Are legal expenses for CCMA legal advice deductible?

  Written by Marc   Posted 24 November 2014

A company I worked for claimed intellectual property of software I developed in my private time for a private client. Their claim was based on the wording in my employment contract. When I refused to hand over the IP, they made my life a living hell. I left the company citing constructive dismissal and went to the CCMA. While I represented myself, I paid a labour lawyer for consulting on what to do.

Can the costs of the labour lawyer be seen as a legal expense even though I lost the CCMA case? I was claiming 12 months salary which would have been taxable....

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What do I apply for in Freelance?

  Written by Marc   Posted 23 November 2014

Hi.I am getting paid a fixed monthly amount from a company to do merchandising for them 3 times a week.This is my only source of income? (R7000,00 per month)I will also need to pay my petrol with this income as the job require traveling?What do I need to apply as?will it be a tax directive or a provisional tax payer?

Young Disabled rebates applicable?

  Written by Marc   Posted 22 November 2014

What are the rebates for disabled people below age 65?

Implications for permanent residence application if non-res performs work outside SA for SA employer

  Written by Marc   Posted 22 November 2014

Hi Tim,I am responding to your answer to a question: https://www.taxtim.com/blog/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-a-tax-resident-of-south-africa#comment-1301I don't seem to be able to respond within the thread.I am in a similar position - also a UK national on a local contract since April 2012 (first two years on an intra-company transfer visa, now on a general work permit) and it looks like I might have to work on projects outside SA.If I do this and reduce my tax liability, what does this do to my a...

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Treatmnet of taxable earnings refunded in clawback of maternity leave

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2014

My question is around the treatment of the tax on maternity leave that is clawed back. Our company pays 4 months full pay while an employee is on maternity leave,but there is a clawback should the employee resign within 12 months of returning from maternity leave.

We calculate the clawback on a gross salary plus allowances and any benefit payments, eg: Basic pay, plus travel allowance, plus company paid medical aid, plus company paid provident fund, and deduct the sum of these from any outstanding money due to the employee. We deduct the total due as an advance and credit the cost centre accordingly....

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How to claim Motorcar expenses

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2014

I am self employed (Handyman) and use my car to get to the places of business. I keep a log of km traveled for business. SARS informs me I am NOT allowed to claim any expenses with respect to my motor vehicle. Is that true? If not how to go about it?

Claim full loan premium vs only interest paid

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2014

For investment properties, how do I declare the full debit order amount as a loss, instead of only the interest paid on the loan?

Previous company did not forward IRP5 , now I am being penalized.

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2014

I really hope that you can help me. I have incurred a penalty because my previous employer did not forward my IRP5 for this passed financial year and therefore I did not file for that job's IRP5. Is there anyway that I can resubmit with the additional form? I was owed a rebate but now with the penalty, that is no more, and also if it is possible to resubmit, will a once again receive a rebate?

I really hope that there is a way to rectify this.

Started late in the year - when do I file and will I receive a refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2014

I started working at a company in August of this year (2014).My gross annual salary is R360,000/year.Since I am paying taxes based on a full 12-month cycle but would only have worked 7 months by End of March 2015, when do I need to file my first tax return and would I be eligible for a refund?Many thanks,Gideon

Do students doing internship pay tax and also earning less than R5000?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2014

I have been paying tax since I was a house committee at the university getting less than R500 then I became student assistant and got paid less than R4000 and still paid tax now i'll be doing my internship and will be getting around R5000 I want to know how much does one has to earn to pay tax because someone told me it has to be more than R5000?

should I do a tax form.

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2014

I've worked in the DRC up to June 2013. Then I was put on pension. I was unemployed up to April 2014. I was not sure whether I still have to do my tax certificate. Thanks

Am I deducted or refunded?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2014

I am from the SARS for the first time in my life to submit my tax returns, I have received a sms Amount -R1459.79 does this mean its penalty or its an amount I receive on my bank?

VAT REFUND - WHEN WILL IT BE PAID?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2014

HI I HAD FILLED MY VAT REFUND AND THEREAFTER REALISED THAT IT WAS IN CORRECT AFTER I HAD FILLED MY CORRECTION IT ADVISED ME THAT MY REFUND VERIFICATION WAS COMPLETE DOES THIS MEAN I DONT NEED TO SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. AS THE GREENLIGHT HAS REFLECTED?

What does minus mean on my tax return results?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 November 2014

If assessment notice has a negative in front of the amount stated, does that mean you owe SARS?

If I have rental income can I claim the interest paid on my mortgage as an expenditure?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2014

If I have rental income can I claim the interest paid on my mortgage as an expenditure?

Bonds and Levies Tax deductable?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2014

1st time submitter, just completed and wanted to know if property costs like levies and bonds are factored in, as well as rental income?

Went from being owed to owing SARS money?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2014

Hey there, I am very confused. I originally filed and I was due a refund of R5429, but then I was asked to submit supporting documents . When I did this ,I was notified that I now have to pay R4790 back to SARS. I do not understand what is happening, how do I go from being owed money to now owing money? I really hope that you can help me.

How to input a donation on eFiling?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2014

I made a Section 18A donation. There is nowhere to input it on my eFiling. How do I enter and what is the source code?

where to fill in the primary rebate amount on the 2014 tax return form?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2014

Where do I fill in the primary rebate amount on the 2014 tax return form, for PAYE tax payers?

travel claims on fixed & commission income

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2014

I work for a company that pays me a fixed salary but also pays commission on extra work I bring in.
They do not pay me for any travel at all,. Can I claim work related travel on my tax return?

How do I know whether to deduct wear and tear or lease payments on travel claim against allowance

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2014

I receive a vehicle allowance and use a hired purchased vehicle for business use and need to know how to choose between depreciation (wear & tear) or lease payment on Travel Claim Against Allowance.

I guess what I'm asking is whether SARS sees a hired purchase payment the same as a lease agreement payment.

May I choose between the greater of the two?

Tax exemption on foreign employment income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2014

I own a consulting company and have been contracted to do work oversees.
I expect to be out of the country for more than 183 days including a period exceeding
60 consecutive days.

I believe I am eligible for the tax exemption on my income for the period.
However I am unsure if I am defined as an independent contractor?
I pay myself a monthly salary from the company and therefore I believe I should
be regarded as an employee and not an independent contractor.
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take home salary R4650 do I need topay?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2014

my salary is R5000 and R4650 after deduction,do I need to pay tax?

Will I get a refund in november wrt my medical aid?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2014

for the last 2 years I received a refund from SARS re: Medical Aid in Novemberwill I get one this year?

Can I claim depreciation on my vehicle

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 November 2014

Depriciation on my vehicle
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