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Forgot username and password



I forgot my SARS eFiling username and password when I want to reset them they asking me security questions that I also forget so now I cant any tips what can I do when I forgot my security questions

How can I find out why I'm being audited?



I've done my tax return Ok. I received an SMS that I am being audited and that I will receive the amount of refund on 1 Dec. Why must I wait so long, and how can I find out why I'm being audited?

Do you get an IRP5 if my employer prepopulates the return on eFiling?



If I don't have an IRP5 and the employer has pre-populated the tax return on SARS E filing, how can I make use of TaxTim to do the tax return?

Capital gains tax exemption



I have to calculate capital gain on a rental property ( not a primary residence). It seems we can deduct a R30 000 natural person exemption. Does SARS eFiling automatically take off that R30 000 or am I supposed to put it in somewhere?

What does "auto finalised" mean?



My son has been audited, then it went to anther department, that department said that it would be auto finalised 28/10/2015, but still no money...

ITA34 form



How do I obtain a ITA34 form if I am not registered for tax? Earn below required income to register. For my medical(Boncap) aid say they need it to register me for 2016 membership, although I sent them all the proof of income

Amending your tax return after submission



I'm a first time tax payer. I only completed my tax return for the first time this year. I used e-Filing and already submitted my tax return, and received the assessment. I realised that I had to add my Medical Aid tax certificate (My company is not paying for my medical aid, it comes from my pocket). What should I do now, seeing that I already filed my tax return? How am I going to fix this?

Registering for a tax number



Do I have to register for a tax number if I earn R2970 pm?

How can my payment be audit twice.



I submitted my tax return via SARS eFiling on the 1st of July 2015. I was not selected to be audited. I did not get my refund as usual. When I contacted SARS they said that my payment is being audited. On the 30th of September I received a letter stating that I must submit supporting documents. The documents was submitted on the 1st of October. A completion letter was issued on the 3rd of November stating that my assessment was not changed. When I inquire now I am told that my payment is being a...

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Where do I declare the bond amount on rental income?



I'm stuck in the section where I declare the rental income for a house I was renting out. I don't see where I put total I spent on the bond to justify that it was a loss against the rental income and the expenses incurred. Where do I do that?

Do students need tax numbers?



I am a 18 student. I've just matriculated and I'm planning to do casual work over the holidays. I was told I have to have a tax number on my CV in order to get work. Is this true?

Audit from SARS? How Long?



How long can I wait for my tax get paid out when they send it for audit?

Audited, how long does it take to be paid out?



I have been audited and as this is the first time that it has happened to me, I have send through all documents that they requested. I was travelling away for work and could only electronically updated my papers for them on the 06/10/2015 after they send me a letter that I am being audited on 09/109/2015. According to my knowledge you have 21 Working days to send all paper work threw as from day of notice. Till now I have not received any information on when the money will be paid out. No other ...

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Does it take long for SARS to tell if im getting my return or not as they went for auditing



I have sent my tax return to SARS on the 5th of October and was send for auditing for 3 weeks and still I hvent get a respond from them

Unfiled taxes



I have not filed a tax return for three years even thou I have been employed and did previous tax returns however I do earn below the 350 000 threshold. What do I do to be compliant and what kind of penalties would I expect?

Is it possible to re-submit my 2013 tax return?



Is it possible for me to re-submit my 2013 tax return cause I have been overcharged due to the following documents not submitted, medical certificate and retirement contribution certificate presently those documents are available.

I need help updating my proof of residence.



I need help updating my proof of residence. I have been paying tax for two years but not been able to organise my tax returns. I need to discuss my options. I am also very busy and am finding it difficult to find time to go to SARS.

No access to forgot passwords



I registered to TaxTim, but I am struggling to get logged in. I don't know what to do. Can you help me?

Not sure what a tax number begins with?



How does a TaX number look like

Never worked but I want a tax number. Is it possible?



Can I get a tax number if a havn't worked before??

How to register tax clearance certificate?



How can I do companies tax clearance certificate?

Correspondence



What does it mean "SARS has issued correspondence which needs your attention"?

How long does a payment dispute assessment take?



I'm a seasonal worker I've submitted my tax returns in August, was suppose to receive my first payment on the 1st of October but it was reversed because my tax cert indicates I've worked for 4 months in 2015 tax year, SARS requested that I submit an affidavit and I did all of that but since then haven't received any correspondence from SARS.

How long is it going take for them to reverse back my money to me? Or should I be worried there's more issues coming?

To avoid long queues can I submit here every year?



Can I submit via SARS eFiling every year to avoid long queues?

Got ITA34 but not received anything further



I submitted my tax return through SARS eFiling about 2 months ago. And I got an ITA34 about an hour afterwards. And on it says I owe a negative value which I assume means that they need to pay me, and it says that I've not been selected for an audit, and there hasn't been any request for supporting documents. But it's been 2 months and I've heard nothing, nor have I received any payment?
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