Audit by SARS

Posted 6 January 2016

I was asked to submit supporting documents which I did at the SARS branch it has been more than 30 days is there a way that I can query the status of the audit? They don't owe me a lot of money only around R4500, why are they taking so long?

Will I get the balance back from SARS?

Posted 6 January 2016

I've only worked 4 months of the 2015 tax year. Am I correct in saying that one does not need to pay tax if the yearly income is less the R80 000. My earnings for the year before tax if R68 000. So am I correct in saying that if I don't work for the rest of the 2015 tax year, I will get the tax I paid to SARS back?

If I qualify for exemptions do I still have to register for provisional tax?

Posted 6 January 2016

If I am a director on a business that makes less than R30k per annum (not getting income from it) and am employed with a package of R500k per annum, am I still regarded a provisional tax payer? Is there an option to deregister?

R7500 SALARY BONUS R4000 WHAT TAX WILL I PAY

Posted 6 January 2016

My monthly salary is R7500 I am 54 years old, I am getting a bonus of R4000 the end of January 2016 month, please advise that my take home amount will be after tax

What are tax implications when dates are incorrect on the IRP5

Posted 6 January 2016

What difference does it make to my tax liability when the dates on the IRP5 are incorrect and it appears that I worked for two employers for a period of 5 months, when in fact I worked for one employer.

Declaring Foreign Income

Posted 6 January 2016

Do you need to now declare your foreign income in your tax return? I work and live in Dubai and only tax return to South Africa once maximum twice a year for a maximum of 30 days. I file a tax return every year declaring my rental income and local interest from South Africa, but I do not declare my foreign income as I am out of the country for more than 184 days which 61 are consecutive.

Capital Gains Tax / Primary Residence

Posted 6 January 2016

I would like to sell a rental property of mine. How long do I have to go an stay in the rental property, before it can be classified as a primary residence with regard to Capital Gains Tax?

How do I avoid double taxation between RSA and the USA?

Posted 5 January 2016

I just invested in a Global Property index fund held under a tax-free savings account. I believe this is exempted from SARS 15% dividends tax. The IRS tax rate for foreign investment goes as high as 30%! Is there a possible chance that I may be taxed twice, dividends tax and then capital gains tax, when I sell and bring over the amount back in South Africa?

Tax implications of Grandparent paying grandchildren's school fees

Posted 5 January 2016

Hi, is it permissible for a grandparent resident in South Africa to pay his UK resident grandchildren's school fees without it counting as a donation?

Can I opt just to have either my provident or pension fund paid out and to buy an RA with the other

Posted 5 January 2016

I have both a pension fund and provident fund at my current employer. I plan to resign prior to the introduction of the retirement reform legislation thus before 01/03/2016. Would it be possible for me to have just one of the 2 funds paid out and taxed and to invest the other in a retirement annuity. Also my assumption would be that I would only be taxed on the fund which is paid out. Thanks for your assistance. Kind regards

Tax deductions with Medical aid

Posted 5 January 2016

How do you calculate Tax when there is a medical aid deduction where the full contribution is from the employee and none from the company?
Eg. Gross Salary: R18400
-Deduction - Medical Aid: R2018
-Deduction - Tax:?

Without the medical aid I worked out Tax deduction should be - R2466

Do I qualify for a tax rebate

Posted 5 January 2016

I earn below R5000, don't pay anything extra besides UIF, can I still claim a refund?

Tax refunds for non tax payers??

Posted 5 January 2016

I earn a salary of R57000, don't pay tax, do I qualify for a tax refund?

Calculating tax for a us dollar income earner

Posted 5 January 2016

I would like to help in calculating my provisional tax, I am a consultant who earns in US$ as well as another Rand salary. How do I calculate my tax given that the rate to the US dollar is always changing.

Employer never issued me my IRP5 form.

Posted 5 January 2016

My employer has been deducting PAYE off my salary but did not give me a IRP5 form. How can I find out if they actually have been paying PAYE and if they submitted the IRP5 to SARS?

Car allowance claim

Posted 5 January 2016

I have submitted my tax return. Was audited and my car allowance claim excluded as they requested the purchase documentation for the car. Apparently they tried to phone me couldn't get a hold of me and then finalised it without the documentation. My question is. The car was purchased and registered in my husbands name. We are married in community of property. The insurance is in my name. He pays for the car and myself the insurance. Will that be a problem?

Will a sev package tax exemption in 2012 affect tax level for early withdrawal in 2016?

Posted 5 January 2016

I am withdrawing R660000-00 from my Pension Preservation fund. I understand that R25000 is tax free and I will be taxed 18% on the balance. However I was retrenched in 2012 and received a severance package of which the first R315000-00 was tax free as far as I remember. How will this tax exemption of 2012 affect my lump sum pay out taxation rate for 2016? Has the 18% tax rate been used up partially?

Where can I get IRP5 for 2003 to 2007 if company closed down

Posted 5 January 2016

This is the first time since 2008 that tax told me my 2003 to 2007 is still outstanding. The employer I worked for that time closed down in 2014 and I can't get the IRP5 now, where and how can I get them?

Import IRP5

Posted 4 January 2016

We have realised that we do need to import a second IRP5. Can you help us to import it??

When one spouse married (ICOP) does not file a tax return can the other spouse be held liable?

Posted 4 January 2016

When married in community of property can one spouse be held liable by SARS if the other spouse files their tax return late or simply does not file their tax return?

Residency and Holiday Allowance Mistakes

Posted 4 January 2016

I am 69 years old an SA Permanent Resident not a Citizen. I am a UK Citizen. South Africa is my normal place of residency. But I sold my house in South Africa in October 2009. I took out this money as a holiday allowance in January of 2010 in Travellers Cheques. I did not close my South African Bank Account (holiday not leaving)
Because I am 69 and worked in the UK before coming to South Africa I receive a UK State Pension. I have the UK pension paid into a UK Bank account which I opened in Jan 2010...

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Exchange rate gain

Posted 4 January 2016

Currency exchange rate gain when bringing money back into SA
What is this classed as earnings? Capital Gain Dividend?

Open blocked account and merge 2 together

Posted 4 January 2016

Why does SARS close a new registered account after a few days?
Is it because we took to long to submit documents or is that normal. Why does it always says that your detail entered is incorrect. How can I merge the 2 accounts together which I have registered. I did not submit for 5 years and paying penalties but this must stop now. I need to submit today. Help

Am I a provisional taxpayer if my employer does not deduct tax from my salary?

Posted 4 January 2016

I get a monthly salary on a set day every month but I get it in full, without any tax deductions. It is my responsibility to arrange for the payment of tax with SARS. Do I have to register as a provisional tax payer in order to pay tax?

Provisional Tax vs Personal Tax?

Posted 4 January 2016

I've recently started working for myself. I've registered a business (which will start trading in 2016) but have been working through my own bank account (for the last 6 months) on the side (~ R6000/m) while getting preparations complete. I registered myself as a provisional tax payer, and I want to know if I can de-register myself for personal tax? Do I just submit a blank personal tax sheet since I filled in a provisional one for myself?
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