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I just want to know about my tax refund, I do have my tax number?



Must I first get my IRP5 from my previous employer or what must I do? I haven't been notify yet by SARS.

what happens if my ex boss refuses to do my IRP5 form?



Does my ex boss have to post my IRP5 form on line to SARS, or do I have to?

I want a percentage for a commission earner in a furniture store?



I want to calculate my PAYE tax as I work as a freelancer in a furniture store.

How much tax do I pay as a consultant and how do I go about doing it?



I am a salaried employee (R8000 per month) and I earn a commission as well. (Amount varies every month). I also earn a consultant fee (R2000 per month and this will increase to R7000 per month at the end of June). My payslip does not reflect the commissions earned. The consultant fee is received from a completely different entity. How must I go about paying tax on all these amounts and how much will I end up paying? (I am currently taxed on the R8000 per month only).

I am a director of a Pty Ltd, can my business pay for my medical aid?



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Can I get a tax break on my life or disability insurance?



I've recently become a patent and taken out life and disability insurance. Are there any tax rebates available on this?

Should I move my family's medical aid into the higher earners name?



My wife is the main member on my family's medical aid, but she earns less than me. If I moved the policy into my name, could we save more tax because I'm in a higher tax bracket?

Late taxes, will I be penalised?



I did not submit a tax return last year. What can I do? I assumed employers did it for you! Are there fines involved?

When can I submit my 2013 IRP5 via SARS eFiling?



I need to submit my return asap. I will be getting my IRP5 tomorrow.

Calcultion of only 5 days worked by a monthly paid employee?



normal monthly salary = R5000. employee has worked from 27 May to 31 May ie 5 days. How much pay must be paid? and how much UIF must be deducted?

What is an ITR14, who should complete this, and when is this completed?



Hi TaxTim, Who should complete and when to complete an ITR14. What exactly is an ITR14, and how different is this from an IRP6 Provisional Tax Return?

I need help with my tax - never done it before?



Hi I need help please, I got an IRP5 form and I don't know what to do? Never done this by myself - need assistance in what I need to be doing with this form.

UIF is levied at 1% of your taxable income, at most R148.72/month".



What do you mean by the above? Does it mean that the maximum UIF deduction is R148.72 per month off any given salary? i.e. R17,978 CTC salary - I must not deduct more than R148.72 for UIF? Thank you.

Own private practice tax?



Can you help / guide me with doing my tax return for my own private practice? I won't be having any employees. And how much will I know must I set aside each month to pay taxes?

I want a tax number, how do I register?



I just found a job but I need a tax number and I never had it.

How much income tax will be deducted from wages of R24 000 a month?



How much tax will be deducted from wages of R24 000 per month?

I can't remember my TAX no? can you help me please?



You need to please call 0800 00 7277 to retrieve your Tax Number.

Can Doctors Register a Company in South Africa?



For a doctor running a private practice in South Africa, can a company be registered and will this be a benefit in terms of tax implications as compared to a sole proprietorship?

How to submit IRP5 on line with little hassle?



I have been trying hard to register so that I submit my documents in time without standing in long queses.

How do I get a tax number?



Its my first time working and I want to know how do I get a tax number if there's any forms that I must fill in please be so kind and email it to me.

Re-reimbursement for company travel?



Hi for the first time I am confused, I own my own car and last financial year I did about 18200 business km and 8100 private km my company refunds business travel at 2 rand a km I keep a log book but not receipts for fuel and repairs is there anything I can claim for?

Own Business Permit as Foreign National?



I have just been granted a Life Partnership Visa with Own Business Permit. This will allow me to contract myself out to employers. What tax form do I fill in? What information is needed? How do I pay tax if I invoice a company? And will I be taxed the same as if I was employed by the company?

Checking status on e-filing



Where on eFiling can one check the status/progress of the returns submitted whether they are still busy with them or they've been approved?

Am I liable for a penalty that was a SARS error because not disputed within reasonable timeframe?



I submitted a return for the first time myself in 2012. It was previously done by a colleague who was rather knowledgable. Each previous year (3 years) the outcome was a R0.00 balance as I do not have any medical aid, retirement, etc. Nothing had changed since then. She advised telephonically on how to submit and it was done.I have now received an sms last month (April 2013) stating that I am liable for R15k. Upon investigation with my HR department, they found that the income (IRP5 info) was du...

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What can you do after finding out you've been taxed after a year of working?



I just need to know what can I do to know my tax number without calling SARS offices.
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