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Do I get tax refund money this year?



I want to know if I get tax refund this year?

Is a commission based salary taxed differently?



A lot of people have told me that you get taxed more on a commission based salary than on a fixed monthly salary but I cannot find any evidence to support this. Is it true? Are you taxed more on commission earnings?

We are a non profit organisation, do we need to pay tax in any way?



We are a non profit organisation, do we need to pay tax in any way?

I get paid R3600 per month, do I need to pay tax or register anything at all with SARS?



I have been working for a church since June last year and we are registered as non profit, was getting R3000, till now effective this June am now getting R3600 and I do not work full time. Can I register to pay for tax? do I need to register anything at all with SARS?

Do I owe SARS?



Do I owe SARS for this tax year?

Are prior period deductions allowed?



Can I claim the purchase of glasses that was done 2 years ago? The purchase was from my own pocket and the claim was never done before?

What are the tax benefits of pension fund contributions?



If I paid more money in my pension can I claim it from my tax?

Joint tax return



Can you file a joint tax return if your spouse earns below R250 000 from a single employer? If so how do you go about doing this?

Provident Fund Contributions



Hi. My provident fund contributions through my employer does not reflect on my Employee Tax Certificate.

It does however reflect as a sum on my payslip as at Feb 2014.

Do I include the provident fund amount listed under (4473) for the amount to be entered under (4006) on the tax return for retirement annuity contributions?

Thanks

Do I pay tax on overtime and travel allowance?



Are overtime and travel allowances taxable incomes?

Receiving income from 2 employers



I am receiving 2 IRP5s from 2 employers. Suddenly at the tax year end I find that I have been taxed too little. Calculating my income in 2 parts places me in a "x" bracket. Now when the 2 is calculated together I am being calculated in a different bracket and shows a huge amount of tax due. How do I prevent this?

Being taxed for free or cheap housing



I am being taxed on an amount for free housing. When will I pay less tax? If I get the amount as salary and pay it over to my employer as rent or if they deduct tax from my salary for the free housing.

Travelling allowances for disabled persons



I am disabled owning a car can I claim for travelling allowances in my income tax return?

Two IRP5 documents?



I worked half of the year for one company and the other half for another company.How do I submit my tax returns having two IRP5 documents?

What documents do I need as a 1st time IRP5 submitter?



What documents do I need as a 1st time IRP5 submitter?

My CTC is R22 000 with 50% contribution from company on medical(R1976), how should tax be calculated



I have a CTC of R22,000 and included in that amount is the 50% medical contribution from the company, how will my tax be calculated. My medical aid is R1976.

Tax due from SARS??



My tax return says -R1075. Must I pay in or does SARS owe me??

eFiling help needed ASAP



I previously used a tax administrator to do my tax for me now I cant do it myself as it requires the information she used and I no longer have contact with her how do I go about this?

Endowment policy - taxable?



Is it possible to claim for an endowment policy?

What are the amounts for PAYE?



What is the minimum amount that should be taxed per month, how is it calculated and how & when should I claim as in a construction company as a permanent employee

Tax relief caring for parent that is your dependant?



I have power of attorney for my 90 year old mother's fixed deposit account (small amount). I am concerned that the worst might happen and want to transfer the account into my name before then as I am concerned that the money will be frozen and we may need it to pay for all the arrangements. My question is what is the most tax efficient (for me as her sole provider) way of doing this as the money will be used to make all the arrangements afterwards.
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Principal member vs paying member of medical aid



I pay for the medical aid for my family, however my wife is the principal member. Who should account for this on their return?

How to change banking details on SARS eFiling?



How do I change my banking details?

Can you withdraw fro the GEPF twice?



I saw you answered earlier on that a tax directive will be approved for a first withdrawal from the GEPF, but I have already withdrawn before, (20 years ago) but have received all my money by then. Will this have an implication on my current resignation?

Tax certificate from Cape Town municipality?



Can I get a tax certificate from the municipality for municipal rates (Cape Town)? Problem is the statements don't run from 01/03/2013 to 28/02/2014. Not sure hoe to apportion properly.
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