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How do I know what the status of my audit or verification is?

  Written by Evan  

Hi TaxTim. How do I know what the status of my Audit or verification is? I've submitted supporting documents on the same day 8 July 2015. They usually say 30 days but in the past it was usually sorted out within a few days. I'm due a refund of R28k.

I made a silly mistake :(

  Written by Evan  

Hi there TaxTim

I religiously file my tax returns every year and made a horrid mistake this year. I was due a refund from my 2015 tax return (did the return on 01/07/2015) and haven't received it as yet. After calling their call centre, I was told to complete my 2011 tax return. I did this and checked my 2010 and 2009 to ensure all information was correct, accurate and submitted. (I was thinking, chances are, they would tell me to submit 2010 and 2009 to process my refund after submitting 2011. )...



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Tax refund for registering with health profesionals council

  Written by Evan  

Can I get a tax refund for registering with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)?

How much tax of R763,143 on resignation

  Written by Evan  

I work for a parastatal company for eleven years. I have resigned with a package of R763,143. Kindly help me to know how much will I be taxed.

Can I dropoff documents for review in the SARS office box?

  Written by Evan  

I have submitted my tax return via SARS eFiling and have been requested to submit the documents for review. I am not able to upload those on SARS eFiling. Can I copy them and deliver them into the box outside the Randburg SARS office?

Scared because amount refundable to me is negative amount

  Written by Evan  

I have just submitted my tax and it says the following "Thank you for submitting your income tax return for the 2015 year of assessment. Your assessment has been concluded and reflects an amount refundable to you of R -11958. 52"

Does that mean I owe SARS R11958. 52?

What is the difference between a Tax Certificate and the Tax Directive?

  Written by Evan  

What is the difference between a Tax Certificate and the Tax Directive? I have asked my Funds Administrator from my previous work to provide me with a Tax Directive but they sent me a Tax Certificate. I am getting a message from SARS that my tax return has been put on-hold because there is a Tax Directive that's outstanding. Please assist.

Tax on salary R10000 plus petrol allow R2 000

  Written by Evan  

I am starting a new job. My salary will be R10 000,00 a month plus a R2 000 petrol allowance. No other benefits. What can I expect to clear?

Employer fail to help me with my IRP5 which is outstanding at SARS

  Written by Evan  

I went to my previous employer for IRP5 which is outstanding. They told me they don't have that IRP5 so now I don't know what to do...

Error on return

  Written by Evan  

If I make a mistake on my tax return and it's already filed how can it be corrected?

Home office, and tax expense deductions

  Written by Evan  

I have two questions:

1. Under what circumstances can one claim "home office" deductions (code 4028)? And what items can one claim?

2. What can one claim a deduction for under code 4043 "allowable accountancy expense"? (Eg. If a tax practitioner filed our tax return last year, would be able to claim that expense?)

Thank you!

When does a company qualify for a refund from SARS?

  Written by Evan  

If a company makes a loss does SARS refund them some of the expenses? Otherwise when does a company usually receive a refund from SARS?

Can a School Principal claim depreciation as a deduction on certain assets he uses for work puposes?

  Written by Evan  

Can a School Principal claim depreciation on his laptop, cellphone and car that he bought himself but uses a lot for school/work purposes?

Completion letter - what is that?

  Written by Evan  

I just receive an SMS from SARS which says a completion letter has been issued, what is that?

What must I do to get the IRP5 from them?

  Written by Evan  

I can't get an IRP5 from my previous employers in 2012 where I was hired by a outsourcing agency to work for another company they had a contract with, they are giving me the run around as to go to the outsourcing agent or to the company I worked for, no one seems to have my IRP5.

But if I was able to file last year and get my tax returns without SARS requesting this information why do they want it now when they have to give me my tax returns for this year and what must I do to g...



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May I deduct for depreciation on photographic equipment bought in 2010 now being used for work?

  Written by Evan  

I bought photographic equipment over a period since 2010, the last in February 2015. My previous employer supplied me with equipment to do my job, with the result that I was not allowed any tax deductions for wear-and-tear (depreciation). At my current employer I am using my own equipment on a base of about 60% for work and 40% for private use. Am I allowed to deduct in 2015 for equipment bought since 2010 until 2015?

SARS status says correction filed

  Written by Evan  

Hi, My SARS eFilling status is "Correction Filed" and my my SARS status is "Return - Assessed" (your tax return has been assessed and you should recieve your notice of assessment as a attachment in you SARS eFilling profile in the next 2 weeks.

When I submitted my tax return I was selected for verification and had to upload supporting documents. I have received SARS eFilling status is "Correction Filed" and my SARS status is "Return - Assessed" two weeks ago and have not received not...



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Medical aid and husband's tax return

  Written by Evan  

Hi I am putting in my tax return - my question is I am on my husband's medical aid. Do I include all this information in my tax return? We are on a hospital plan and he puts in all our Dr's bills on his tax return. Please let me know asap.

Regards
Jenny

What do I tell SARS if I can't get my IRP5?

  Written by Evan  

I used to work for retail when I was a student and worked some weekends got paid differnt amounts depending on my days worked ranging from R200 to R450 a week but I did not get a payslip, now SARS is asking for an IRP5 for 2012 when I was working there. I can't get any thing as I was not getting a payslip I even have no proof that I worked there.

How much do you charge for your sevices.

  Written by Evan  

How much do you charge for your services? (Tax Return). My first time with you and I need to be sure before I can submit.

Foreign Earned Income

  Written by Evan  

Hi, I am wondering about the tax I pay, if any, if I am earning my income overseas. In my case I earn in Indonesia, and the money gets deposited into an Indonesian account. I would like to send my money back to South Africa though. I would only be in South Africa for 1 to 2 months of the year. What tax would I have to pay, if any?

Do you assist with ITR14 completions?

  Written by Evan  

Do you assist with ITR14 completions for company tax returns?

What is the threshold for presonal tax return ?

  Written by Evan  

Do I have to submit my tax return if my salary is R19003 Gross PM?

Common reasons for a SARS audit

  Written by Evan  

I want to know why are some people being audited and some not being audited?

Tax on R25,000 interest for last year?

  Written by Evan  

I have earned R25,500 interest for the year 2014/15. How much tax do I pay?
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