Do I still pay in when I received SMS from SARS saying they owe me after last return?

Posted 7 August 2013

Hi! Your website is very informative. I was requested to submit outstanding returns for last 5 yrs via telephone.
I however updated the returns and then was asked to pay a penalty of R12500. A few weeks later I received an ITSA- statement of account stating I owe R50 404-00. I however settled the amount as my wife received disability from her insurance. The collection department stated that I still owe them the penalty of R12500. The ITSA only reflects interest on late payment and no pen...

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Referral for audit taking ages - can I speed it up?

Posted 7 August 2013

I submitted my return and supporting documentation and I received notice on e filing that my return is referred for audit. I called SARS and they advised that the turnaround time can be anywhere from 3 to 12 months for an audit to occur. They advised that all refunds over R10 000 go for audit. Because I work on commission and claim expenses my refunds are always greater that R10 000, but never takes more than about 2 - 3 weeks.

Is there any way I can speed the audit process up for th...

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What is my tax number please?

Posted 7 August 2013

Can you please check my tax number? My ID number is xxxxxxxxxx.

Two digit country code?

Posted 6 August 2013

On efiling it keeps asking for a two digit "country code" & I can't complete the return without it... What is the country code for South Africa?

Can a 17 year old apply for a tax number?

Posted 6 August 2013

Can a 17 year old apply for a tax number? Don't I have to be over 18 to qualify to get one?

Account balance due by you, what does this mean?

Posted 6 August 2013

I submitted my IRP5 on Friday and received an SMS saying "thank you for filing your 2013 tax return, account balance: R2120 due by you, please refer to your mail". What does this mean? I haven't received my money yet, what can I do?

How would I be taxed if I am spending every second month out the country for work?

Posted 5 August 2013

I have been offered a job within South Africa that has various branches across the world. I will be contracted by the company. Thus I will be spending every second month out of the country, 6 months away and 6 months home. I would like to know how I am going to be taxed because I am not 100% sure?

Do I need to declare a lump sum death benefit payout to SARS?

Posted 5 August 2013

My husband recently passed away and I received a lump sum death benefit payout, which already had tax deducted from it. Do I still need to declare this income and if so, what type of income is this?

Registration of employees who don't earn more than 5000 pm

Posted 4 August 2013

I have a business with 8 employees who each earn below the threshold of tax. Do I have to register them?

Forgot SARS username and password

Posted 4 August 2013

I forgot my SARS I'd and password. Is there a way that you can resend it to me?

Can I register for a tax number before I get the job and then update the details?

Posted 4 August 2013

Hi,I have not registered for a tax number yet and I want to start job hunting.Can I register for a tax number before I get the job and then update the details?Thanks,Lauren

25% tax but under threshold

Posted 4 August 2013

Hi Tim. I'm a freelance drama actor. I get paid around R3000 and am taxed at 25% each month. Do I get a percentage of my tax paid back, or all of it???

Meaning of source code 3805

Posted 3 August 2013

What does the source code 3805 mean?

Query Sars Status button

Posted 3 August 2013

Where on e-filing do I find the "Query Sars Status" button? Looks like I can't find it.

Can a refugee apply for a SARS tax number?

Posted 3 August 2013

Can a non-South African (refugee status holder) apply for a SARS number?

I got a Verification of Assessment letter - when do I get my refund?

Posted 2 August 2013

I filed my return on the 19th July 2013 and got a letter indicating that I should submit supporting documents. On the 30th I submitted the supporting documents and on 31st I received a verification of assessment indicating that there has been no adjustment. However, the original adjustment show that I have a refund. On checking my e-file profile the status reads: correction filed.
Does this mean that I should be getting my refund soon or what?

How to get tax money back

Posted 2 August 2013

Hai. I want to know how to get my tax money back. From SARS.

My tax position at the end of February 2014 after I received income from two different employers

Posted 1 August 2013

Hi Tim

From my permanent employer I received R5000.00 per month which was increased to R5500.00 per month from July 2013. My contract for this job comes to an end half way through January 2014, therefore being 10.5 months of the 2014 tax year. My employer does deduct any amount for PAYE.

From February 2013 to August 2013 (being a 6 month contract) I had a part time job (being a different employer), where I received R3000.00 per month. My employer here deducted R750.00 per month for PAYE....

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Appealing the result of an objection

Posted 31 July 2013

I lodged a NOO on my assessment and this has been partially approved however when checking the assessment issued as a result of the NOO, I noticed that there are still errors. Can I lodge a second NOO or do I have to lodge a NOA? And if so how does this work?

How to file with SARS on mobile phone without Adobe

Posted 31 July 2013

I want to file on my mobile phone but the forms are in Adobe Flash. I use mobile which doesn't use Adobe Reader. How can I obtain them and fill them in?

Freelancer - local and international - Needs to start keeping records for tax purposes

Posted 31 July 2013

I have been freelancing for local and international companies for a few months. I need to get my tax admin sorted out. I work from home and am on my husbands medical aid.

Where do I start and how do I maintain all my information that I need to? I'm happy to set up Excel docs to keep records. I'd like to know what I should be keeping records of,  where I can benefit from tax refunds, and what expenses I can set against the business. Do you have any templates I could use?

Als...

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The IT12 won't open on eFiling

Posted 31 July 2013

I can access the account but it wont generate the IT form. I get as far as to click on IT12z, then the screen goes grey and it sticks there. I don't know what software SARS uses and the agents working there don't know either. I just can't complete, calculate and file an IT12 in one go. Either I can't access the account or can't complete the task.

Confused by "due by me" on SARS SMS

Posted 30 July 2013

When the tax return SMS says "ACC balance 12.000 due by me" does it mean I'm owing that amount?

What is South Africa, Western Cape's country code on SARS eFiling ?

Posted 30 July 2013

What is South Africa, Western Cape's country code on SARS efiling ?

My eFiling profile says my supporting documents have been converted. How long till I get my refund?

Posted 30 July 2013

Hi Tim

I submitted my tax returns via SARS efiling on the 22nd of July and they asked for supporting documents. I submitted my IRP5 and Medical Aid Tax certificate on the 23rd of July. On my profile it says my documents have been converted....does that mean they have been received? How long till I get my refund? I read on your site that SARS was doing things faster this time around.

PS Thanks for a very informative site, it made my efiling a lot easier.
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