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Status of tax return submitted via T-Filing

  Written by Marc  

I just made use of the new T-Filing method (very nice btw). I followed all instructions pertaining to enabling shared access via SARS e-filing. My question is thiswhat happens next? How do I know the transfer was successful, and is there anything left to do from my side?

What of form of tax do I pay if I am an SA resident employed and paid by a foreign employer?

  Written by Marc  

I am employed by an non-profit organisation based in the UK. I am a permanent resident of SA and I work from home. I receive my salary from the UK (monthly, with payslips) in GBP every month and I would like to know what I need to do to pay tax and what documents are required for SARS. Do I do a normal tax return?

Is list of local and foreign assets required by SARS, for foreign pensioners in South Africa?

  Written by Marc  

I am French resident, who retired in South Africa. I receive a pension from France.

My tax consultant says I must complete a document, listing all my local and foriegn assets. Is this correct? and if so, why is this now required?

2 requests to upload supporting documents - is that normal from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I filed my tax and claimed for medical expenses - I had an operation I had to pay for privately. I uploaded the invoices upon SARS' request. They called me after about 3 weeks and asked me to further upload the receipts which I have now done. Will it take another 3 weeks for them to review the receipts?

Manual Audit - what is the time frame and turnaround from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I have been selected for a manual audit. How long could this take and what does it involve? I have sent through all documents today.

How is tax calculated on on half-yearly payments?

  Written by Marc  

I receive an average monthly salary of R25 000 for which PAYE is deducted at the rate given in the PAYE table.
However, I receive an extra R30 000 twice a year. For these two months PAYE is deducted at the rate given in the table as if I was earning R55 000 every month! Is this correct? Must the R30 000 payments be taxed at another rate?

Refund delay from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I have not received my refund after 30 days. I have also had to go to SARS 3 times to verify my details.

What could be the problem?

Can you help us do our CC's tax ourselves?

  Written by Marc  

We own a small business doing Tours and Transfers, registered as a CC with one owner. Can you assist us to do our tax ourselves, cutting out the accountant, but still qualifying for all possible tax exemptions and refunds?

How can SARS deduct R2500 from 7yrs ago (after a refund), and a further R2500 after I disputed it?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim. I have a major dispute going on with SARS as efiling didn't show that my return for 2007 was done manually. Being a new efiling user I was still learning the process. How can SARS be so inhumane when they have clearly made this service available to the common person and then charge us thousands for making a human error by clicking a wrong button. I submitted a return in error that should never have been submitted from 7 years ago (a year they rightfully refunded me I might add)... S...



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Did TaxTim register me for eFiling on my behalf?

  Written by Marc  

I have completed my return with TaxTim. It's my first return. Before using TaxTim I did not register for eFiling with SARS. Did TaxTim register me for eFiling on my behalf? I called the SARS call centre and the lady there said the system reflects that a third party registers me. Is this TaxTim? I would like my login details for eFiling!

Why has my refund not be paid yet?

  Written by Marc  

If you were selected for verification and thereafter you receive your ITSA statement of account which reflects you weren't selected for verification or audit does that mean SARS will pay the refund or can u still be selected for further audit?

Are your refund calculations correct?

  Written by Marc  


On TaxTim the calculation is the refund amount guaranteed correct and what is the process to do the return, will you do it, how long does it take and how long for the refund, what are the risk of using you over an accountant

Betaal ek in wanneer my ITA34 negatief wys?

  Written by Marc  

Wanneer my ITA34 se bedrag in minus is? Beteken dit ek moet daardie bedrag aan SARS betaal?

I need to add code 3701 and 3702 to my tax return

  Written by Marc  

Please make the below changes before continuing:You can't fill in the Travel Allowance section if your IRP5 incomes list doesn't contain source code 3701 or 3702.It is telling me to fix this but it does not say where I need to go to to correct this

sars rebate

  Written by Marc  

Hi I recently resigned and I was told that I quality for a rebate from sars, how many percent will that be? Thank you

Receiving misleading information from SARS regarding income tax return refund?

  Written by Marc  

Any idea on what is happening with income tax returns this year?? I have submitted my return early July, only to find out that I am being "audited". I have done the documents needed twice, had to do a dispute, got a return that the objection was allowed, and have subsequently been waiting for my refund since the 3rd of September. I have been phoning the call centre twice a week since then, and have had just as many different responses from them as to what is happening on my return! The answer ...



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How will I be taxed as a freelancer on retainer?

  Written by Marc  

Hi there!

I am currently full-time employed as an editor, but would like to go freelance next year. I am busy putting a proposal together to encourage my current employer to keep me on retainer for a portion of my current duties, for a portion of my current salary from January 2015, so that I can at least be guaranteed a basic salary for the first year or so of being a freelancer while building up a client base.

As far as tax goes, my understanding was that the burden was on freelancers to submit quarterly or annual tax returns, and that employers using freelancers were not necessarily obligated to deduct tax on their fees...



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Do I need to pay tax for a 6 month contract?

  Written by Marc  

I have a contract with a rugby union for 6 month R10 000 pm total is R60 000 for the 6 months. Do I need to pay tax?

IRP info not prepopulating on employee profile

  Written by Marc  

Why is the IRP5/501 Reconciliation information filed with SARS not prepopulating on my employee's IRP5? This particular employee has more than 1 IRP5 for the 2014 tax year.

Can I claim expenses in the current tax year for prior year expenses?

  Written by Marc  

I am a provisional tax payer. My 2013 tax year has been assessed and finalized.
Can I claim business expenses in my 2014 tax year, that were incurred in the 2013 tax year but not claimed?

my question is, should I have uploaded only for 2012 or for 2013 and 2014 as well?

  Written by Marc  

Good Day TimThank you for an awesome website.Ive done my efilling on the 20th october 2014, upon my login on efilling, For some weird reasonmy 2012 and 2013 returns did not go through on their site,well I 1st completed 2014 and a payout is due to me.I then completed 2012 and 2013, where 2012 I need to pay in less a 2 digit amount which is not alot.2013 end result no payout,on the 23rd I reived an sms and email stating there is a correspondence awaiting please log onto efilling.the correspondence...



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Payment method

  Written by Marc  

Hello pls inform me how and where do you pay SARS?

Incorrect travel reimbursement code on late tax submission which results in taxable income?

  Written by Marc  

I recently completed my 2014 tax return and was due a refund. Shortly after I was asked to complete my previous year return. I haven't done it as I was under the impression that I was under the tax threshold (below 250k). Whilst doing the return I noticed my previous employer incorrectly included my travel reimbursement under the wrong code per IRP5 ( they included as non taxable where as it was actually taxable as it was over 8000 km)
As a result I have a large amount now owing to SARS.
Is there any way for me to deduct actual costs for this if I don't have a log book? I do have a basic summary for the bulk of the expense which I presented to the employer for reimbursement....



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Payment method for outstanding taxes?

  Written by Marc  

Hello pls inform me how and where do you pay SARS?

How much is my tax refund this year?

  Written by Marc  

I would like to know what my possible refund could be?
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