Am I paying too much tax

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 March 2016

Hi there my gross salary is R 20 000. My deductions are as follows provident fund r 903. 29 then p. A. Y. E tax is R 2 821. 65 and then uif is R145. 06 then I take home nett r16 130 is this okay?or am I supposed to be taking home nett of 17 000 like tax Tim revealed when I entered my details

IS IT COMPLUSORY TO PAY TAX ON INTEREST RECEIVED FROM A FIXED DEPOSIT

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 March 2016

I received my late husbands provident fund and invested it into a five year fixed deposit i receive r10 780 a month on the fixed deposit i am 44 years old and unemployed how much tax will i pay at the end of the year

Tax implication UK state pension

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 March 2016

I expect to receive a small UK state pension from this year. I am not a taxpayer and am married in COP my husband pays tax. Will this pension be taxable on his tax return?

Tax rebate on provident fund contribution

  Written by Nicci   Posted 2 March 2016

I am a member of a provident fund. People that contribute to a pension fund get a tax deduction of 7. 5%. Provident no rebate. How will I be treated with the new tax law. Will I be entitled to a rebate as well and what percentage?

Do I pay tax on the pay out ? What about the R 500 K tax free rule ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 2 March 2016

I have been retrenched, the money from my Pension Fund has been transfered to Retirement Annuity Fund with a portion being paid out to me. Am I liable to pay tax on my pay out? I have not reached retirement age as yet. I am 57 yrs old.

Do I have to register on SARS eFiling?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 2 March 2016

I am a part time student and just started my first full time job. My salary is R10 000 pm. Do I have to register on E-filing to file a tax return?

Tax on monthly fixed deposit income

  Written by Nicci   Posted 2 March 2016

I receive a monthly income from a fixed deposit of R10 605. I am 44 years old and i am unemployed. i live off my fixed deposit. Please calculate how much tax I would have to pay on my investment

Can I get my tax number online?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 2 March 2016

I lost my tax number certificate and I do not know my tax number by heart. Can I get my tax number online?

Can a spouse buy the other spouse houses

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 March 2016

Can a spouse buy the other spouse houses without paying donation tax? Are there any rules to this?

NOTICE OF OBJECTION

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 March 2016

Will I be able to file a notice of objection for outcome of tax assessment in 2014?

I know a person have to object within 30 days, but I only found out the outcome on 16/09/16. Apparently they've send a letter, but I never received it. Kindly take note that when I filed my tax I've included a letter to inform them that they should communicate via post, since I am unable to open and read any doc's on e-filing

Are training courses and related travel expenses tax deductable?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 March 2016

Hi Tim,
I am a provisional tax payer in the health sector- I am not salaried and work for myself. Am I able to claim back on fees for training courses and the travel costs(flights, car rental)?

Secondly, I occasionally rent out my flat and wondered if this money is declared regardless of the rent earned or if there is a minimum amount from which earnings should be declared. Thanks!

Can you upload completed tax return directly from TaxTim to SARS?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 1 March 2016

Must I submit the completed TaxTim form directly from your website to SARS or must the information generated on your document be captured on the SARS e-filing form?

Small business

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 March 2016

I run a small business from home and make about R40 000. 00 a year. I only pay insurance and maybe cell. So what is my draw for provisional tax. And how much tax would business pay.

Which package do I select for your service?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 1 March 2016

To use your service, I need to identify as either provisional or individual. I haven't yet registered as a provisional taxpayer on SARS (I'm meant to do that now), and have been earning income for about six months now, as a freelancer. If I want to use your service, do I select the provisional tax payer package, or do I have to officially register as a prov. Tax payer over SARS eFiling first?

First time freelance consultant from January 2016 - do I register for provisional tax?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 1 March 2016

I just started as freelance consultant in Jan 2016. I am not sure how much I will earn as it all depends on if I get clients. Do I register for provisional tax? From reading your articles seem I fall in the 2nd payment what do I do? SARS assumes taxpayer will be able to pay upfront?

Can I claim anything for supporting disabled ex wife

  Written by Nicci   Posted 1 March 2016

I am divorced and pay 30% of salary as support to a disabled ex wife. She is on my medical aid and I get some benefit for that. This is spousal support due to her being unable to work, backed up by court order. Is there nothing I can claim to make burden less on me financially?

How do I overcome Acrobat Reader problems?

  Written by Nicci   Posted 1 March 2016

I am having problems with reading SARS letters and I am not able to view IT34 Assessments and SARS Statements of accounts. I have downloaded the latest Acrobat Reader but still having a problem. I am not sure if this has something to do with browser compatibility.

Gross salary if net is R15000.00

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 February 2016

If a person earns a net of R15 000. 00 per month, what is their monthly gross salary

What is PAYE tax?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 February 2016

What is PAYE tax?

Submitting and IRP5 and Provisional Tax

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 February 2016

A company I was working for closed down in March last year and I started freelancing sometime after that and now need to pay provisional tax, but what happens with the IRP5 that was generated for me? Do I still submit that even though I'm submitting for provisional?

17 200 of 18 %

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 February 2016

How much would my PAYE be (per month) if I have a gross salary of R17 500, less pension of R300, medical aid R600 and UIF of R 148,72

The importance of a tax number.

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 February 2016

What is the importance of tax number, am not working an if am self employer or working at Indian shop without payslip but I have bankcard. Where can I around tzaneen. What about immigration?

Offshore investing tax implications

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 February 2016

What are the tax implications of investing in offshore unit trusts and shares and how does one disclose it in your tax return. Thank you

I need clarity on what is viewed as non-retirement income for purposes of the 27,5% calculation.

  Written by Nicci   Posted 29 February 2016

As pensioner, my annual pension amounts to R784 672, in addition I receive taxable interest of R18 000 and tax free interest of R115 200 as well as a consultation fee income of R100 000. I want to invest the maximum of 27,5% in a retirement annuity. How much can I annually invest in a retirement annuity?

Delayed refund

  Written by Nicci   Posted 28 February 2016

I submitted my tax return last year but no payout was made to me
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