Import and export VAT?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

My Company has made use of a shipping agent to clear our containers however, I am told that we can claim the vat on this (when the shipper has paid for it already) We have not paid the agent our self, Is it possible to claim this vat? even though we have not paid the Agent.

Can I open offshore company/trust in tax-haven countries to avoid paying full tax in SA?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

Is it LEGAL or ILLEGAL? Can I open offshore company/trust in tax-haven countries like Mauritius to avoid paying full tax in South Africa? I would like to know is it legal or illegal as per SARS code of conduct? waiting for reply.

Will I have to pay more tax if buying property when I dont pay personal tax working abroad?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

Hello, I will be working abroad for a year and upon my return would like to buy a house, what is the tax implication for this? as I would have been tax exempt being out of the country for a year.

How do rebates work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

I have started a new job and have been told my salary will be R7000 a month, on top of this, they are saying that I am going to be taxed 18% per month. I am just a bit confused. . This seems very high for such a small salary. . . And then there comes the topic of rebates. I have been told that at the end of the tax year I can claim this back? But this is all going over my head, can you please confirm that the 18% a month tax is correct (i do not have any medical aid, retirement funds etc) and th...

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Public Benefit Organization rental income tax exempted?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

If a Public Benefit Organization that is tax exempt wants to lease a part of their property for the Establishment of a Telecommunication Basestation, will they loose their Tax Exemption and will they have to pay tax on that rental income?

What is my SARS income tax number?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

What is my tax number?

If I pay for my medical aid personally how do I calculate and claim for a tax refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

I am paying for medical aid personally on a monthly basis and I would like to know how to calculate the tax return I will get for this? Do I get any? If I get a refund will it just be for medical aid or could I apply for my gap cover as well? And then how do I claim for this? Is it too late for the 2013/14 year? Could I lump two claims together in the 2014/15 year?

On a fix income of R4000 with no extra benifits what will the PAYE amount be?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

I think of starting a new business. My employees will receive a fix monthly income of R4000. What amount will I have to deduct from their payslip for PAYE?

Definition of a Tax free savings account?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

I am interested to know 'what is the definition of a 'tax free savings account''? Will I have to open a new account or will any savings account qualify for the R30 000 deduction?

Refund on building costs as a non resident South African Citizen?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

I am a non resident South African citizen working and living abroad in Saudi Arabia for just over 6 years. I visit South Africa at least 3 times a year for periods of either two to three weeks at a time. Last year these visits where in April then May then July. My question really relates to my current property in South Africa. I am renting the properties out however and have had various renovations done. I would like to ask as a non resident can I claim back the VAT on this for example I had gat...

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Income Tax number with SARS

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

Do you only have one tax number in your life I've started to work in 2000 but only got a tax number in 2011?

How do you calculate payment and PAYE UIF for one day annual leave

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

How do you calculate payment and PAYE UIF for one day's annual leave that was not taken?

Tax returns for the last 4 years - need to submit to SARS

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

I have been living in Australia for the last 4 years and need to do my tax returns for that time. I didn't realise I needed to do them unfortunately. I have not been earning a salary in South Africa since I left in December 2010. Can you help me with this?

URGENT ASAP

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

Hi tim im living in south africa cape town all my life im 24 and I work for a aircon company and get payed 5200 a month do I need to pay tax coz my boss takes tax of our pay but I never filled in a form im been working for him for 3 years and few months I think he stealing our money coz I asked for a irp5 form in 2014 I got it but by paye it says o. Oorand but uif there is a amount but on my payslips I pay paye and uif what do u think I must do PLS HELP ME THANK U SHANE MY EMAIL greeffshane05@gm...

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Can I claim VAT?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

I am an employee. And I am studying. I do pay for my own studies, can I claim VAT or tax?

Re submission of audited tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

I need to get a tax directive. I have taken all relevant docs to SARS, but now they need me to resubmit my 2015 return. I don't know how because if I say request correction it says the return has already been audited.

Query on taxable Pension Fund Contributions?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

My company taxes my Total Cost to Company which includes my pension fund contributions paid over. Example: CTC: R15 000 Pension: 750 Medical Aid: 1348 UIF: 147. 80 Tax: 1592. 25 Less Tax Credit: 257 Net Salary: 10 904. 95 The full R15 000 is taxed, they list all of the above as company contributions. Is this correct?

Can my former boss legally avoid supplying my IRP5 in time?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

I've resigned from my Company and I'm concerned that my former boss may try to drag his feet with supplying my IRP5. Is there a set time period he is allowed in order to provide said documentation and is he required by law to supply my IRP5?

Provident fund taxation

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

I have withdrawn my provident fund of R138,000. 00 how much tax am I expected to pay.

Non Resident Tax implications on rental income property in South Africa?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

I am non resident south African citizen working off shore for the past couple of years, I own various properties in south Africa, two of which generates rental income, however I still owe bonds on it, and currently renovating one of these properties, can I claim back the taxes paid on the renovations as well as the architects fees

Can I get a tax return from invoices reflecting VAT?.

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

Can I get a tax return from invoices kept reflecting VAT?.

Do I need a tax number and do I have to file a tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

I am a pensioner and permanent resident (German nationality) since 1996. My wife and I lived from our savings, never had any earnings in South Africa and therefore never registered for taxes. In 2000 my wife got breast cancer and her treatment negatively influenced our savings. I therefore started consulting work outside South Africa in Zimbabwe, Kenya and Saudi Arabia. I was always more than 1 year working in these countries but never more than 2 years. I am now 71 years of age and got a contra...

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How to submit outstanding tax returns using eFiling?

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

Step-by-step guide to submit outstanding tax returns (including attaching documents) via SARS eFiling. Thank you for assisting in this regard.

Tax due on settlement

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

I am due to receive R55000 settlement from my ex-employer following a CCMA award. How much tax will I pay and how much am I due to receive?

Tax fraud - I don't want to get into trouble with SARS!

  Written by Marc   Posted 17 May 2015

If my business is not registered and I am also not vat registered and my business generate a income of R70000. 00p/a. Am I liable for paying tax?
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