Running office from home? - can I claim for tax purposes?

Posted 25 June 2014

I am permanently employed and run my office from home , the company pays a portion of the rental and I pay the balance, this is not reflected on my payslip though, they merely deduct my portion of the rent from my salary and pay the full amount to the estate agents. The deduction is under "other" on my payslip, my question is will I be able to claim any amounts back for electricity , security etc etc ?

I am currently earning R8,500. What is my PAYE?

Posted 25 June 2014

I am currently earning R8,500. What is my PAYE?

Severance pay - how do I show it on an IRP5?

Posted 25 June 2014

I need to pay severance pay - what IRP5 code should I use to ensure it is taxed correctly?

NRFI CODE 3698 on the IRP5?

Posted 25 June 2014

My question is about code 3698 with the same amount that appears on code 3601,what does that amount on code 3698 mean? Is it the money I'm going to receive or what? Please help me understand these terms.

I need to fill in my ITR12?

Posted 24 June 2014

After registering on eFiling what is the next step?

NOT WORRKING CAN I CLAIM MEDICAL EXPENCES

Posted 24 June 2014

GOOD DAY I JUST WANT TO FIND OUT.I DIDN'T WORK FOR A YEAR BUT HAD MEDICAL EXPENSES. CAN I STILL CLAIM MEDICAL EXPENSES ON eFiling?

Can I claim tax refund?

Posted 24 June 2014

Can I claim a tax refund even though I don't work?

When should I register as provisional taxpayer from?

Posted 23 June 2014

I'm starting contract work on 1 July 2014 (payable by client in first week of August), in addition to salaried work. If I register as provisional taxpayer in July or August, would I still have to submit my first return this August, or should I wait until after Aug to actually register? I'm concerned that projected earnings to Feb15 will inflate what I'd need to pay in August, considering I wouldn't have earned it yet to keep the extra tax aside?

I work in sales, can I claim for my laptop and tablet which is used for work purposes?

Posted 23 June 2014

I work in sales, can I claim for my laptop and tablet which is used for work purposes?

Will I get money from SARS?

Posted 22 June 2014

Do petrol attendant also get refunds from SARS after being dismissed by their former employers?

Outstanding tax returns deceased 87 year old.

Posted 21 June 2014

My 87 year old father passed away in Feb 2014. The executor of the estate told me that they can't finalize estate because he hasn't submitted tax returns since 2010. All documents I have is his bank statements. He was a retired farmer and did not receive a pension. What should I do?

Wife's medical aid - do I get a deduction

Posted 20 June 2014

Will I be able to claim a tax deduction for myself if I am on my wife's medical aid? It costs more to join a medical aid on my own, rather than to join as a dependent, and I would like to know what the tax benefit is.In previous examples, you stated that each member can get a R230 per month tax credit - has this changed?We both earn salaries in excess of R30K per month

Employer's Personal Tax Return

Posted 19 June 2014

How would you complete your personal tax return if you left employment in November 2013; started your own business and contributed out of your own pocket for your Retirement Annuity and Medical Aid from December 2013 until end of 2014 Tax Year. You have also not drawn a fix salary the last 3 months of the 2014 Tax Year. You have also contributed 100% capital towards your business.

I want to know about tax certificates?

Posted 18 June 2014

Do you claim when you get a text certificate form your Medical Aid or what?

Do I have a tax number?

Posted 13 June 2014

Where can I find my tax number, I am selfemployed, was liquidated and want to register as an individual

What is the entertainment expense deduction limit per year?

Posted 13 June 2014

Hi Tax Tim
I am helping a small contractor with his books and I would like to know how much he can claim for entertainment expenses? Is there a limit per year? Also assisting my local church and have the same query for their entertainment expenses?

Difference between medical aid source codes?

Posted 12 June 2014

What's the difference between source code 3810, 4005 and 4474?

How to get a company to be in good standing tax clearance?

Posted 10 June 2014

I registered for a (pty) Ltd company and since I have the company have not made an profits as the company is not operational as yet, what steps should I take to get a tax clearance in good standing?>

What is PAYE?

Posted 10 June 2014

What does PAYE mean and what is it used for?

Can a former student reclaim tax paid while working as a student?

Posted 6 June 2014

When I was a student, I worked for a corporate (twice - 2012/2013, and 2013/2014) and paid SARS income tax on the money I earned. Can I reclaim this money?I do not have the pay slip, but I do have the IRP5 forms. Even though it is about 24 months later, can I still reclaim it? Are students required to pay tax?

What is a 'Tax Return' and who has to fill it in?

Posted 6 June 2014

What is a 'Tax Return' and who has to fill it in?

How does one get into arrears with SARS?

Posted 6 June 2014

How does a person get into arrears with Sars?

What happens when I have more than one IRP5. Different employers not employed at the same time.

Posted 5 June 2014

What happens when I have more than one IRP5. Different employers not employed at the same time. How will I complete my eFiling then?

TAX ON R4350 MONTHLY?

Posted 4 June 2014

HOW MUCH TAX ON A SALARY OF R4350 MONTHLY NO MEDICAL AID?

Yearly PAYE Total

Posted 4 June 2014

How do you calculate how much PAYE tax you are suppose to pay for the year? I looked at SARS tax tables and it is very confusing as there is rebates etc
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