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How do I create a SARS efiling form for outstanding 2009 tax year?

  Written by Marc  

Upon filing my husband's tax returns for 2015, they asked for supporting documents (same as 2014) which I then submitted. After waiting for 2 weeks, I contacted SARS and they informed me that his tax return of 2009 had never been filed. He had a stroke in 2009 and after attempting to file his tax return unsuccessfully several times and not being able to get through to SARS, I presumed that it had been filed. Now 6 years later (after issuing a tax certificate of comliance earlier this year) they ...



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Will I be penalized for not filling in a tax return for last year and this current year

  Written by Marc  

I have been working for 2 years now, I started 3 December 2013 and I never filled in a tax return before. I only became a permanent employee 1 April 2015 and only then started contributing towards a medical aid and pension fund. I have missed the 27/11/2015 tax return deadline. I am not sure how this whole process works. Will I be penalized for not filling in a tax return for last year and this current year. I will be more than happy to pay for your services. Regards

Why is it taking so long to receive the pay out, is there something I missed ?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my tax return via SARS eFiling and received the ITA34 - and notifications saying that SARS owes me. I submitted the tax return on the 25th. People have been saying it takes between 2-3 days to receive a pay out and SARS sends a sms or email to say when the money will be paid. How come I have not heard anything yet?

They wanted. My irp 5 for 2011

  Written by Marc  

SARS told me yesterday that I did not submit IRP5 for 2011, I have a copy, how do I submit it to them

Forgot to include something on tax return

  Written by Marc  

HI. What if you forget to include something on your tax return, but have already filed it..... I have incurred a capital gain due to the sale of a property, and see that I should have included some share sales, which incurred a loss. Would they have been set off against each other?

How much will I get from a salary of R2361 in a year

  Written by Marc  

I want to know how long it takes to get ur income tax return and how much will it be if my salary is R2361 a month?

Is it a must to register at SARS?

  Written by Marc  

Is it a must that each and every person must register to SARS when they are employed?

Move from a Tax Consultant

  Written by Marc  

I am at present using a tax consultant. How do I transfer to doing my own tax return with the help of Tax Tim?

They have all my records etc.

How do I get a number

  Written by Marc  

How do I get a tax number I have pay income tax on my salary per mouth with work but don't have a tax number?

No IRP5 on liquidated company

  Written by Marc  

The company my wife has worked for has been liquidated in September 2014. She has worked for them form January 2014 until September 2014. Subsequently she hasn't received and IRP5 because of the liquidation (there is a case pending and they say that they cannot issue the IRP5 until the court has made a decision). She does however have payslips and the company did pay tax in the time period she worked for them. She also has a letter from the auditor explaining this. What do we need to do on SARS ...



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Completion Letter

  Written by Marc  

I was selected for audit. I have been waiting for more than 21 days now. I received a letter yesterday in my SARS eFiling profile - completion letter what is going to happen now.

My IRP 5 not reflecting on my eFiling profile

  Written by Evan  

Why does my IRP 5 tax certificate not reflect on my tax profile, even though it was electronically submitted by my employer?

Taxable Income states eg -R40000 will this be paid to you or do you have to look at the calculated r

  Written by Marc  

If you calculate your information on SARS SARS eFiling and you calculate and it says Taxable Income states eg
-R40000 - is this what will be paid to you or do you have to look at the calculated result?

How can I get my tax number online or via email?

  Written by Marc  

Can u send me via email my tax number.

How can I claim house hold expenses portion if allowed to work from home?

  Written by Marc  

In reference to claiming house hold expenses as my employment contracted stated I could work from home as well if needed. I do not have an ITR12 form, only an IRP5/IT3(a) form. If I do not have an ITR12 form, does this mean I cannot claim this?

View Tax Summary

  Written by Marc  

I would like to complete my SARS SARS eFiling online without submitting from TaxTim. Reason is I need to delete some stuff and SARS eFiling seems clearer to fill in. 1. How do I view all the figures I have submitted in an easy format?
2. Is there a way to transfer to SARS eFiling, but not submit?

When can I expect the money in my account?

  Written by Marc  

I've submitted my tax refund on the 19th Nov and on the 23rd I went back to SARS to fix my banking details. How much time it takes for me to get the money?

Provisional Tax Payer and not a Individual

  Written by Marc  

I'm about to do my first tax return, I'm registered as Individual tax payer but have been doing freelance work on an invoice basis. I did not realise that in this case I would need to be registered as a provisional tax payer instead. Am I correct in saying that I should be registered as a provisional tax payer?

How do I proceed from here?
- I should have done two IRP6's and made payments. - Then I should also do a ITR12, which is then only due in January 2016
What do I do regarding the outstanding IRP6's?...



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How do I varify banking details for a refund if I no longer live in SA

  Written by Marc  

SARS has requested me to varify my banking details for a tax refund, I no longer live in SA and do not have a local address. Is there some other way I can do this, I still have an bank account in SA and I am still a citizen.

Tax on interest only, no other income

  Written by Marc  

I am a non working wife, married out of community of property. I am not working
I am 55 years old
I have just received R2 000 000. 00 and have invested it in the bank
I receive monthly interest of R10 000 per month, this is my only income. Must I register to pay tax?
What will the monthly tax amount be?

Is inheritance money a Non-Taxable earning? P1 of the ITR12

  Written by Marc  

I received inheritance money in the 2015 tax year. On the first page of my SARS SARS eFiling ITR12, there's a question: "Did you receive any income that you consider non-taxable" do I check this box Y?

Can I still claim tax on this

  Written by Marc  

I worked in the film industry and paid tax a while ago but never claimed any tax?

Not submitted returns since 2013

  Written by Marc  

I lost my job in August 2013 and I did not submit my tax returns. Can I still submit or are there any penalties imposed or is not necessary?

How do I get a Tax recalculation?

  Written by Marc  

I erroneously declared company Travelling in my 2015 tax returns, when I have Travelling allowance. How do I rectify this?

Submitting IRP5 document

  Written by Marc  

How do I submit the IRP5
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