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Rebate on travel allowance



How can I calculate what to expect on tax return rebate for travel allowance?

How do I get a Tax recalculation?



I erroneously declared company Travelling in my 2015 tax returns, when I have Travelling allowance. How do I rectify this?

SARS code 3702 not being taxed



Good day. I have codes 3701 and 3702 on my IRP5. I claim more then the SARS rate due to the fact that our rate includes fuel, maintenance, capital, insurance and depreciation. I was told by SARS the employer is not taxing the 3702 reimbursement. I now owe SARS. How do one correct such a scenario not to owe monies at assessment. Thank you
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Car expense claims as a full commission earner



I started as an estate agent and I have not kept records of my mileage and the car is paid up, what can I claim as a vehicle expense and depreciation

Mileage claims



Good day, i work on the road every day and get my mileage paid to me monthly separate from my salary and don't get taxed on it. What do I need to submit my taxes?

Work done for previous employer after hours



I have done some work for my previous employer after hours to assist until the new person is employed. We agreed upon a hourly rate. I must now be paid for these hours. What will be better for me:
1. To invoice the previous employer for the hours
Or
2. Let them pay me through their payroll as their employee?

What will the income tax implications be with both these options?

Have an IRP5 but am an independent consultant, how do I answer some questions?



I was part-time employed for 5 months of Tax year 2015, for which I have an IRP5. But I have made income elsewhere throughout the year as an independent consultant (freelancer). I am a little uncertain how to answer some questions, such as: "Did you spend any other money related to your earnings that you think you can claim as a deduction? You must have an amount next to source code 3606 (commission) on an IRP5 to qualify". The expenses I'd like to log relate to work that is not reflected on an ...

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Medical aid supporting docs



Hi. I have claimed for medical aid contributions and excess medical expenses out of pocket. SARS is auditing me, do I have to submit the actual slips for the out of pocket expenses (i. E. Every consult invoice and proof of payment)? Or is the summary from the medical aid (which shows claims and what was not covered - it has both full claim amount and out of pocket expense numbers reflected) sufficient?

Tax Deduction for Personal Vehicle



I am busy completing my Tax tax return with TaxTim, under the Tax Deduction section there is a wear and tear section. Can I depreciate the value of my personal car if I am still paying it off?

Deduction for travelling to work



Where do I enter my deduction for travelling to work as an independent contractor?

All I find is this:
"Did you spend any money on business travel which you do not get a travel allowance or reimbursement for? You must be a commission earner to answer Yes. Look for source code 3606 on your IRP5. Your Commission MUST also be more than 50% of your total income as stated on your IRP5. "

And this:
"Do you receive a travel allowance from your employer? Click Yes if source codes 3701 or 3702 appear on your IRP5, AND if you kept a vehicle logbook. "...

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What taxes would be applicable to my gross salary in UK?



Dear Tim, I am a provisional tax payer in South Africa. What would my tax parameters be if employed and paid by UK company?

Income from consulting



Where do I indicate my income from freelance consulting? I was not employed and thus did not receive an IRP5/IT3a from an employer.

Medical aid claim for claims submitted after year end



Hi. I submitted a medical aid claim after the tax year end for a procedure which was done in February 2015. Medical aid only paid a portion of the claim due to the nature of my medical aid plan. The amount not paid for by the medical aid is not reflecting on my medical aid tax certificate for 2015. I do have the original invoices. Can I add it on my tax return for this year or only next year?

Provisonal tax versus monthly tax



I am currently an independent consultant and I know I currently qualify as a provisional tax payer. Is there a way of paying my tax monthly (as a normal employee) by myself without having to pay the two major payment twice a year?

Independent contractors - which form?



1- If a person is an independent contractor which form do they fill?

2- What happens if they have not been paying provisional tax, are there penalties?

Why do I have to pay R199 ?



Why must I pay R199 to make tax returns?

Can I claim my expenses for traveling to work everyday? My tax code is 3616.



Can I claim my expenses for traveling to work everyday? My tax code is 3616.

Tax on Cash Lump Sum



I have resigned and Agreed with my current employer to get paid my 3 month notice pay since I am starting my own business. How much tax is applied to a cash lump sum (3month notice 220k leave pay 70k), can I apply for a tax directive.

Does TaxTim work for self-employed, freelance individuals?



Does TaxTim work for self-employed, freelance individuals?

How to declare other income, if when combined with interest income is still below the threshhold



I resigned my job to study. I have an income on an investment of - R7000 pa and I did some adhoc consulting for a company for which I earned R30000. My wife's tax adviser told me that I still need to submit a tax return as I have income from two different sources. He also said that I don't need to register as a provisional tax payer as I am not actively generating an income that will exceed the tax threshold. (I understand that should I consistently do more freelance work and if my income increases that in future I may have to register as a provisional tax payer. )...

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What type of forms to submit to represent your vehicle logbook



When asked to submit your logbook to SARS, can I use the petrol claim forms for the starting and ending month of that financial year or should I include all the months?

How do I pay tax as an independent contractor



I am an independent contractor. I started working part-time but have since progressed to full-time. Previously I did not earn enough to qualify to pay tax. However, from the beginning of this year working full-time I would need to pay tax. I have been onto the SARS website which shows my ITA34. I submitted this to SARS and it came back that I don't owe anything, which I am not sure is true. I don't want to have any trouble with SARS for not paying. What is the best way to go about in this situat...

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Do you get taxed more in year that you had income or where there was minimal or no income?



I left my job in August 2015 and want to withdraw a portion of the provident fund in Nov 2015, i. E. In the same tax year as when I worked 6 months (March - August 2015). Am currently unemployed/self employed. What is the best time to withdraw in such a way as to save on tax. In 2015 year or wait for new tax year (Feb, 2016) where income is R0. 00?.

Home office Expenses disallowed



I'm a normal salary employee (not a commission earner) that work from home in a dedicated office 4 days a week, and I travel to the office one day a week. I tried to claim for a home office, and on my tax return I got the message "Home office Expenses disallowed". No reason given. I've tried querying, but they give me a case number, but never resolve the query. My employee contract is very old, and doesn't have the arrangement in. Can I give a letter from my employer as proof? What other documen...

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Earn a salary but fill my own fuel



Hi, hope you can assist me with a question. I currently earn a basic salary as I'm employed as a rep, I fill my own fuel when going out to see customers. My question is : can I claim for km I travel for business?
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