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Can I get tax return?

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can I get a tax return

eFiling: Relocated overseas, no South African bank account and not returning to South Africa

  Written by Marc  

I moved to Australia from South Africa in June 2014. I closed my bank accounts as I won't be returning to South Africa. I was studying full time during the 2014 financial year so my tax return is NIL.

My question is how do I fill in the bank account declaration section (on eFiling) since I no longer have a South African bank account? Do I update my details to "I don't have a local bank account" or do I keep my previous banking details on the form as I closed my bank account after the 2014 year end?...



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Claiming a tax benefit for private car use without a car allowance

  Written by Marc  

i use my private car daily for business - driving to and from client meetings. I do not receive a formal travel allowance or claim for petrol. Is there a way for me to claim depreciation or a tax benefit when I submit my tax return? if so where on the return do I do this

Travel allowance

  Written by Marc  

I have a travel allowance and I am submitting prior years (2012, 2013) and I am under the Threshold R250000. If I do not claim the travel allowance will they forgive the penalty for non submission?

tax rebate on foreign country insurance premium payment

  Written by Marc  

While residing in New Zealand, my wife and I (both South Africans), took out a life insurance policy each with AIA New Zealand. We have returned to SA and pay the policy premiums annually Paid through my bank, Nedbank, Foreign Exchange. This years premiums totalled r22 000. Premiums increase annually due to the exchange rate. I would like to know whether I can claim a rebate from ZARS when I submit my tax return to ZARS.?

How long does SARS take to process change of bank details and to refund the money?

  Written by Marc  

I was told that I have a refund from SARS but I was suppose to go and verify my bank details, so I went and changed my bank details because the previous account was inactive. I did that on Saturday, and if I check the status on eFiling it says bank details status processing. How long does the processing take and when can I get my refund because I was told that it only takes 48 hours?

Submission of two IRP5's?

  Written by Marc  

I work for the department of education and get my salary from them but my school gives me a small bonus at the end of the year. I've already received my IRP5 from the school for the small bonus but not from the department. Could I submit a return for the bonus and then when I receive my IRP5 from the department submit again or should I wait and submit both at the same time?

I need advice on declaring tax deducted on dividends for shares I hold?

  Written by Marc  

How and where is Tax on dividends declared on eFiling?

polmed Tax certificate submission without receipts for claim?

  Written by Marc  

I received my Polmed Tax Certificate for 2014 where it reflects R13 000 due to me as I paid as medical aid don't cover this cost. Can I submit the Polmed Tax cerificate without sending any proof of receipts for my claim. I do have receipts at my deposal if required by Sars

Medical claim/disability child?

  Written by Marc  

I am a police officer earning app R19000 pm, I am on polmed medical aid and I paid R13000,00 out off my pocket when I went for an operation as this was above medical aid rates. I have the payment receipt. Can I claim my money through SARS. What portion will I get back if I am allowed to claim. I also have a daughter who is on chronic meds for last 11 years(epilepsy). Does she fall under the disability act with SARS, and if I register her as as "disability" child , would this have any positive im...



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RA contributions?

  Written by Marc  

I made contributions to RA's totaling R36 237. My saved eFiling report reflects this amount but the calculated summary reflects an amount of R23 182. Why is this?

Unclear with IT3A tax certificate?

  Written by Marc  

I received an IT3A form, what does this mean?

Tax relief for special need kids school fees?

  Written by Marc  

My son goes to a special need school, I would like to know if there is a tax relief for this?

When to submit my car kilometers log sheet?

  Written by Marc  

When can I bring kilometers log sheet for my car when claiming travel?

What is my tax refund this year?

  Written by Marc  

What is my refund for this year?

Income Tax Calculation?

  Written by Marc  

Please help?Tax Income only worked for 7months R49 000Tax @ 18% R8820Less: Primary Rebate (R12 040)Tax due = R0 Less: Employees Tax (R2100) REFUND from SARS (R2100)Is this correct?

Please define dependancy wrt to medical aid tax deductions,

  Written by Marc  

My daughter has recently graduated but is still unemployed, living at home and is therefore still dependent on us for her living expenses. She is registered as a taxpayer on account of small income from a family trust?

I would like to know if I can claim for my mobile account?

  Written by Marc  

I would like to know if I can claim for my mobile account? I use it for business and personal.

Medical Aid claim on ITR12?

  Written by Marc  

I was retrenched in Dec and kept my medical aid, can I claim my premiums also with my medical expenses?

I want to now if I get tax return out?

  Written by Marc  

i want to now if I can get tax return out

Verification documents for submission

  Written by Marc  

Dear Tim,I hope you can help I am really at wits' end right now with SARS. This is the situation. I subimitted my tax return via the efiling website on the 01/07/14. A refund was due to me due to private medical aid and dental procedures I paid cash which was rejected by the medical aid. On the 3rd according to my statment of account a refund was paid but then reversed the same happended for the 4th when I contacted the call centre they advised me that they had a system problem and that I...



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Tax Refund Calulator does not provide for persons with a Disability

  Written by Marc  

Your tax refund calculator does not request the amounts for persons with a disability ie. remedial school fees, travel etc. How would I calculate my potential tax refund then?

How long does SARS take to pay refund after requesting supporting documents?

  Written by Marc  

Hi I submitted my tax via eFiling on the 8/6/2014, and had previous years incomplete. So they asked for supporting documents (medical aid tax certificates) which I submitted immediately via eFiling how long will it take to be refunded when I call they say documents with auditors.

Worried about the negative on my ITA34?

  Written by Marc  

Must I be worried if SARS say they are -R2000 duo to me and the payment dates are going to be 1st sept and 30 sept.

Which code for no medical but medical expenses on my ITR12?

  Written by Marc  

On which code must I fill in if a have no medical aid but have medical expenses?
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