Taxable Settlement agreement?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 September 2013

Hi Tim,

Last year (this financial year though) I left a job and had a settlement agreement with my ex-boss for outstanding monies for overtime as well as for medical expenses as a result of my work. We have had no contact since the settlement. When going to file at SARS I noticed he has included the full amount as income on my IRP5, where as only a small portion was for income and the rest to cover my medical bills. Am I correct in thinking that I am not liable for income tax on the S...

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How do I check if my return was successfully submitted?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 September 2013

Who do I contact so that they may check for me if my return was successfully submitted, and what information must I have at hand on inquiring?

Do you need to supply an IRP5 for freelance workers?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 September 2013

If we have a freelance guide that worked for us for a number of days in the year and they get an agreed payment from us (example of R 650 per day) and we do not deduct tax for this. Do we need to supply them with an IRP5? Take note that this person is not an employee of this company.

How will tax be calculated after I leave my job?

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 September 2013

Hi Tim
I am over 45 and have 20 yrs service with the state. I'm planning to exit. How will my tax be calculated?

SARS: Verification of Assessment

  Written by Marc   Posted 5 September 2013

Hi Tim

I submitted my return via efiling on 16 August 2013 and received notice to submit supporting documents which I did on 21 August 2013. It was confirmed that the supporting documents were in order. On 3 September 2013 I received SARS correspondence for my attention on efiling. When I logged in my efiling status is "Correction filed" and the description of the letter is "Completion letter". The contents of the letter is as follows:

"Dear Taxpayer

VERIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT...

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Incorporated versus sole prop for a new business

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 September 2013

Hi Tim. I am about to embark on a new venture and start up my own business. We are bound by various rules and regulations as per the HPCSA and are only able to practice in an incorporated or solus practice. I am feeling very unsure as to which is the best option tax wise? The gross monthly income of the practice is expected to start off at and vary between R30 000 and R50 000 per month. I will not have any partners or permanent employees. I work from home 50% of the time and am onsite (travellin...

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Claiming for medical expenses paid out of personal savings account.

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 September 2013

I did not have a fixed monthly income for the tax year ending Feb 2013. My medical expenses were covered from my personal savings account. I incurred medical expenses; can I still deduct the medical expenses paid from out of my private savings?

Working from SA, being paid in UK

  Written by Marc   Posted 4 September 2013

Living and Working in South Africa remotely to UK (IT).

Hi Tim

I lived in UK for 5 years and returned to SA in 2010. I have dual nationality (German and South African).

I have been working in SA for a local company since 2010 earning rands. I have now been approached by my previous employer in UK to work for them again remotely from SA.

If I am paid by them in pounds into my UK bank account where will I pay tax and will have have to bring in all my earnings to SA or can I only bring in what I need?...

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When will I get my money?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2013

How long will it take to refund my money?

Correction on return from 2007 - how long will it take to be assessed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2013

Hi,I submitted my IRP5 for this year. After doing that I was given a penalty, because my 2007 and 2008 returns was not done. I paid the penalty and sumbitted all the outstanding years. I was told that they are busy with a assesment on my 2007 return. This is now going on for 2months. Last week I realized that I made a mistake on my 2007 return, and that is why they are busy with the assesment. I requested a correction and filed it.Now how long do you think it will take for them to finish with th...

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How do I declare income earned outside SA and put into offshore acc?

  Written by Marc   Posted 3 September 2013

I act as a local consultant for a European company and earn regular income, which is paid into a offshore account and no tax deducted. I live in SA, working full time and earning a salary. What are the tax liabilities on the income earned in Europe and how is it declared?

Tax advantages of leasing a car?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2013

Hi, What are the advantages of leasing a vehicle for a business, tax benefits? Can I write off the lease payments made on the vehicle as expenditure and claim back from SARS?
Thanks.

How do I claim tax return fund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2013

How do I claim my tax return fund?

SARS assessment concluded

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 September 2013

What does "your assessment has been concluded" mean? Yet the call centre says they are awaiting supporting documentation?

Can I still claim year 2009 tax returns from the past?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 September 2013

Hi there just want to find out I got my irp5 form from 2009. Can I still claim my tax returns?

Can appeals be made to have assessment for previous year to be redone, with new evidence?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 September 2013

Hallo. For the last number of years my wife has been paying for our medical aid, via a direct debit every month. The medical aid is however in my name.

I have found out, from SARS, that my wife can get the benefit from this on her tax return, all she needs to do is to provide proof, e.g. bank statements etc, that she has paid for it or get letter from medical aid in that regard. This would suffice for this tax year. However last tax year, we did not do it like this, since I submitted it with my tax return and got no benefit from it, since my income was not large enough...

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SARS wants proof of expense claims made in husband's name, but I'm paying.

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2013

I'm currently a independent contractor and submitted my tax for office space, but my problem is the utilities and this are in my husbands name, although I'm paying it. SARS want proof. Can I submit although it's in his name? I have disputed.

Company registration necessary? I am a psychologist.

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 August 2013

Dear Tim,

I am a psychologist and started running a private practice at the beginning of the year. Renting office space and have other expenses that have been business related. So it is 'personal service'. Would it be advisable for me to register it as a business?

Can I re-do my return on SARS efiling?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 August 2013

Hi Tim,I submitted my tax return today through efiling, but after going through your blog I realised I did some things incorrectly, as I was out of the country for more than 6 months working on a company project. Is there any way that we can redo the return to include this?

Does -10c balance mean I'm not owed? I know I have been paying tax.

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 August 2013

Hi Tim! I submitted my tax return for 2012 and 2013 last week Friday. I wanted to claim in case I was owed. Afterwards I got an email and an SMS saying -10cents due. What does it mean?

How much is my tax on R10642 net?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 August 2013

If my employer had paid me (R10642 net) after deductions how much should my tax be?

I get paid R6500-R7500, how much tax do I pay every month?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 August 2013

Hi Tim, I work as assistant manager at a pizza restaurant in Johannesburg, my question is how much tax should be deducted in my monthly salary if I get paid R6500-7500 a month? How much should I take home after deductions?

I am paying for my daughter's medical aid. Can I claim from SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 August 2013

My daughter is a full time student with her own medical aid. But I am the one paying for it.Can I claim from SARS?

Could SARS refund my tax to a UK bank account or does it have to be to a SA account?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 August 2013

Hi Tim,
I worked in South Africa last year as UK citizen and have put in a tax return. It's calculated quite a bit back but now I have a message that reads 'AVS Bank with AVS verification pass'. I am back in the UK and SARS have said I can make someone power of attorney on my behalf, which I have duly done. They have agreed to take my paperwork to the SARS office with certified copy of my passport and my last ABSA bank statement.

My question is, to make life easier could SARS refund my tax to a UK bank account or does it have to be to my South Africa ABSA account?...

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How would I calculate my business provisional? I need to pay the first 6 months

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 August 2013

How would I calculate my business provisional, I need to pay the first 6 months on Friday 30 August.
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