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Submitting necessary documents at SARS manually.



Do I really have to go to SARS in person and submit my ID, bank statements etc. if all I have done is removed my tax practitioner's access and changed my bank details and address on my existing profile? Can these documents not be submitted online?I cant seem to access my IRT12 to fill in the generated information without doing this??

Do I pay SDL on annual bonuses and commission?



do I pay SDL on annual bonuses and commission?

Why does tax credits such as UIF and SDL not form part of the total tax credit total in you calulati



Why does tax credits such as UIF and SDL not form part of the total tax credit total in you calulation sheet/ for example it shows that my total credits including PAYE, UIF & SDL is R 144K, however on the calculation sheet it only pulls R 134K which is the PAYE only?

Can you submit medical bills that was settled by yourself?



Can you submit medical bills that were settled by yourself?

Can I not use proof of address from shops like Jet?



I submitted my tax returns manually and they sent me an sms that said,there was R323 that was due to me. I gave my banking details, they sent me a letter that I must verify my banking details .I went to SARS with my bank statement and a proof of residence of my Jet account, but they said they would not use that one. Now my problem is that i'm a tenant and my Landlord does not have a current proof of residence, he only has the one from May 2013. Will they accept that one?

I would like to learn to do my own IRP5, can you maybe help me?



I would like to learn to do my own IRP5, can you maybe help me?

Where do I fill in medical expenses on ITR12 on eFiling?



I am signed up with SARS eFiling and my ITR12 is there under returns issued. I need to add medical expenses etc in somewhere but don't know where to do this? Please advise?

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEPRECIATION CODE 4027 AND WEAR & TEAR



What is the difference between tax code 4027 on the personal tax return and wear & tear under claim against travel allowance?

Correction Filed Meaning on eFiling?



What does the status ''Correction Filed'' under a VAT201 Review mean on the SarsEfiling website?

Can I claim my rental paid in offset against my rental income received?



I am renting out my property (that I own) in the suburbs and I am renting a property in town to live in. The rental income for the property that I own is far less that what I pay for rent in town. Can I claim my rent paid under 'Rental Paid'on my SARS eFiling tax return?

Do people get such a big refund from SARS?



Is it possible that year I can get a refund of almost R35 000? I have put in all my incomes and expenses...but am a bit worried. I do have a directive and am claiming for certain expenses as a sole commission earner. Last year was a refund of only a few thousand rands, same as previous year and year before that I had to pay in R55 000 or so as I was new to the whole directive thing and I chose the wrong %. So since then I made sure boss takes off lots of tax.

If I register for turnover tax would I still need to register for personal income tax?



I am starting a retail store business, selling hand-made products. This business will be run as a sole proprietorship and the premises for the store will be leased from the property owner.
I have never registered for income tax (personal or company) before.
I forecast turnover of about R300,000 per year and am considering registering for SARS turnover tax.
If I do register for the turnover tax would I still need to register for personal income tax? I have set up a separate busin...

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Do I need to complete a tax return?



I live from the income of 2 cottages on my property, do I have to file a return for tax on this income received, please would you be so kind as to inform me.

I am 67 years old, can I claim medical expenses not on script and not covered by medical aid?



I am 67 years old and need to know whether I can claim medical expenses that are not on scripts and not covered by my medical aid.

Can you claim a daily $ allowance from SARS for business travel outside of RSA?



I am a South African resident, that often travels across the border for business purposes. These trips are usually only a few days long and are paid for by the company. It has been mentioned to me that there may be a system called per diem, in which one may be able to claim a $ allowance amount per day spent across the border. Do you know anything about such a system and if so, how does it work?

Thanks Tim, you explain things very well.



Thanks Tim, you explain things very well.

Local taxation of UK Pension?



I turned 65 in February and after a brief visit to UK established that I qualify for a small pension based on what I paid in before emigrating to SA. It amounts to some R40k per annum. I am presently unemployed (no salary presently) due to losing my business last year, but I am working on changing this situation (may be salaried later this year). Two questions:1) if un-salaried would this small amount of pension be subject to tax by SARS.2) if I had the tax from UK paid into my local bank accoun...

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How do I delete an erroneous return from my statement of account with SARS?



This is a great site, thank for all the effort you put in to helping others. My question is as follows:

I completed my 2013 return. I was then selected for random audit, and submitted the required documents. However my 2009 documents were submitted for my 2013 return (long story!). This resulted in me owing SARS R3,500. I requested a correction, which was done, and my corrected 2013 return reflects that SARS owes me a refund of R1,600. However, the erroneous R3,500 refund figure is still reflected on my statement of account. So SARS is requesting that I pay the remaining balance of R3,500-R1,600. ...

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Can l still do my tax returns from 2004 on TaxTim



l have never submitted any tax return forms since 2004 will you guys be able to help me?

How long does it takes to get a tax number because I need it as soon as possible?



I registered today but I do not see my tax number on the copy that they gave me?

MEDICAL AID CONTRIBUTION CLAIM FOR UNEMPLYED HOUSEWIFE?



CAN YOU CLAIM FOR MEDICAL AID CONTRIBUTIONS IF YOU WERE UNEMPLOYED. IM A HOUSEWIFE AND THE MEDICAL AID IS ON MY NAME. I GET AN "ALLOWANCE" YOU CAN SAY FROM MY HUSBAND. AND WOULD I HAVE TO SHOW THE ALLOWANCE ON MY TAX RETURN

Is registering a second bond in order to reduce rental income tax legal?



I own two properties. Property A is my primary residence, and is bonded for R700k. Property B is a rental property, is valued at R1m and is bonded for R500k. I make a rental profit from Property B after deducting the loan interest and all other deductible expenses, and thus pay tax on that net income. My idea is to register a second bond on Property B for an additional R500k, and transfer that money into the bond of Property A. The increased interest paid on the combined bonds of Property B woul...

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how to get IT34 From SASSA?



I have been asked to send IT34 by my medical scheme in order to processed a document, so how can I get hold of that ITA34?

Can codes from multiple IRP5s from the same organisation be added together?



If I have 2 IRP5 forms from the same institution-do I have to enter all of their information separately or can I add up the amounts for each source code together?

Fines Payable on Audit discrepancies?



I am getting audited - if they pick up a discrepancy is there a fine I will have to pay? I am not a tax expert and is worried that I made a mistake.
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