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How much is my tax refund this year?

  Written by Marc  

I would like to know what my possible refund could be?

Must all employees pay deductions

  Written by Marc  

Do fixed term contract workers also pay U.I.F and PAYE

Medical aid change

  Written by Marc  

If I changed medical aids during the tax year, and my employer only started paying in December 2013, how do I answer the questions? Part of the tax year I was paying for medical aid, part of the year my employer was paying part.

change of Res.

  Written by Marc  

Hi are you guys able to assist with changing proof of residence?and then submitting tax return

2014 individual tax return eFiling closing.

  Written by Marc  

Closing date for 2014 individual tax returns

Can South Africans work tax free in South/ Central America ? Or is this only applicable to the Gulf.

  Written by Marc  

Tim, I am an engineer and I want to take my family to South/ Central America and go work there for a few years for an international company. The aim is to make as much money as possible. Would I have to pay tax in any of the countries in South/ Central America ? I did something similar working in the gulf and didn't have to pay tax at all as I was out of South Africa for 15 months. That was 10yrs ago. Would the same hold for all countries in South/ Central America or does it depend on the specif...



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Both questions above are short one sentence each

  Written by Marc  

1) when is the due date for 2014 returns2) Are my donations to my church deductable

tax never been done

  Written by Marc  

Where do I find out details about my tax returns? I have personally never actually done my personal tax and I'm not sure if they have ever been done. Where can I found this information? What do I do from here? Can I find out if my business tax practitioner has been completing my personal tax as well.

Would I qualify for a Tax Refund if I earn R7000 a month before deductions?

  Written by Marc  

I currently earn a salary of R7000 p.m before deductions. R199.50 is deducted every month for PAYE Tax and R70.00 for UIF.

Do I need to fill in a Tax Return form and would I qualify for any refund. I do not have any Medical Aid or Pension Fund,etc.

I'm not very clued up on all these things.

Your help would be greatly appreciated:-)

I have earned R130K, mostly contract work, no irp5. How much do I keep to pay tax, do I file?

  Written by Marc  

I have not been filing due to unemployemnt. But this year I have a very small job that will pay out about R30K and I recieve money for contract work to the tune of R100K 1) How much money should I keep aside for tax (approximately)2) Should I file a tax return. (I usually efile.)Thank you so much for your answer in anticipation.

How do I get a Tax number?

  Written by Marc  

My employer just told me to get a Tax number, so I wanna know on How to get it?

how to claim previous year unpaid returns?

  Written by Marc  

I went to sars to submit returns for 2013 and this year and I was told that in 2013 I was over taxed so now I want to know how do I claim my previous year unpaid returns from sars?

Managing Agent/Levy expense for Rental Income

  Written by Marc  

As I was filling in the information for my property rental income, I couldn't find the appropriate place to enter the Levy I am paying to the managing agents that look after the town house complex where my property is. Please let me know what the title of the question would be?

Additional Income - is it taxable?

  Written by Marc  

I currently earn R12650 R1391.50 shift allowance per month through my company. I will be getting an additional income R8085 from next month separate to my employer.
1. Do I need to declare this additional income?
2. Will this push me into the next tax bracket and what will be my tax amount?
3. How best can take advantage of any tax benefits for this additional income?

How to go about paying tax?

  Written by Marc  

I have been working and earning an income below the tax threshold and my employer did not register me for PAYE or UIF, in the past 3 months my salary was increased but I was still not registered so have not being paying tax. I have now started a new job and will have to pay tax, what is the process to be followed by me and my employer?

Is Income Tax calculated on : Gross Salary + Medical Aid

  Written by Marc  

Is it normal practice to calculate Income Tax on Gross Salary + Company Medical Aid Benefits?

ITA34 question?

  Written by Marc  

What does the below SMS from SARS mean?
'Notice issued on SARS eFiling. ITA34 notice for 2014/1'

how do I get my efilling password?

  Written by Marc  

How do I get my efilling password?

Did not file SARS last year want to register on eFiling this year what must he do?

  Written by Marc  

If somebody did not submit his SARS last year but he want to register on eFiling this year can he do it and what is the path needed to take?

If I earned only 55.000 Rand for the whole year through freelance activities, will I have to pay tax

  Written by Marc  

I understand that the tax threshold in 2014 is 70700 Rand. In the financial year 2013/2014 I have earned only 55.000 Rand through freelance activities with different companies (I am a student). So my question is, will I have to try to bring the taxable income even more down (e.g. through claiming business expenses, medical expenses etc.) or do I need not bother as I am anyway below the threshold?

I would like to know if I have to pay tax even if I am not yet permanent employee?

  Written by Marc  

I would like to know if I have to pay tax even if I am not yet permanently employed and if I am using my partners medical aid do I also have to submit the medical tax certificate?

Is Road accident fund settlement taxed?

  Written by Marc  

My wife received an Road accident fund settlement last year (2013) after she was injured as a passenger in a car accident some years ago. Our understanding is that this settlement amount is tax free and does not have to be declared (according to the attorneys). The question is, does this amount have to be indicated anywhere on either my wife's, or my income tax returns (i.e. under non taxable income section) since the money was deposited into her bank account. We are married in C.O.P

Tax on monthly gift from family

  Written by Marc  

A family member is paying money into my account (a fixed amount) over a few months to help me pay back a debt.It is a gift from them to help.Do I have to pay tax on this .I am unemployed and do not submit returns.

I need my tax number and also PAYE number?

  Written by Marc  

It seems I have forgotten my PAYE number and also my tax number. Can u please check them for me?

What is included in 'Cash on Hand'?

  Written by Marc  

HiI've received two IT3(b) forms from Nedbank. One is for a Park It Account (which is a 24 hour interest bearing account) and the second is for a Savvy Account (which is considered a cheque account and bears no interest).When it comes to completing my ITR12, under Local Assets, I have an amount which needs to be entered as Cash on Hand.Now I have a closing balance for 28/02/2014 for both the Savvy Account and for the Park It Account, do I add the two values together and state them as my Ca...



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