Completion Letter from SARS received

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

Just received the below from SARS. Does this mean everything is complete now?
Original letter that I received requested I send supporting documentation - which I did. After which, I got the below letter -

Does this mean, no further action is required and that I will get my refund soon? Thanks!

Dear Taxpayer

VERIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT

We refer to the verification of your assessment for the 2015 tax period. Please note that no adjustment has been made to this assessment...

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Gross Salary earned with no deduction?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

My employer only pays my salary on a gross basis, and does not deduct tax off my salary every month. He also hasn't given me an IRP5. How would I submit a tax return for this year? Should I approach SARS?

Commission UIF?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

My partner and I have a CC business. We don't earn a set salary, we are commission only earners. It is just the 2 of us in the company. Do we have to pay UIF?

My refund money that SARS owe me?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

I already submitted my tax and they told me after 21 working days ill receive my refund money to be deposit in my bank. I want to now tomorrow is 21 days if ill be receiving it tomorrow?

Does Pension Lump Sum Income get added to Normal Income for determining tax liability?

  Written by Evan   Posted 3 September 2015

Do you get taxed twice when withdrawing early before age 65 from a pension fund? So the first tax is when the tax directive is issued by SARS, and then the second when you complete your tax return and declare the lump sum payout as an income. Does this pension lump sum income get added to your normal income to increase your total income when determining tax liability?

Can SARS go back on their policy even though dyslexia is clearly on their list of disabilities?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

In my 2014 tax return I submitted all sorts of forms proving that my daughter is dyslexic and has to attend an expensive school which accommodates her learning disability. They accepted the paperwork and paid me back some of the school fees. This year (2015) they have rejected the same claim and the reason they give is that she does not attend a public school but a private one.

Are medical-expenses tax deductible if you do not have a medical aid?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

I just wanted to find out; I had one or two medical expenses that I needed to pay in the previous financial year, but I do not have a medical-aid... Would I be able to claim these expenses on my tax return?

Tax on local based foreign currency accounts

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

How is tax caculated on a local foreign currency account. Example: Savings of $100. Worth R1000 but worth R1200 due to currency changes at end of year. And also interest of R50.

Can I claim for medical aid expenses for my mum that I pay ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

I pay for my own medical aid for myself and 3 dependants. I also pay for my pensioner mum and disabled brothers medical aid. I put them onto a separate medical aid as it will cost me too much if I had to add them as dependents on mine. I got my mum as the principal member and my brother as the dependant on that medical aid. Can I claim for this under medical aid / medical expenses? I did call SARS helpline but was told I cannot as they are not dependants under my medical aid. I did tell them tha...

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Deduction in returns

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

For an unemployed person that has a savings account and receives interest on credit balance and has an investment property that is being let and no other income, is it compulsory to submit a tax return. If so what deduction can be included in the tax return.

Tax return shows minus amount on it

  Written by Evan   Posted 3 September 2015

Hey Tim I did my tax return and got a message says - minus an amount does that mean SARS needs to refund me?

Can I claim tax back on extra expenses related to my job?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

Say I am a teacher. A lot of teachers use their after-tax salary to pay for paper, pens, printing (etc) for school purposes. Is there a way to claim tax back since it is a work expense?
In this case, the school does not refund the money.

Tax on severence pay and retirement lump sum

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

How is tax calculated on severance pay and a lump sum withdrawal from a retirement fund. For instance I took voluntary early retirement and was paid severance pay of R 840000. I also withdrew a lump sum of R700000 from my retirement fund. I was informed they are handled as separate intentions for tax purposes, and do understand that only one will get R500000 tax free benefit.

Where is the interest on the bond for home office expenses claimed on the ITR12?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

Where do I claim the interest on the bond portion of my home office expense on the ITR12, is it under the "rental" section of the expenses?

Tax not refunded on date

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

If SARS owes you and payment date is on the 1st of sept and money still not in... And I use capitec... Why isn't the money in yet..

Interest paid on a home loan

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2015

Can interest paid on a home loan be deducted in an individuals tax return?

Refund withheld due to supporting documentation denied

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2015

As this was my first year registering and submitting my tax return, I submitted all tax returns up to 2008. I was thus requested to provide supporting documentation for the 2013 tax year. I uploaded my IRP5 document as proof via SARS eFiling, but this was denied. I do not have any other documentation as I am not claiming for any expenses. I do not have medical aid, nor received travel/petrol allowance etc. I do however contribute to a retirement annuity fund which I have included in my 2014 and ...

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Where do I fill in the amount received for travel allowance?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2015

I am struggling to find the tab where I need to fill in the amount received for travel allowance, where do I fill in the amount received for the travel allowance?

Claiming health insurance when not being the main member

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2015

Hi, I am health insured as a dependent with my husband, who is the main member. Can I claim any of the expenses for health insurance with SARS even though I am not the main member? And if yes, how much would that be? (The health insurance only gives the lumpsum for all insured members in their tax certificate). Thanks!

So when am I going to receive the money from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2015

I received a mail last week 28,08,2015 from SARS saying no adjustment has been made, so when must I expect money in my bank

When is a CC liable 2 pay tax to SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2015

From how much profits is a CC tax compliant?

When will SARS REFUND ME AS IT GAVE ME TWO DATES FOR PAYMENT NAMELY 1ST AND 30TH SEPTEMBER

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2015

SARS gave me to refund dates 1 September and 30 September however it did not pay out on the 1st of September?

Does SDL go under UIF in taxable income calculation?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 September 2015

Can we put Skills development levy (SDL) under Unemployment Funding Income (UIF) in our taxable income calculation?

Tax return with commission?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 September 2015

I have never done my tax before. I've always earned a small basic and a lot of commission since I have worked as a beauty therapist. How do I go about submitting my tax return?

the only proof I have got for expenses are banking statements. I have received a IRP5 form for this tax year

Payment after completion letter from SARS

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 September 2015

I submitted my tax return on 05/08/2015. I was then asked to submit supporting documents which I did on 14/08/2015. Today 01/09/2015 I received a completion letter stating that nothing has changed on my original assessment. Could you please advise more or less how long it may take for my refund to be paid?
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