I see SARS has debited my account with money R6500 owing to them which has crippled me financially that I can't buy food for my family. I will pay them when I employed but has just added extra financial burden.

Tax deduction on bonus

  Written by Marc  

What percentage is taken from my incentive bonus of every three months.

Calculate my tax when I fund my own retirement annuity and the company pays half my Provident fund

  Written by Marc  

How can you calculate your tax when you have a voluntry retirement annuity and a compulsary Provident fund

Whose details go onto section 5 and 6 of CRA01 form?

  Written by Nicci  

On the CRA01 form, whose details go onto section 5 and 6 of the form? Mine or companies details? I am asking because this is a confirmation for business adress and on section 5 it requires that I put a tax number so I don't know whether to write my personal or business tax number.

Can a non-South African passport holder register for efiling?

  Written by Nicci  

Can a non-south African passport holder register for SARS eFiling?

Can SARS pay into a call account?

  Written by Nicci  

I am emigrating and have gone to SARS to change my banking details. The new account is a call account which I am using to transfer my money overseas. SARS have verified this account. (Bidvest Call Account). My friend said that as far as he know SARS will not pay into the call account when it comes time to paying. Is this true?

How do I submit nil returns?

  Written by Nicci  

How do I submit a nil tax return to SARS? I lived in Qatar for 6 years and need to submit tax returns for that time.

Small business related tax

  Written by Marc  

I run a very small business from home. I have paid an accountant to do my financial statements for the 2015 financial year. Is there perhaps a online tutorial for filing my business' (registered as a pty) tax for that financial year.

How to calculate total for 4150

  Written by Marc  

How to calculate total in source code 4150 when completing IT3 a certificate

Employing a relative

  Written by Marc  

I pay provisional tax and have 2 contractors to whom I pay FEES (commission) on sales leads that they generate for me. My question is: I wish to use the services of my daughter-in-law (same surname as mine) in a similar capacity so will SARS see this as shifting my tax burden to avoid a higher bracket or will I be allowed to book this family member as a legitimate earner in her own right?
I would maintain a payments register and her fees would be paid over periodically to her banking accou...



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How do I calculate pension tax deduction

  Written by Marc  

How do I calculate the amount of pension that can be deducted when calculating taxable income?

Do you get an ITA34 when you submit provisional tax returns

  Written by Marc  

Do you get an ITA34 when you submit provisional tax returns manually. All I have is my provisional
Return I completed at SARS office stamped by them.
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