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I need my tax number?



How do I check my tax number if I was working before?

Do I have a tax number?



Where can I find my tax number, I am selfemployed, was liquidated and want to register as an individual

What is the entertainment expense deduction limit per year?



Hi Tax Tim
I am helping a small contractor with his books and I would like to know how much he can claim for entertainment expenses? Is there a limit per year? Also assisting my local church and have the same query for their entertainment expenses?

SARS Income Tax Refund Calculator



How accurate is your Refund Calculator?

Also how much will you charge me to submit me 2014 return?

I like to know is it money I owe SARS or what?



Can u please explain to me what is meant by the term Taxable Income?

Difference between medical aid source codes?



What's the difference between source code 3810, 4005 and 4474?

UK rental income while resident in SA



I live in SA and have a property in the UK that I rent out. Do I pay tax on the rental income in the UK or in SA? I know I have to declare my worldwide income but just wondering in terms of the Double Tax treaty - in which country do I physically pay the tax?

How to get a company to be in good standing tax clearance?



I registered for a (pty) Ltd company and since I have the company have not made an profits as the company is not operational as yet, what steps should I take to get a tax clearance in good standing?>

Does my business need to be making a profit for me to register it for tax?



Does my business need to be making a profit for me to register it for tax?

How do I register my small business for tax?



How do I register my small business for tax?

My tax reference number?



What is my personal tax reference number?

What is PAYE?



What does PAYE mean and what is it used for?

Someone did my ITR12 income tax return and now wants R6000 for doing it, is that normal?



Someone help my husband at work he received R20 000, but now he must give this person 6 thousand is it legal he never even inform us about the money?

SARS App issues!



I recently did my return for 2012 on SARS App via my ipad on the 3rd of June 2014. The return went through correctly and SARS owes me R6576. They (SARS) sent me a letter back but I cannot read or action it because Apple does not have a flash player. What do I do? I cannot read the contents of the letter.

Do I pay tax on interest in RSA when living and working abroad?



I am a South African but I have been living and working in Thailand for almost 4 years, and thus pay no tax in SA. I only visit SA for about 20 days a year.

I recently married an Australian and we want to open a fixed-deposit account in SA to make use of favourable interest rates.

If we both continue to live and work in Thailand, do we need to pay tax on the interest earned on that account? It will be about R100 000 per year.

Why pay tax when u a not unemployed????



Hi! I been receving a sms on my phone that ( it say Dear Taxpayer,your account for Income Tax Number ******3150 is R7101 in arrears.Make payment urgently to avoid legal action.but I do not have an income, I do not have a job!

Tax enquiry regarding deductions and insurance payouts?



A client has broken his fingers and cannot perform his work commitments as a personal trainer and actor. He is trading as a sole proprietor. First question is, will he be taxed on his payout for impaired benefits from his insurance company? Secondly, what supporting documents need to be submitted to the insurance company for this payout? Thirdly, what expenses can be deducted from a client who is either a model/actor that is paid via an agent?

Can a former student reclaim tax paid while working as a student?



When I was a student, I worked for a corporate (twice - 2012/2013, and 2013/2014) and paid SARS income tax on the money I earned. Can I reclaim this money?I do not have the pay slip, but I do have the IRP5 forms. Even though it is about 24 months later, can I still reclaim it? Are students required to pay tax?

What is a 'Tax Return' and who has to fill it in?



What is a 'Tax Return' and who has to fill it in?

How does one get into arrears with SARS?



How does a person get into arrears with Sars?

Where is the nearest office to apply to Estcourt and how much does it cost to register for a tax num



I'm in Estcourt where is my nearest SARS office I need to apply for my tax number, as in tomorrow and how much does it cost?  

What happens when I have more than one IRP5. Different employers not employed at the same time.



What happens when I have more than one IRP5. Different employers not employed at the same time. How will I complete my eFiling then?

How do you know if you have tax returns?



Who qualifies to get tax returns and how will you know if you have tax return? how to check if you have tax returns?

Tax season opens on the 1 July, is this only for eFiling or can I go into the offices to submit as w



When tax season opens on the 1 July, is this for eFiling or can I go into the offices to submit as well?

How much will be due to tax if I get R1 900 000 when I have an early retirement



How much will be due to tax if I get R1 900 000 when I have an early retirement?
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