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Can I get tax return?



can I get a tax return

Does community of property includes sole proprietor?



Does a sole proprietorship form part of joint estate?

Should an accountant ask for an over ride pin from a client?



Should an accountant ask for an over ride pin for SARS from a client?

eFiling: Relocated overseas, no South African bank account and not returning to South Africa



I moved to Australia from South Africa in June 2014. I closed my bank accounts as I won't be returning to South Africa. I was studying full time during the 2014 financial year so my tax return is NIL.

My question is how do I fill in the bank account declaration section (on eFiling) since I no longer have a South African bank account? Do I update my details to "I don't have a local bank account" or do I keep my previous banking details on the form as I closed my bank account after the 2014 year end?...

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Claiming a tax benefit for private car use without a car allowance



i use my private car daily for business - driving to and from client meetings. I do not receive a formal travel allowance or claim for petrol. Is there a way for me to claim depreciation or a tax benefit when I submit my tax return? if so where on the return do I do this

Can changes be made after calculating your return on eFiling?



When calculating your tax return on eFiling and only saving it, can it be changed if there was a mistake (THIS IS NOW WITHOUT SUBMITTING, JUST CALCULATING)?

Travel allowance



I have a travel allowance and I am submitting prior years (2012, 2013) and I am under the Threshold R250000. If I do not claim the travel allowance will they forgive the penalty for non submission?

tax rebate on foreign country insurance premium payment



While residing in New Zealand, my wife and I (both South Africans), took out a life insurance policy each with AIA New Zealand. We have returned to SA and pay the policy premiums annually Paid through my bank, Nedbank, Foreign Exchange. This years premiums totalled r22 000. Premiums increase annually due to the exchange rate. I would like to know whether I can claim a rebate from ZARS when I submit my tax return to ZARS.?

I want to view my completed ITR12?



I just submitted my tax returns at the SARS Office, Durban. How do I view the completed tax forms

How long does SARS take to process change of bank details and to refund the money?



I was told that I have a refund from SARS but I was suppose to go and verify my bank details, so I went and changed my bank details because the previous account was inactive. I did that on Saturday, and if I check the status on eFiling it says bank details status processing. How long does the processing take and when can I get my refund because I was told that it only takes 48 hours?

When does tax season close?



When is the closing date of return of ITR12 forms for 2014

May I submit my tax returns online please?



Am I allowed to use eFiling on line for my tax returns?

SARS source codes?



What are SARS source codes?

What is the marginal tax amount?



WHAT IS PRE MARGINAL TAX AMOUNT AND POST MARGINAL TAX AMOUNT

Submission of two IRP5's?



I work for the department of education and get my salary from them but my school gives me a small bonus at the end of the year. I've already received my IRP5 from the school for the small bonus but not from the department. Could I submit a return for the bonus and then when I receive my IRP5 from the department submit again or should I wait and submit both at the same time?

I need advice on declaring tax deducted on dividends for shares I hold?



How and where is Tax on dividends declared on eFiling?

How do I submit for a small business on my ITR12?



I'm trying file for a small business and not sure where to do it?

My eFile shows assessed 0.00 meaning



What does it mean when eFiling and it shows assessed 0.00 not sure if its done right.

polmed Tax certificate submission without receipts for claim?



I received my Polmed Tax Certificate for 2014 where it reflects R13 000 due to me as I paid as medical aid don't cover this cost. Can I submit the Polmed Tax cerificate without sending any proof of receipts for my claim. I do have receipts at my deposal if required by Sars

Medical claim/disability child?



I am a police officer earning app R19000 pm, I am on polmed medical aid and I paid R13000,00 out off my pocket when I went for an operation as this was above medical aid rates. I have the payment receipt. Can I claim my money through SARS. What portion will I get back if I am allowed to claim. I also have a daughter who is on chronic meds for last 11 years(epilepsy). Does she fall under the disability act with SARS, and if I register her as as "disability" child , would this have any positive im...

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RA contributions?



I made contributions to RA's totaling R36 237. My saved eFiling report reflects this amount but the calculated summary reflects an amount of R23 182. Why is this?

Unclear with IT3A tax certificate?



I received an IT3A form, what does this mean?

Tax relief for special need kids school fees?



My son goes to a special need school, I would like to know if there is a tax relief for this?

When to submit my car kilometers log sheet?



When can I bring kilometers log sheet for my car when claiming travel?

MY URGENT ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED BY SARS?



SARS HAS REQUIRED MY ATTENTION ON MY E FILLING PROFILE
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