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Do I need to start paying tax?

  Written by Nicci  

I would like to know if I need to register for PAYE. I am 25 years old and a part time student. I au pair in the afternoons (R7500 a month salary) and I also do contract work for 2 companies (R1500 and R2500) salary in order to pay for my fees. One of the companies is asking me to get a tax number in order to pay me and I'm worried about doing that as my salary just about covers my expenses and expensive study fees - so I can't afford deductions.

Individual tax on private vehicle bought by company

  Written by Marc  

If a company pays for an employee's personal vehicle, what are the tax implications for the employee as an individual? Would a loan from the company be a better option?

Outstanding returns

  Written by Marc  

I have outstanding tax returns for tax years 2013, 2014 & 2015 and have IT88 deductions for the periods, how do I reconcile all outstanding tax returns and will the IT88 amounts be considered should there a "Due by you" amount or credited if there is a "Due to you" amount on completion of the assessments. Are you able to assist in getting all these tax returns completed.

Fringe benefit tax on employer supplied cellphone

  Written by Nicci  

A NPO supplies employees with a cell phone and the NPO pays the contract. The calls are predominantly business, but some private calls take place. How does the fringe benefit get calculated? The contract supplies data, sms and calls.

Supporting Documents - link missing.

  Written by Nicci  

Hi, SARS ask for supporting documents, but when I open my ITR12 in the history, there is not a tab for submitting documents like you explain. Where must I upload this documents now?

How to apply for tax number

  Written by Nicci  

Can a person apply for a tax number online?

Tax thresholds and married in community of property

  Written by Nicci  

I am a provisional tax payer 66 yrs of age & married in community of property my income is derived from an annuity & interest from fixed deposits, what is the maximum I can earn before I pay tax.

Tax on bonus

  Written by Nicci  

I got a performance bonus in December last year. This was paid separate from my salary. I first received my salary then few days later a performance bonus. I have now received my payslip and when I saw that there was a huge difference on my normal salary I was told that payroll deducted tax from the bonus of December from my January salary. Can you please advise if this is legal?

Why has my money not been paid back?

  Written by Nicci  

I submitted my tax return last year for 2015 I gave them IRP5S for 2010-2015 as requested - money not fully paid, why?

Can I claim tax?

  Written by Nicci  

I have been paying tax for 3 years now. I would like to know if I can claim it back

As the sole employee and director do I have to pay PAYE or can I pay provsional tax bi-annually?

  Written by Nicci  

I am an independent consultant. I have been operating since June 2015 and have been paying myself a salary and deducting PAYE
I have recently found out that I must be a provisional tax payer as well
Since I have started in June and have not deducted any expenses to arrive at my taxable income, it appears that with 2 months to go I have overpaid my tax significantly
from a cash flow perspective, I will only receive my refund around July/August
Am I able to not pay PAYE for the...



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How to get tax fer no. & SDL ref no.

  Written by Marc  

What is tax reference number & What is SDL ref no.? I am a teacher,where do I find them? Tax clearance form needs me to fill it in.

Can my husband claim medical if the wife makes the payments?

  Written by Nicci  

I became a stay at home Mom as of 1 Dec 2015. I know money's transferable from hubby are not taxed. Can I still pay for things and my hubby claim for them? I have a disability and have two autistic sons. All three of us are registered as disabled with SARS.

How to measure kms

  Written by Nicci  

I dont have a travel allowance and use my private car for work. My company does reimburse me for work related travel. Question is from where do my km's get measured as some days I drive straight to site from my house and not via office. How does the calculation look and lastly how much should they pay me per km?

Tax on R1 000 000

  Written by Marc  

If I have 1000 000 rand and I retire now what is my tax percentage?

How to do a pro-rata calculation

  Written by Nicci  

I need to pay staff that start date 21. 01. 16 to the 31. 01. 16
need to know how to calculate and what deductions to make. I am in the restaurant business.

How to arrange a payment plan with SARS.

  Written by Nicci  

I started my business a few years ago, and the accounting firm that I appointed hardly made contact. As I'm not an accountant / bookkeeper / figure orientated wizard, but rather work with tools, I have no idea what is expected. A year ago I approached another bookkeeper and he ended up taking over my books from the previous firm. A month later I had to supply docs for my personal tax submission. I then found out that I owe SARS in excess of R40K, for some issue not resolved by previous firm, and...



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What is considered Other income earned (excluding dividend

  Written by Marc  

What is considered as Other income earned (excluding dividend ):

Tax implications on Salary pegged in USD

  Written by Marc  

I work for an International company and all our income is in hard currency. I want to negotiate to have my salary pegged in USD. What are the Tax implications of having my salary pegged in USD but getting the ZAR equivalent every month?
e. G. Say I negotiate USD1000 with my employer
Jan the rate is 16. 6---->R16 600
Feb the rate is 18. 1---->R18 100

Can I claim tax on parking paid

  Written by Marc  

As a permanent employee, can I claim tax on monthly parking paid from my nett salary? My employer does not provide parking or contribute towards parking but I need a parking space in the adjacent building.

Which return/s to complete if I have not yet filed a return for 2015 and am a provisional taxpayer?

  Written by Marc  

I have not competed a tax return for the 2015 tax year. I am registered as a provisional tax payer. I am unsure whether I need to complete two tax returns or one? And which tax returns they would be?

Can you apply 4 a tax number if you are a foreigner working in SA

  Written by Marc  

Lm a foreigner working in SA. L use an asylum can l apply 4 a tax number thy need it at work please help

Tax and emigration

  Written by Marc  

As someone who was born in South Africa and have always resided in South Africa what are the tax implications if I decided to emigrate? Is there an exit tax?

Would casual staff have to pay tax

  Written by Marc  

If I am employed full time and the company needs casuals helpers outside of working hours (after hours) and I volunteer would the company have to pay me out of pay roll or would they pay me casual wages and would I have to pay tax for casual wages

Do l get exemption from tax since l fund my own BTech: Civil studies

  Written by Nicci  

I am a salaried employee and have just registered to study BTech Civil. I am fully responsible for funding my studies as the company does not sponsor BTech and it is in line with my profession as l currently have a diploma in civil engineering, so l want to know whether l am eligible to getting any form of exemption from income tax because the fees are rather high.
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