Do life insurance payments fall under income protection for tax deduction purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 July 2013

I would just like to find out if life insurance payments qualify for the income protection tax benefit for tax return purposes? If not, please confirm if disability cover qualifies?

Thanks

I was on the employer medical aid for 9 months which amounted to R21 384 for the rest of the tax yea

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

I was on the employer medical aid for 9 months which amounted to R21 384 for the rest of the tax year I was on my own medical aid and the total became R6780. What do I put on 4040 either amounts or do I only put R6 780. Also will my son's speech therapy be considered a total of R1 725 on 4022? When I calculate the result it shows nothing on 4008. Is this right?

Why is the source code 4008 on my ITR12 income tax return = 0?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

4005 = 19404.00
4474 = 19404.00
4116 = 2760.00
How come my 4008 = 0

What does "ring-fencing" mean especially in relation to property claims?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

When earning rental income there is a big section on your tax form to fill out. At the end of this section you specify whether it was a profit or loss (4210 and 4211). For a loss (4211) you get the option of ring-fencing with the text "Should the loss incurred be excluded (ring-fenced) for the calculation of your tax liability?"

What does this option mean? Everything I've read about it is incredibly confusing and full of legal jargon I don't understand. Under what circumstances should...

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I want to find out if we can claim expense from winding up an estate & bond transfer costs from SARS

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

My wife passed away last year and the estate has now been wound by Old mutual Trust. The fees that I paid was -R52 000-00. OMT gave me a statement which I was said to keep for tax purposes. Can any cost be recovered from SARS? Our Property was on both our names. The property was transferred to my name and the bond was paid up. Can the transfer cost be recovered from SARS?

Allowable Deductions 2013- Medical Aid Taxable Income?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

I am trying to do the right thing by filing my return, but what I am getting is confusing. My total income is (3601- R555 184;3805- R75 694; 3810- R72 830; 3616- R8 175;3809- R500) = total 712 383.

When I complete my return and do a mock lation it shows I owe R1225,64. My medical aid tax credit (4116) is R9 216 - for 4 people. My question is why am I being levied R 217 093.20 (for R712 383) without any deductions especially for medcial aid contributions? There is rebate of R20 656 de...

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Hi Tim, I get travel reimbursement from my company at R3.24 per km traveled.

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

The code on my IRP5 is 3703. Should I claim costs against this?

What does SARS deem to be a disability?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

Hi TaxTim,

My Partner suffers from epilepsy. He was diagnosed in 2010. In 2011 He was put on temporary Disability by his psychiatrist. In 2012 he returned to work.

I have read up on the SARS guidelines as to what defines a disability and would like to make sure if I answer yes to the question regarding disabilities of Spouse or Children.

Where on my tax return form would I see how much is due to me?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

You cannot see this on your return, only if you push the calculator button. Alternatively you can use the TaxTim refund calculator.

Refund calculator

How to claim for km used and for own private vehicle use for work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

The new information to create your personal income tax return now only give you a option "do you want to claim expenditure against the employer provided vehicle.

Where do the medical aid tax credits reflect on calculation of results?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

I have just filed my return and horrified to see I must pay in - the first time ever. Noticed on calculation of results under deduction the there is 0 reflected for allowable medical deductions. Then where are the medical tax credits reflected if at all?

I have not kept a logbook but I can almost accurately estimate total business travel, what can I do?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 July 2013

Travel allowance can you help with retrospective reconstruction of log book and how much is the service?

Tax refund query?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 June 2013

Last year I worked for the education in the Eastern Cape, the grade 12 marking project. 25%( R1400 ) of my salary was deducted and reportedly paid to the Receiver of Revenue. I was later informed to collect the IRP5 and claim the amount with SARS hence I am not a taxpayer because I'm not working. I would like to execute the claim but my problem is that I'm in Cape Town. I was assuming that my previous employer will do the eFiling process and receive the SMS from SARS for bank details confirmati...

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How do I claim for 2 medical aid contributions?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 June 2013

I have contributed to a medical aid for 6 months in a private capacity and 6 months through my ex employer. How do I show this on my tax return?

Can I claim my laptop for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 June 2013

I did freelance work through my company, but it was paid in as my salary, so not recognized as freelance work and means I'm unable to claim any expenses. Can I claim the laptop I bought and used to work from home on as a business expense?

How do I claim tax paid for part time work done?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

I have a full time job. Over the past year I have also taken on part time work over weekends. I have heard that this tax can be claimed back provided I do not fall in the next tax bracket. Please explain how to do this.

How does new medical aid tax credit work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

I am employed by the government. I do not receive medical aid subsidy. I do however get a tax rebate. Do I still qualify for the tax credit? If so, how do I go about claiming it? Also, does the tax credit mean that we can no longer claim medical expenses not covered by the medical aid for which we pay cash?

What supporting documents must l add to my personal tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

I'm busy doing my personal income tax and don't know what documents I must submit example medical just know about my IRP5/ I'm in a medical fund so what must I declare will you please help me Tim?

R3783 code 4008 on ITR12

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

How is code 4008 calculated for 4 members under medical scheme? I understand there is a maximum amount but R3783 doesn't seem right?

How do I calculate manually to see if I qualify for a tax refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

How do I calculate manually to see if I qualify for a tax refund or owe? This is my first time doing my own eFiling and scared I might make a mistake.

PAYE if I have 3 day a week permanent job and 3month contract with 2 days a week?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

If I work permanent 3 days a week get R5180 per month before tax, and a contract for 3 months 2 days a week at R6000 per month before tax. How will my tax work?

fringe benefit-conmpany provided vehicle

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 June 2013

Hi TaxTim,

I earn a basic and my commission is more than 50% of my annual basic. I sell luxury automobiles for a living.

I see on my IRP5 under "Income received "an amount of R65 000 "Use of Motor Vehicle" (PAYE)

Is there a specefic place where I insert this amount on my tax return?

I kept a logbook stipulating opening,closing KM'S, private and business KM'S

My company provides me with a company vehicle in order to sell and generate an income....

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I worked for 6 months only and am 90 yrs of age how do they calculate the"equivalent rate?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 June 2013

for income tax purposes how is an equivalent rate calculated if a person only works for6 months of the tax year

What documentation do you have to carry with you when you go to SARS to do your tax returns?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 June 2013

What documentation do you need to submit your tax returns claim to SARS?

Cellphone claim for tax purposes?

  Written by Marc   Posted 26 June 2013

Can I claim my monthly cellphone bill? What do I claim it under?
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