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Travel allowance and business kms



I get R36000 travel allowance per year. My business mileage is just over 40000 kms.
When I do the calculation on efiling my return is the same when I put down 40000 business kms as it is when I put down 20000 business kms.
Is this correct?
Have I hit my 'threshold' ?

Thanks!

I need tax number



What if I am unemployed for 3 years how can I get hold of my tax no?

Are personal details safe on eFiling?



I want to know if my personal details safe on efilling

Feedback from SARS?



I completed my SARS via eFiling and just wanted to find out from you whats next process, I did not get an email but my inbox says assessed 2014,-7700rands,

Can I claim expenses for a child I am in the process of adopting?



My daughter is a single mother of one biological son who is 4. Does not receive maintenance from the father. She is also in the process of adopting an abandoned baby that she got in July 13. She has a court document in the meantime that she is a "safe house" for the baby and could not get a grant because it was not a fostered baby. She is covering all the expenses herself. Can she claim for any of the expenses for the baby until adoption takes place and where would it be recorded on the tax ...

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Return - Data Submitted To ITS with SARS?



Would just like to know. I have done my tax return for 2014, and have queried the SARS Status on my eFiling which is now: " Return - Data Submitted To ITS". My assessment has been done, and I have received a statement of account as well. The statement reflects that there is a refund due to me. My question: How long does it take for SARS to process my refund, and how long do I have to wait for the amount to be paid into my account?

Is SARS opens on weekends?



What am I suppose to do if I'm still not received my IRP5 ? Is SARS opens on weekends?

How long does it take to get a refund from SARS for an individual?



How long does it take to get a refund from SARS for an individual?

UIF on R15 000 per month?



What would my UIF be on R15 000 per month?

I do not work, but wish to claim tax from SARS.



I have never claimed for tax returns and am not working now, can I claim?

Am I due a tax refund?



How much does SARS owe me?

Where to put IT3b amount on the income tax return?



Where to put IT3b amount on the ITR12?

How to fill in ITR12 form for 2014, when 2 vehicles were used?



how to fill in ITR12 form for 2014, when 2 vehicles were used?

Correct source code for medical expenses on the income tax return?



Do I put the amount not covered by medical aid next to code 4020 or 4040. If I put the amount next to wrong code and submitted my return can it be rectified?

Is a verification of income tax return the same as an audit?



Is a verification of income tax return the same as an audit?
I know SARS says 21 days but has anyone's verification been complete and paid out before 21 days?

Retirement Benefits



I have a retirement annuity with my company through NMG. They pay half, I pay half. But now I don't see anything under Code 4006 on my IRP5? I have my details on my Retirement Benefits, should this be on the Tax Return? If so, how do I get it on the IRP5/ Return's Page on SARS eFiling?

From what date until what date do I claim for medical expenses I paid out of my pocket?



from what date until what date do I claim for medical expenses I paid out of my pocket

Can I claim for spectacles on my ITR12?



Can I claim for spectacles on my tax return?

I have never claimed before.. I want to submit my IRP5's, now what?



I have been working for various companies, earning not very much. in the past 1 year and 6 months I worked for a company where for the first time got an IRP5.. and money was being deducted from my commission. I don't know much about tax, and I never claimed. no medical aid..

what do I need to do?

UK State Pension on SARS eFiling?



I believe that UK State Pension is not taxable income in South Africa. Is that true? In particular, is it necessary to mention it at all when doing SARS eFiling?

Final Assessment on the ITA34?



My final tax assessment on eFiling reflects R-12000 (negative) for 2014 and R2000 ( ) for 2013, do I owe SARS money or they owe me?

Am I liable for tax on the repayment of a loan account and how do I reflect this in my tax return?



I invested (in the form of a loan account) in a start up private company as a shareholder at the end of 2004. I have been receiving monthly income from the company since mid 2013 as repayment of the original loan account plus annual interest. How do I account for these repayments in my tax return and am I liable for tax on these repayments of the loan account?

OTC meds for tax purposes?



Do OTC meds include vitamins and minerals? I have bought these items for quite a large amount but havent kept the receipts.

Registration when married in COP?



How to register when married COP on an ITR12?

I claimed medical and traveling what is the supporting docs necessary for SARS?



I claimed medical and traveling what is the supporting docs necessary for SARS?
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