Acrobat reader does not work on SARS filing

Posted 24 April 2016

I have a weird SARS eFiling problem in that on my new computer I am told to upgrade my Adobe Acrobat version in order to read correspondence, whereas I never have a problem with any other Acrobat attachments.

Can I get a tax number on a deceased estate?

Posted 21 April 2016

I was the Executor of my late Sisters estate. She passed away in 2007-it was an estate of R300k so no duty payable. One Insurance company somehow say they have a policy in favour of the Deceased. I do not have her Tax number and a Tax consultant tried to find a tax number but came up blank. They want a tax number before paying out.

provisional tax on a Pty and small company

Posted 21 April 2016

I have just opened a PTY. I do not know what my turnover will be. It might be between R 500 - R 400 000 per annum. 1) Do I need to register for provisional tax and when?
2) How do I calculate provisional tax
3) would I fall under SBC or company for tax purposes?
4) what is directors tax and do I need to pay it?

the company is very simple... I have one supplier. I have no extra expenses. I have no assets. I have no employees and I am the only director. Thank you

How much will my PAYE be and am I due for a tax refund?

Posted 20 April 2016

I earn 12000 a month which calculates to 124 000 per year. What is my total taxes and what is the amount of my tax return if I am eligible for a tax return pay out and can my employer file my tax tax returns on my behalf

Tax paying Freelance Artist / Independent Contractor

Posted 20 April 2016

I am a freelance artist, I want to work fulltime for myself, but can't be certain how much I will make or whether I would make any money at all. I am married in community of property. My husband is lucky enough to have an employer that takes care of his submission every year. I need to ask whether I should add my income to his submission or whether I should have my own tax number. I tried to enlighten myself by reading the Tax website,, but it's all greek to me, I can't seem to figure it out. I ...

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I would like to know how can I get my tax refund

Posted 19 April 2016

I would like to know if it is possible that I can be able to get a tax refund after retrenchment.

Turnover Tax registration

Posted 18 April 2016

Can I register for turnover tax if I write and sell my own CRM software program. My turnover would be under R700,000 p. a. I would be the 'manufacturer' of my product.

Updating details with SARS

Posted 18 April 2016

Do I have to renew my tax reference number if any of my details have changed?

Interest on tax refund

Posted 18 April 2016

My tax assessment SARS did not split my rental income 50% as I am married in community of property as was indicated on my tax return, Lodged an objection, but it took so long that I had to pay the incorrect amount in, it was R126,000. My objection was allowed and SARS paid me back the R126,000. But they had this money for 2 months and did not pay me any interest. Should they not pay me interest?, it was there mistake.

Individual tax registration for citizen abroad

Posted 15 April 2016

I haven't officially emigrated but live in the UK and have subsequently discovered that I am not registered for tax in SA. This has implications for my my investments over there - is it possible as an individual to register as a tax payer without actually living in SA? It is my intention to register as a tax payer, announce that I am emigrating to obtain non-resident status allowing me to financially emigrate.

Must I pay tax on my income?

Posted 14 April 2016

Do I pay TAX or must I have a TAX number if my salary is R5000 p/m GROSS. Was told I need Tax nr to be registered by our company bookkeeper on payroll?

Can u perhaps help me I need my tax number

Posted 12 April 2016

I need my tax nr. Please

Need help with proof of res ans how to make sure I dobt keep going back and forth to sars / SARS doc

Posted 12 April 2016

I am getting my tax number today and am 22 I need to have a tax number in order for me to start working I have never had any sort of bill on my name to have access to proof of residence, I live with my parents and they have such how do I proof that I live there too? without having any sort of bill payments? help please

Zim Nationals New Tax Numbers

Posted 11 April 2016

I have several employees that need tax numbers. They are all Zim Nationals on an Asylum visa. How do I get them Tax numbers? Can I apply to SARS on their behalf, in bulk without them going to the SARS offices.

Tax for temporary employees

Posted 11 April 2016

I am a temporary employee with three months contract in a municipality. I earn R37. 50 per hour and get paid on monthly basis. Last month my employer taxed me 18% on my salary. I worked for 160 hours. Is this the right percentage they used? please advise me on the applicable tax law for temporary employees.

2016 delayed verification

Posted 11 April 2016

I submitted my Tax tax returns at a SARS branch on the 25th of Feb. I was missing one document and supplied it to the branch the following day. My tax returns were triggered for verification, both the ladies who assisted me told me it takes up to 21 days, I called a few times with my case numbers and the call centre told me 60 days - this is ridiculous, as all the documents were supplied and I was not advised of this by the staff at the branch. What can I do about this?

When to Expect SARS Refund

Posted 8 April 2016

I submitted my 2011 & 2012 IRP5s yesterday and received a message that I'm owed a refund from SARS. Any idea of when I can expect this refund?

Thanks for the help!

Summary of 2015 tax year / T-filing

Posted 7 April 2016

Hi I am needing to sort out my tax submission with SARS. Is it possible to get a breakdown of what I submitted with Taxtim for 2015 tax year?

How do I de-register for Provisional tax?

Posted 6 April 2016

I am a registered provisional taxpayer from when I earned other income than my salary. I now only have a salary income. Nothing else. How do I deregister for provisional tax purposes?

Unsure of the difference between tax no and vat no for my company

Posted 6 April 2016

Ive been issued a tax reference number for income tax for my newly registered company. I'm not sure what it is. It starts with 907---

How do i answer the marital status question on SARS eFiling?

Posted 5 April 2016

I got married in Dec 2015, but haven't managed to get a gap to go to Home Affairs to apply for a new ID book/card. This company where I freelance at don't even know that I got married. I tried to tell human resources,
late last year, but the woman said I can just provide them with copy of my new identity document, when I eventually get one. So now, WHAT do you suggest I DO when I log onto SARS e-filing,
Must I click the unmarried box? Or the married box?

If I have a voluntary RA of R1500 per month, what will my tax refund be

Posted 5 April 2016

If I have a voluntary RA of R1500 per month, how much do I get back?

Can I claim from a pension fund that was taxed?

Posted 4 April 2016

I have resigned in 2015 February - am l entitled to claim tax refund on my pension money that was taxed?

Does one pay tax for casual work and if not registered

Posted 4 April 2016

If a person works in a construction company and earns 450.00 per day sometimes full week sometimes short days unpaid and not registered how does he pay tax

Can I claim a tax refund for prior years?

Posted 4 April 2016

I have started working in 2006, but I never claimed a tax refund. Is possible for me to claim for all those years?
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