How do the medical aid deductions for 2013 work - become dependent or become principle member?

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 November 2012

Hi Tax Tim, thank you for a very informative website, I've learnt a lot!

My question is this: which option is more tax beneficial?

My situation:
My wife and I are both principle members of the same medical aid, with a baby on the way. My understanding of the new tax credit rules for 2013 would imply that it doesn't really matter how we as a family structure our medical aid. Be it as 1 principle member and 2 dependents, or 2 principle members and 1 dependent. Is this correct? The new rules disregard the fact that I am in a higher tax bracket as well...

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Do I have to claim submit a tax return after termination of contract with my employer if it was cont

  Written by Marc   Posted 12 November 2012

My company contributes money to SARS each month so after my termination, am allowed to claim money back?

How long does it take for my tax refund to be paid?

  Written by Marc   Posted 9 November 2012

How long does it take for my tax refund to be paid into my account when submitted through e filling?

Are there penalties on incorrect information?

  Written by Marc   Posted 8 November 2012

Hi, I mistakenly did not pick up my medical payments deducted from my salary as a 'tax perk' which therefore adds to my taxable amount. I now have to pay in more tax after I have already completed both provisional tax forms, only to discover this now when I must submit my ITR12 now in November. Are there penalties and interest involved, since the year end is Feb and it's now Nov already?

Where does the amount under Deductions/Contributions on my IRP5 come from?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I would like to understand all the amounts reflected on my IRP5 and their source codes.

Can l still submit my return if I receive a penalty ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

Can I still submit my return after receiving a penalty?

I am a provisional tax payer, but I want to claim on my annuities at year end, where do I do that?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

There is no space on the IRP6 to fill it in?

What about fees paid to the HPCSA? Are they tax deductible?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I don't see any fees paid by me as reflected on my return as per TaxTim for the HPCSA and other fees as related to my profession- oral hygiene (cpd point package as required by HPCSA and a dental association), I only work for commission and want to know if I can deduct other expenses such as cellphone and petrol ? It doesn't get asked on your TaxTim and I suppose it needs corresponding codes for your IRP5 return?

Can I deduct the interest I pay on my home loan?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I have received a tax certificate from my bank showing the amount of interest I was changed during the tax year. Where (if anywhere) do I capture this on my tax return?

What is the closing date for filing my individual tax return? I have just recovered from a terrible

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I am not sure of the kilometers I traveled, can I also get help on how to include this?

How do I account for Rental Income in my personal tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I have a property in a sectional title that I have rented out since 1 October 2011. Where and what do I fill in on my tax return?

Why have SARS not allowed all my medical expenses as a tax deduction?

  Written by Marc   Posted 6 November 2012

I have completed my efiling however now have a query. I claim back about R4000 worth of medical expenses incurred by myself, but was only refund R600. Is this an error?

If I was apart of a graduate programme, is the salary I received taxable?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 November 2012

I received a monthly salary during a 7 month Graduate Programme, which had taxed deducted per month.
I've heard some people say the were able to get the deducted tax back, and would like to know if this is true? If so, how would I go about getting that back?

How do I register for tax after employer's bookkeeper told me I can't and that she must register me!

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2012

I started working for a company 4 years ago,and last year only became an employee,as previously I was a contractor.

Last year they started deducting tax,and when we had a meeting about it,I asked the bookkeeper for my tax number as I have no idea how tax work,and she yelled at me and said I am not allowed to register, especially not for eFiling, as she is the only one that can do this and she is in the process.
I then got my IRP5 form with my tax paid,and then heard I should've r...

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I earn R8500 and have never been registered at SARS, my boss says I don't need to, is this correct?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2012

I earn R8500 a month, which is the most I've ever earned. My boss keeps my salary low because he says that way I won't pay tax. I am so ignorant. Am I breaking the law or is my boss? SARS doesn't know I exist. Would I be fined? I don't have any savings stored up either. It's not that I did this on purpose. If I register it'll jeopardize my job. In fact, everyone working for him isn't registered with SARS. Isn't there a form you're supposed to have at ...

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Does home loan interest charged affect my tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2012

I received a tax certificate from my bank showing the amount of interest charged on my home loan. Where or how do I enter this on SARS eFiling?

Does home loan interest charged effect my tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2012

I received a tax certificate from my bank showing the amount of interest charged on my home loan. Wherehow do I enter this on SARS eFiling?

Disability and critical illness insurance, are they tax deductible?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

I have these policies with Momentum and i just want to confirm if they are tax deductable? Although the policy is not an income protection policy it still plays the same roll should i not be able to work. I did request a tax certificate from Momentum but i'm still waiting and christmas is also coming :)

SARS requested 2008 and 2010 tax return, can TaxTim do this for me?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

After submitting 2012 return , return mail requests that I submit my 2008 and 2010 tax return urgently.
Can you help me to submit this via e-filing please.

If I earn R1500 a week how much tax would my employer deduct from me?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

I earn R1500 a week, want to know how much I will be taxed and if I even need to pay taxes.

What does documentation for review actually mean?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

Hi there, all documents that SARS requested has been reviewed and given the all clear from the auditor at my local branch, when I called the call center they could not assist in telling me how long till the finalization. I don't understand if the all clear has been given by the auditor surely they can finalize it and do the payout? Or am I missing something?

Why has my assessment changed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

I submitted my tax return for year 2012 and I was told that I will be refunded then they asked me to submit my documents. I got a mail back from SARS saying I own them or am incorrect. Help please because first it was a minus amount and now it is a amount without the minus. Does this mean I own SARS? If yes is there a way I can ask for a reassessment or must i go in to SARS office to check everything?

When completing a IRP5 do we deduct the medical tax credit from the paye before putting on the IRP5

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

We are not sure whether you deduct the medical tax credit from the paye before filling in the paye on the IRP5 or do we put full paye in before medical tax credit

What is the refund process once I have been selected for audit by SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

What is the process if you have been selected for audit but e filing status is correction filed. I submitted supporting docs. Sars Status is has been assessed and statement of account shows a refund. How long does it take for money to be refunded.

When receiving a travel allowance, can I claim depreciation the vehicle?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2012

I use my own car (which is financed) to do my work (labour law consultant) for a company. Can I claim depreciation against my car for this?
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