Can the once off back pay of R4500 be taxed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

Can the once off back pay of R4500 be taxed? And how much?

Investing money at the bank and earning interest and the tax implications thereof?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I want to set up an investment at the bank and earn interest on a monthly basis on it. I did some research and I found that I need to register for Provisional Tax at SARS in order to do this. I found out that 2-3 times per annum I would be required to make a payment to SARS on the interest I earn. My question is: Firstly, I would like to budget so I would like to know what percentage will SARS deduct monthly on my interest earned,and secondly,will they tax me monthly in this case or 2-3 times pe...

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Company car and car allowance in same tax year

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I had a company car for the 1st 4 months of this tax year, and moved over to a car allowance for the remainder. How would I need to complete my efiling tax return?
Secondly, how will this affect my return?

Claiming against fuel card even with Car Allowance?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I receive a car allowance and use my own private vehicle. The compan however pays for my fuel n full via a fleet petrol card. This amount reflects on my payslip for tax deduction. Can I claim against this? If so how do I complete the return?

Tax payment to SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I am employed by two companies and am paid R6000 from each one so I get a total of R12000 a month. My employers are now going to register me, with the salary each one pays me I will under the tax threshold, so they will not deduct any tax. Will I be liable to pay any tax?

Wear and tear possible on signage/advertising on my delivery truck

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

If I capitalised signage/advertising onto one of my delivery trucks, would I be able to claim a wear and tear deduction for this?

University fees claimable for refund for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

Can I claim for claims relating to my daughters university fees

What is the benefit of a retirement annuity?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

What are the benefits of a retirement annuity in both the short term and the long term and would you recommend taking one out?

Tax ID for American citizen with children that live in RSA.

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I am an American citizen however, My three children live with their mom In JHB. ( all have RSA ID ) I have a skill doing professioanl voice overs and would like to do this work when I visit my children. ( there is a demand for authentic American voices ) Can I get a Tax ID so I can do this work. If so How do I proceed. Thanks

Tax on bonus with SARS

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I am employed by the government and want to know if there is an option where u pay tax annually? And if I am paying monthly should my bonus be taxed. I earn 15250 per month.

PAYE - traveling

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

Good day can I deduct traveling to and from work every day (130km x 5 times per week). So that my PAYE is less every week?

How do I calculate Monthly PAYE correctly

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

When calculating and employee's monthly PAYE shouldn't the tax rebate amount be deducted off the taxable salary amount upfront?

So an employee (28 years of age) earning R 10 500. 00 per month = Annual Salary of R 126 000. 00. Should the monthly PAYE be calculated as follows:

R 126 000. 00 * 18 % = R 22 680 - (2016 rebate amount) R 13 257. 00 = R 9 423. 00/12 = R 785. 25 monthly PAYE due. Or Should the calculation be done as follows R 126 000. 00 * 18% = R 22 680. 00...

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Earning a salary in the UK but living in SA.

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

This is a question which is related to the question posted below: Posted 2 December 2013 under Tax Questions I'm a South African currently residing in the UK (and have done so for the past 10 years). I will be returning to South Africa as a resident but will still be earning pounds (This is a salary I'm earning from the UK. I basically do Marketing work for a UK based company and get paid in pounds into a UK bank account and also pay taxes in the UK). What is my obligation towards SARS? My qu...

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Claim for disabled person in my tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I have a son who is disabled and want to know what and how I can claim for his medical expenses. He was born with brain damage, nystagmus and epilepsy.

Can you claim for use of your private vehicle for work without a travel allowance or car allowance?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

Can you claim for vehicle usage if you used your private car for work and got a detailed logbook for it but did not receive any travel allowance or car allowance?

Im jobles now ,will I still get a tax refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

Greetings !I'm no longer working,so I want to know am I still going to get a tax refund?az I got 2years ago?

Is everbody entitled to R500 000 tax free amount on retirement funds

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I have retired at the end of December 2007. At that time the tax free amount was R300 000. Since that time the tax free amount was increased to R500 000. I have a retirement annuity which is due to pay out soon. The 1/3 lump sum which I intend to take is R46 000, Will tax be deducted from the lump sum amount or will it be tax free?

Med deductons

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I am 78 years old I paid R27000. 00 medical for the year what can I deduct from my income

Self employed income

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I was full time employee for the first six months, and then changed to self-employed contractor issuing an invoice to a seperate but related entity. What are the deductions I can claim against income invoiced?

What deductions can I claim as an independent contractor?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I have a permanent salaried job and I do work for others as an independent contractor as well. What deductions can I claim as an independent contractor? Can I claim more deductions than I receive as revenue as an independent contractor (effectively losses).

SARS payment

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

Tax has been deducted from my salary every month but the lady from SARS who I spoke to over the phone said they have no record of my payments. Where has this money been going to?

What is my tax obligations when running a DVD rental store as sole proprietor?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

I am thinking about acquiring an established Dvd rental store and plan on running it as a sole proprietor and using my personal bank account for the business. This would be my only income and only business. * How would I calculate my "taxable-income" Ex. , (all amounts are monthly expenses) The total turnover would be roughly R15000 of which, R4000 goes toward purchasing films (stock), and R5000 would go toward renting the premises. I would also need to purchase printer ink, paper, stationary,...

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Do I have to wait for my IRP5 from my employer?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 June 2015

Do I have to wait for my IRP5 before I can fill in the details?

How do I know if I am due a refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 May 2015

Should I get a tax refund?

Tax on extra income

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 May 2015

I am a widower earning a monthly salary of R5500 p/m and have a fixed widow's pension - R5500. 00 p/m. Every year I get taxed and have to pay back - Is there any way I am doing something wrong that they tax me to pay back - R10000. 00 per year on assessment?
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