Write offs for computer equipment?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 September 2015

I would like to clarify wear and tear and write offs for personal items. I am a filmmaker, I was employed for half the tax year but require the equipment in order to be self employed. I purchased computer equipment & camera equipment. I also bought a hard drive for R2000. Can I claim the entire R2000 for the hard drive? Am I only able to claim wear and tear for the computer?

How do you correct an under deduction of PAYE?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2015

If an employer has under deducted PAYE in the 2015 tax year, can they account for the under deduction in the 2016 tax year?

Is it safe to register for a tax number after 3/6 months of working?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2015

I have been working for almost two month and my employer has been deducting PAYE Tax, is it safe to register for a tax number after 3/6 months of working, because I hardly find time to go to the closest SARS for registration?

How do you know you are paying tax:

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2015

How do you know you are paying tax? Especially if you under an agency?

An ITA34 query on Sars.

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2015

At first there is an negative amount in RED on my ITA34.... What does that imply? Then I would like to know how long it takes for SARS to ma a deposit/refund. Please.

What is the % of the profit payable by a natural person

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 September 2015

I used the tax calculator, and according to the calculations, tax is only payable on 33. 3% of the profit. However, in the SARS guide to capital gains tax, it states that a the portion which a natural person would be taxed on, is 25%. (this is concerning fixed asset sold, not a primary residence. ) Is the 33. 3% correct?

Options or rules for claim on depreciation and travelling allowance claim.

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 September 2015

When I complete my tax return can I complete the Travel claim against allowance and the depreciation (4027) section. The form allows me to complete both sections but when my claim was submitted and once audited the removed the depreciation amount(4027). How do I calculate the best method to claim if I am only allowed to complete one section.

SARS wont refund my medical?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 September 2015

I have taken out medical aid for my wife and kids, wife being the principal member. All premiums were debit from my bank account as my wife is unemployed. SARS wont refund me because the medical aid certificate is in my wife's name. Never had this problem with previous tax returns, audited this year. What can I do, SARS told me to submit 12months of banking statements for prove (march2014-feb2015) at my nearest branch???

Are assets donated to charities tax deductible and what is the process?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 September 2015

Hi there. I am a photographer and I have been approached by a charity to donate one of my camera bodies to a student that they sponsor. Will I be able to claim back the current value of the camera body that I donate from tax? They are registered and will write a letter to confirm.

Medical aid and tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 September 2015

Medical aid credits, does it get deducted monthly from your payslip? Is there any tax benefit to the company by offering a medical aid and contributing towards the premium? Should the company's contribution be added onto your salary as a taxable fringe benefit?

Are accounting fees paid tax deductible?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 September 2015

I am a salaried employee and I run a small business, are the fees I pay my accountant tax deductible?

Still awaiting my refund from SARS

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 September 2015

I've been on the phone with SARS every week since I have submitted my 2015 tax return via SARS eFiling on the 31st July, that same day I was asked to submit supporting documents. All of my documents were submitted and on the 24th August I received a letter of completion and that SARS was happy. I then phoned SARS the next day asking when can I expect to receive my refund and a lady told me not soon at all due to an old tax return that needs to be resubmitted and so I did on the same day. Two wee...

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Can you get a refund on that money that you pay to the dentist?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 September 2015

What if you were at the dentist and you send you're medical the code of the dentist and they say they will pay the cost and after a few weeks you have to pay additional money that you have to pay it out of your own pocket

SARS Tax Calculator - Is medical rebate taken into account for PAYE or must it still be deducted?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 September 2015

If I use your (SARS) tax calculator must I still deduct the medical rebate of R257. 00 per month from the PAYE amount or has a medical rebate already been taken into account when the calculation was done. There is no question about medical contributions in your calculation?

Alternate refund claim procedure

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 September 2015

How to get income tax refund if I don't have bank account?

Balance on assessed amount from SARS, what does it mean?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 September 2015

What does in mean balance on your assessed amount is R224. 567. 90?

How do would you interpret paragraph 5, subparagraph 2(b), of the 7th Schedule?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 September 2015

In the 7th Schedule, paragraph 5, subparagraph 2(b), the reduction R5000 reduction in lieu of a long service award; is it interpreted as R5000 per long service award, or R5000 per long service?

How much tax to pay new employee

  Written by Evan   Posted 15 September 2015

I'm starting a small business, if I pay an employee R15000 monthly, will he need to get SARS registered and how much tax will be deducted? It is only UIF he is registered for.

Only worked two months of the tax year.

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 September 2015

I started work in January 2015 and my tax was based on an annual salary however as of February 2015 technically I had only earned 2 months salary and not the full years salary. Would I be correct in saying that I should be refunded the tax I paid in January and February?

Audit/Verification duration

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 September 2015

Hi, I submitted my 2015 tax return and was selected for audit/verification. The supporting documents were uploaded on the same day (15/08/2015) I am not due for a refund, in fact I had to pay in a small amount, also paid on 15/08/2015. I have not heard anything back from SARS. How long does this normally take?

If I earn between R1000 and R1500 how much tax will I be charged?

  Written by Evan   Posted 14 September 2015

Hello TaxTim, I'm planning on becoming a tutor at a university that I'm currently at and they told me they need my tax number. I'm not sure exactly how much I'd earn, however I've been told it is not much; actually something like R1000-R1500 per month depending on the module. Would I be expected to pay tax, if yes please kindly tell me how much?

What must I do when they require me to file last years tax return? This year was my first filing

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 September 2015

This was the first year I've filed a tax return. But I have paying tax via my salary for 4 years. Main reason I haven't filed in the past was because I was told on my salary amount, it was not required. After filing this year I was awarded a refund of R2300 odd. Having been waiting a while for them to pay the money to my accounts. I decided to give them a call and ask what the hold up was. They say they require me to file my tax return for the previous year for them to proceed?

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Is donations tax not double taxing?

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 September 2015

Hi, I am not sure about donations tax, why do I need to pay tax on donations I make if I have already paid income tax on this money? The way I see it this is double taxing? do I understand this correctly?
I pay 40% tax on my income and now when I want to give someone more than R 100 000 for whatever reason I now have to pay an additional 20% of tax on that as well? do I understand this correctly?

When and why must I do efiling?

  Written by Evan   Posted 14 September 2015

My employer does deduct monthly tax from my salary. My income is not more than R250000 a year. I have no other income that I earned or interest rates or dividends I earned. Do I still have to do SARS eFiling? Thank you

If my parents medical aid is paid from my bank account how can I include them in my return.

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 September 2015

If my parents medical aid is paid from my bank account how can I include them in my tax return?
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