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Tax return for laptop

  Written by Marc  

I have purchased a dell laptop few months back online in Germany. Now, I am leaving germany permanently and will settle down in India. It is written in Frankfurt airport website that "If you are leaving the European Union and live outside it, you are entitled to refund on the value-added tax paid on all merchandise purchased within the EU." So, can I claim for the tax return for my laptop in the airport although it was purchased online and already used for few months Please let me know...



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have gone into SARS to change my bank account details a week ago, yet on efiling it still shows AVS

  Written by Marc  

I have gone into SARS to change my bank account details a week ago, yet on eFiling it still shows AVS Bank with AVS verification pass what do I do now?

How long does it take for SARS to respond?

  Written by Marc  

How long does it take to get a message of whether I owe SARS or SARS owes me?

Tax on variable monthly income?

  Written by Marc  

My monthly salary varies as it is based on number of clients seen etc- does this affect the way PAYE is calculated? The PAYE I am getting charged is almost double the guidelines set out on the SARS table?

TAXATION OF DISABILITY PENSION?

  Written by Marc  

Please explain the taxation of monthly disability pension payments?Please explain the taxation of a lump sum disability grant/payment?

R54.00 and R459.00 due to me?

  Written by Marc  

I have just file my return for 2012 and 2013 so receive am sms saying -R54.00 for 2012 and -R459.00 is due to me, does that means I am owing sars?

How many tax numbers do I have?

  Written by Marc  

How many tax numbers do I have?

VAT issues:registered vs non-registered vendors and correct manner of preparing invoice by non-reg?

  Written by Marc  

If a business is operating from home and provides basic bookkeeping services. Income generated is well below the VAT threshold and the client requires an invoice, what is the correct manner in which the invoice must be prepared by the bookkeeper? Client is a registered VAT vendor while bookkeeper is not.

I am disputing my payment with SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I have files a notice of objection as I do not think I was reimbursed for my travel expenses. How long will it take for SARS to come back to me?

Tax Exemption for offshore divers?

  Written by Marc  

Please could you tell me more about this tax exemption for offshore divers and where can I Find this legislation on SARS website.

Provisional tax payer - penatly?

  Written by Marc  

I submitted my tax return and was informed by SARS that I should be a provisional tax payer. Because I didn't register, SARS wants to fine me over R400,000.
What is the possibility of having that fine rescinded - I had not been informed by my previous tax consultant of my obligation to register as a provisional tax payer, and now I am being fined for it?

Foreign earnings while out of SA?

  Written by Marc  

How are foreign payments from the UN (earned while living out side of South Africa on a full time basis) taxed in SA? Where do I add them into my TaxTim form?

What is the definition of an arms length transaction in South Africa?

  Written by Marc  

What is the definition of an arms length transaction in South Africa?

How to invoice customers re VAT as sole propieter if you are not VAT registered.

  Written by Marc  

I am starting a solar business as a sole proprietor and pay VAT on all the hardware I buy.
How do I invoice my customers? Surely I cannot charge them VAT as I am not registered. I have also heard that if your turnover is less than 1 Million a year you cannot/should not register. To further complicate things for me company's want VAT invoices.

SARS have taxed me 2 years in a row for same IRP5 and will not accept my NOO as was not within 30 da

  Written by Marc  

SARS have used same IRP5 2 years in a row

Get started on TaxTim?

  Written by Marc  

Okay how do I actually complete my tax return on TaxTim? I have registered with the site, now want to get started.

How much UIF and PAYE is deducted on a monthly income of R11500?

  Written by Marc  

What is the net take home pay on R11500 pm?

What is the source code for share trading income (ie not capital gains)?

  Written by Marc  

In addition to my salary, I actively trade shares and cfds (a kind of derivative) and there is no doubt, in my case, that this activity is on revenue account and not capital. What source code should I use? I can not find an appropriate code in the SARS source code booklet.

How is part time income taxed?

  Written by Marc  

I am a pensioner earning /- R25000 per month from living annuities. I also have a part time 2 day a month job which pays anywhere between R2000 and R5000 per month. My question is for final assessment purposes should my part time income be added to my pension or can this be taxed separately?

Must I go to SARS annually or only if my annual salary is above a certain amount?

  Written by Marc  

I have never registered for tax as I have only now completed my first year with a job
How much do I have to earn to register for tax?

Do they take the primary rebate into account if you're on a provident fund?

  Written by Marc  

Do they take the primary rebate into account if you're on a provident fund?

Do I need to complete an income tax return if I earn less than R99 000

  Written by Marc  

I earn less than R99 000 pa am 71 years old do I need to file?

Is VAT raised by accountants / bookkeepers for services rendered claimable by the business?

  Written by Marc  

Is VAT raised by accountants / bookkeepers for services rendered to their clients claimable by the client when submitting VAT returns?

Which is the simplest way for me to submit my tax returns?

  Written by Marc  

I have a small business. My monthly sale is approx 70000 to 80000 Rands and I am running my business as a sole proprietor. I am presently unable to afford a book-keeper. Which is the simplest way for me to submit my tax returns.

At what age do I stop completing tax forms?

  Written by Marc  

I am an 84 year old widow. My late husbands investment and pension fund gives a income of R 67500.00 per year. Income from my investments give an income of R22 000.00 per year. I was de-registered about 10 years ago because I had no personal income. Will I have to register for 2013/2014 tax year.
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