Does SARS verify medical information with the medical schemes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 21 August 2014

I submitted my return on the 3rd July 2014, and still have not received my refund, I was requested to submit supporting docs which I did, I even went to the branch to submit the documents on the 11th July 2014, every time I call their call center i'm being told its still being assessed? why so long? I have medical aid, do they actually call the medical schemes to verify information with them or what?

Can my wife claim medical expenses that we pay jointly on her return alone?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2014

Both my wife and I are employed taxpayers. Her gross salary is in the order of 24000/month and mine is in the order of 34000/month as of January 1st of next year (it's slightly less at the moment). Our medical aid payment is about R1900/month. Last year, I didn't get any benefit for this on my tax return, since the total contributions were less than 7.5% of my salary. Is it legal and acceptable for me to stop claiming any medical expenses on my tax return, and having her claim it all on hers? If...

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WHEN SUBMITTING A TAX RETURN, DO I RECEIVE MONEY BACK?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2014

WHEN SUBMITTING TAX, DO I RECEIVE MONEY BACK?

Will I get my refund even though ITSA has been selected for audit?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2014

Amazing blog u help so many people.

What does it mean when says my statement of account assessed but on my ITSA it says YES I have been selected for audit .

SARS supporting docs - Home Office Expenses?

  Written by Marc   Posted 20 August 2014

I have a client who needs to submit supporting docs for income received from the employer while working at home. A SARS rep mentioned it needs to be submitted in standard calculation format. What is this format?

Time duration to payment on SARS income tax verification

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 August 2014

Hi there. I've submitted my tax return. I received a notification that SARS has to verify my tax return. I've submitted all the necessary documentation. How long does this normally take, for them to verify and pay me?

Please give an example how to calculate the medical rebates?

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 August 2014

Tim,I am a Mathematical Literacy teacher and we do tax calculations. Is it possible to give an example how to calculate the medical rebates?

Why does employer put the same amount on code 4005, 4474 and 3810 yet I contribute 100% to own med?

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 August 2014

Why would an employer put the same amount on code 4005, 4474 and 3810 yet I contribute 100% to own my medical aid? The deductions are directly subtracted from my CTC and the company contributes 0% and therefore I don't have any fringe benefit.

Do I have to pay PAYE and what is my nett amount?

  Written by Marc   Posted 19 August 2014

If I earn R6000 per month:
1. how much would I clear after UIF
2. Do I have to pay any PAYE? If so how much?
3. And after R500 for my own RA?

Can we claim if we pay for our uniforms?

  Written by Marc   Posted 18 August 2014

We are wearing uniforms at the medical practice where I work and we are spending money on this monthly can we claim from SARS for this?

2015 Provisional Tax figures please?

  Written by Marc   Posted 18 August 2014

1. Tax tables for 20152. Tax Rebates - Primary & Secondary3. Tax Thresholds for over 654. Exempt portion on investment interest - over 65

Does a "Statement of Account: Assessed Tax" mean the process is complete?

  Written by Marc   Posted 18 August 2014

My original tax assessment was submitted on 29 July. SARS requested for supporting documentation and this was uploaded through eFiling on 30 July. On 6 August a document named "Statement of Account: Assessed Tax" was uploaded to my eFiling profile, but I have not received any notification or payment from SARS. Does the Statement of Account mean that the process is now complete? I have always received my refund within a matter of days, but it is now 12 days later and I haven't heard anything from...

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Is my travel allowance too high for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 18 August 2014

Please help, I receive a fixed travel allowance of R9400pm (car R4400 fuel R5000) under code 3701 which is taxed at 80% by my employer. My cars value is 160K and I do approximately 45K a year (12-15K personal) I keep a logbook. Will this be regarded negatively by SARS and more importantly would I possibly have to pay in an amount?

Aviation License upgrades and renewals deductions

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 August 2014

Im in the aviation training side of the industry and therefore I need to upgrade as well as renew my license every year in order to continue working. Some of the training I have done has been on loan with the company I work for, which I repay every month however some of it I have also payed cash. Can I claim any of these as deductions on my ITR12?

Can attorney's fees be deducted against rental income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 August 2014

I bought an investment property in the 2014 tax year, which I currently rent out.
In the process of buying the property I paid the transfer attorney fees of R10 620 and the bond attorney R12 963.
Am I allowed to include these amounts in my ITR12 tax return as Local Business Expenditure under Legal Fees or some other category?

Can I get a tax number as a foreigner

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 August 2014

What can I do to have a tax number?. I am a foreigner and my our company had been deducting tax from my salary for a year now.

Why am I not receiving my refund from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 16 August 2014

I submitte my return but they didn't pay me

Does electronic refund shows my funds are coming

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 August 2014

What does it mean if my statement of account reads electronic refunds" showing a date for tomorrow? i.e. checked today, 15/08/2014 and electronic refund shows 16/08/2014. does it mean that my refund will reflect in my bank account tomorrow, 16/08/2014?

Tax Free Unit Trust Investments?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 August 2014

Is there any other tax saving unit trust that one can invest in other than an RA or Pension fund. I heard there is a R 30 000 pa allowance if you invest in the right unit trust (or is this from 2016?)

When am I getting tax refund from SARS ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 August 2014

I have already submitted my request for the year 2014 but did not receive money from SARS as yet, I have scanned and emailed through the documents and 21 days is over since.

What is Personal Income Tax Assurance Audit?

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 August 2014

Hi Tim,

I submitted my tax return on the 1st of July and got a letter to submit documents which I did and corrected a mistake that was in filling the return on the same day. I am not sure why but I received 2 letters and I decided to attach the documentation to the other one on the 17th. I have a refund due to me but every time I call the tell me I am still being audited. PIT Assurance Audit- what kind is that? I haven't heard anything from them asking for anything but they tell me th...

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need to submit another irp5

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 August 2014

Could you please help me? I am registered on eFiling and received a ITR12 from my previous employer submitted on eFiling, I filled in all the details and submitted to SARS and was assessed and I received a refund. Now I received a IRP5 from my current employer but is not submitted on eFiling by them. Can I submit this IRP5 on eFiling and if so how do I do that?

Do provisional tax payers that have PAYE deducted and paid over monthly have to submit 1/2 year retu

  Written by Marc   Posted 15 August 2014

If I am a provisional tax payer and my company pays my PAYE over to SARS on a monthly basis, do I have to fill in the half return. Can I not just state that PAYE is deducted and paid over monthly. I earn dividends and some interest over and above my monthly salary.

Are ex company 50% share of med subs taxable in hands of retiree of over 70?

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 August 2014

I AM OVER 70 AND RETIRED . IF MY EX EMPLOYER PAYS 50 % OF MY MED SUBSCRIPTIONS MAY I CLAIM IT.S SHARE TOGETHER WITH MY SHARE FOR TAX PURPOSES SAY FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS THANKS?

At what stage must a SP register for tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 14 August 2014

I run as a sole-proprietor a small beauty business. I have been a student and then on completion of studies decided to work for myself. I am alone in my business and have built up the earning capacity slowly, due to my expenses of buying equipment and upgrading my home salon as I go along. I don't pull a salary for myself of over R8000.00 per month and some months only draw about R2500.00I am not registered for TAX personally as I looked at the tax tables and did not seem to earn enough to...

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