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Do I submit a travel log book for code 3702



I am paid re-imbursive travel allowance at more than SARS prescribed rate and I have traveled more than 8000 kms this year (business). The re-imbursive allowance has been included under code 3702. Do I need to submit a travel log book when I submit the tax return?

Where to I add IT3b and 3c information on ITR12?



My mother is 74 years and does not work nor contribute to an annuity. She receives interest at Investec, Finbond, Absa Moneymarket and Satrix. She received only IT3b and 3c's. No IRP5 or IT3a. Father passed away January 2014 and she only received pension since March 2014. Incurred medical expenses. Where do I ad the IT3b and 3c information on ITR12?

Medical Tax Credit



I Would like to know if there is any way I can get my medical aid tax credit monthly if my employer don't deduct my medical Aid? I changed jobs and my previous employer used to deduct my medical aid and I received the tax credit monthly with my salary. I now feel conned as I have to wait a whole year to receive this money. We are 5 people on the medical aid - so yes is quite a bit of money

Can I claim if I get commission that's less than 50% of my income?



What can I claim for if I get commission that is less than 50% of my income?

What does correspondence from SARS mean?



I have submitted my IRP5 through eFiling and got a message saying A Statement of Account has been issued on SARS eFiling. Than after 2 days I received another message saying SARS has issued correspondence in my name. I'm so confused please explain 2 me what does all this mean.

What step should I take now since I have never submitted any returns?



Please excuse my ignorance but help me understand.

1.I have not submitted any tax returns since 2010,and I have been in and out of work since then, what steps should I be taking now?
2.Have been paying my taxes during my employment periods.
3.Am currently permanently employed since Feb2014 and I have received my IRP5 from my employer

Can I claim travel allowance on a car I use daily, but is registered and financed in my spouses name



We have a vehicle registered in my spouses name & finance is in her name as well. I am am the primary driver of the car. She does not have car allowance at work but I do. We keep a logbook and records. Can I claim travel allowance on my tax return for this car?

Groupscheme cash payout included on tax return and supported by tool



I belonged to a group scheme with my previous employer. I resigned mid last year. I requested the group scheme to pay out in cash subject to tax in order to use the amount to fund a business opportunity. This means tax was correctly calculated and paid to SARS when it paid out. I am working for a new employer in the mean time as a permanent employee. Should I also add the group scheme pay out on my tax return and will your tool assist me in completing the tax return correct?

Salary below threshold and claiming deductions when calculating income tax?



HMy salary for the 2014 tax year is below the threshold. I have a retirement annuity fund and medical aid.

Will SARS take my allowable deductions into account when calculating tax payable/refund? Or am I not allowed to claim these deduction?

Do I have to update my new employer's details?



How do I submit my IRP5?

Claiming for commission and basic salary



I am a commission earner but I still get a basic salary as well (from the same company). What can I claim for?

I don't now what date I must put in for the current tax year?



I Don't understand the tex year 2014

Audited on claim for special needs child's expenses, whats the best way to submit receipts



We have an autistic son which we claimed special tutuion, additional medical and other expenses.We have done this previously but this year we were audited. When we submit proof.ie invoices of tution, what is the best way to submit receipts for nappies and supplements, ie. would we scan in each till slip or can we just submit our excel sheet?

Don't pay income tax on rental income?



I earn R408 000 p/year (from property rentals).
I don't pay income tax
Will SARS find out?

Can a commission earning employee without a travel allowance claim depreciation on a vehicle - 4027



I am a commission earning employee without a travel allowance - am I able to claim depreciation on my vehicle due to the fact that I use my vehicle daily for work purposes ( driving to and from clients ) under section 4027 ?

Timeline for verification process with SARS?



My returns have been pulled for verification. Please explain the timeline for this process as I have uploaded all the supporting docs required?

Who pays the tax on fringe benefit 3808?



On fringe benefit 3808, who pays tax on it, do the employee pay tax & does the employer get back from SARS for this? How does this work?

SARS status return - data submitted to ITS



Return - data submitted to its. I see this under SARS status but I haven't been asked for supporting documents, what does this mean?

Cell Phone Expenses as a tax deduction?



On my IRP5 for 2014, my commission (code 3606) is more than double my actual salary (code 3601). If this is the case, may I claim for any costs incurred for cell phone expenses for the 2014 tax period?

Electronic refund and reversal on my ITSA from SARS?



My ITSA for 2014 shows an electronic refund then a reversal. And I submitted my return on the 1st of July and still haven't received my refund. What does this mean?

Tax calculation on R850 000



How much tax will I pay on R850 000 say if I resign end of this year

Statement of Local Assets and Liabilities (SOALA01) on personal tax return?



My personal tax return is asking me to fill out a Statement of Local Assets and Liabilities (SOALA01).
Why am I been asked to do this? How can I get it away?

I work at a company and earned some income from unit trust investments. I don't own a business.

Office Expenses Disallowed?



I have submitted my tax return and submitted the supporting documentation after a request to do so for an assessment/audit. I have received the outcome of the assessment to say that the home office expenses are disallowed. Which is odd, seeing as I went through the same process last year (including assessment) and they were allowed. I have two IRP5's from different employers and for the one, I 100% do the work from home. Is it worth disputing the outcome of the assessment or should I just le...

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Can I redo my tax return after submission?



Can I resubmit my tax return after I eFiled? I am not happy with the figure?

Medical Aid deduction not calculating on eFiling?



I pay my medical aid out of my own pocket every month and I have 3 dependents. When I fill out my medical aid on my e-filing section (4040 and 4020), the tax calculator does not change. I am sure I should be receiving something back for medical expenses. I pay - R5000 per months for medical aid and I have also had around R14 000 expenses that the medical aid did not cover. Is there something wrong with eFiling ?
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