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Do I need a tax certificate from GEPF



I resigned at the end of May 2013 from the government. I did receive my pension payment from GEPF. Do I need a tax certificate from GEPF to complete my tax return or is the tax directive enough

Pension fund withdrawal tax refund



Can I get a tax refund from my pension fund withdrawal when I resigned and how does SARS work out how much you must be taxed on your lump sum?

SARS says I don't have to submit a tax return because I earn under R350 000



I just got an email from SARS that said unless I earn over R350 000 a year I don't have to submit a tax return this year.

Is this correct? Wasn't the income threshold a LOT lower last year, like R70,000? My income certainly doesn't exceed R350000 per year, but I still want to declare my expenses like medical and get my refund. Must I still submit below the threshold?

Codes needed for TAX return



I need to claim for home office expenses and wear and tear on my own cellphone that I use for work ( I check and I qualify for the home office). Which codes to I use on my return for eFiling?

Forgot username and password on eFiling



Could you please assist me. I have forgotten my username and password. Would like submit my IRP5 via eFiling.

Investement at a loss. How do I claim on my income tax return?



How do I complete my tax return if I have property that I am renting out at a loss. (Investment at a loss).
What are all the costs that I can claim for .

How long after submitting form must I wait for sms or email?



Hi there. I filled in my tax return and submitted it via eFiling yesterday.
The assessment came up on the site. But I still have not received a sms or email.
How long should I wait for the email or sms. Thanks

Travel allowance and business kms



I get R36000 travel allowance per year. My business mileage is just over 40000 kms.
When I do the calculation on efiling my return is the same when I put down 40000 business kms as it is when I put down 20000 business kms.
Is this correct?
Have I hit my 'threshold' ?

Thanks!

I need tax number



What if I am unemployed for 3 years how can I get hold of my tax no?

Are personal details safe on eFiling?



I want to know if my personal details safe on efilling

Feedback from SARS?



I completed my SARS via eFiling and just wanted to find out from you whats next process, I did not get an email but my inbox says assessed 2014,-7700rands,

Return - Data Submitted To ITS with SARS?



Would just like to know. I have done my tax return for 2014, and have queried the SARS Status on my eFiling which is now: " Return - Data Submitted To ITS". My assessment has been done, and I have received a statement of account as well. The statement reflects that there is a refund due to me. My question: How long does it take for SARS to process my refund, and how long do I have to wait for the amount to be paid into my account?

Am I due a tax refund?



How much does SARS owe me?

Retirement Benefits



I have a retirement annuity with my company through NMG. They pay half, I pay half. But now I don't see anything under Code 4006 on my IRP5? I have my details on my Retirement Benefits, should this be on the Tax Return? If so, how do I get it on the IRP5/ Return's Page on SARS eFiling?

UK State Pension on SARS eFiling?



I believe that UK State Pension is not taxable income in South Africa. Is that true? In particular, is it necessary to mention it at all when doing SARS eFiling?

Final Assessment on the ITA34?



My final tax assessment on eFiling reflects R-12000 (negative) for 2014 and R2000 ( ) for 2013, do I owe SARS money or they owe me?

Do I get tax refund money this year?



I want to know if I get tax refund this year?

Do I owe SARS?



Do I owe SARS for this tax year?

Two IRP5 documents?



I worked half of the year for one company and the other half for another company.How do I submit my tax returns having two IRP5 documents?

My CTC is R22 000 with 50% contribution from company on medical(R1976), how should tax be calculated



I have a CTC of R22,000 and included in that amount is the 50% medical contribution from the company, how will my tax be calculated. My medical aid is R1976.

How to change banking details on SARS eFiling?



How do I change my banking details?

I need my tax number please?



How do you know if have a tax number or where do I go to check if I have one?

Quick calculator for tax purposes?



Have you still a quick calculator?

Do SARS owes me?



From last year January till march these year I was working. I was also paying tax so as tax return now how could I know if SARS owes me cause I was paying too much and I was working under contract.

Where will I find my work history on eFiling?



How can I find my work tax history page or IRP5?
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