CGT on unit trust sale?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 October 2013

Do all types of unit trusts attract capital gains tax when units are sold for cash withdrawal? Is there a yearly tax concession limit on investments such as unit trusts which is not taxable?

Back dated Retirement Annuity - can I still claim?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 October 2013

Good Day,
I've taken out a Retirement Annuity a few years ago but I never included this when I submitted my tax return as I was not aware that I could at the time. My question is, how do I go about submitting it now, is there anything special I need to do since it was done previously?

Basic Salary Below Threshold + Extra Commission Earned

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 October 2013

I earn a basic salary that falls under the threshold (R5000 pm) but then earn commission which bumps it up over the threshold. Now this commission can vary, from R500 to well over R1000. How do you calculate this per month, as each month will fall into a different bracket (referring to the SARS monthly tax deduction tables). Do we simply look at the total amount and deduct the applicable tax applicable in that bracket each month?

How do I claim home expenses from a former work area in a rented flat that I lived in?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 October 2013

Hi TaxTim

I am trying to finish off filling out my tax form and came across the home expenses deduction.
With my former company I was working from my rented flat of which I had one room demarcated for work fitted with a desk, chair and fax/printer/copier machine.

I am confused currently as I am not renting that place anymore and not working for that company anymore and am not sure if I am entitled to claim and if so what can I claim. I paid R4600 for rent monthly and the space took up 20% of the whole area. ...

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Tax directive not issued to SARS for retrenchment?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 October 2013

My company forgot to do my tax directive when they retrenched me in Sept 2012. Paid me in full the amount. Can I get the company to issue me with a tax directive now?

How do I use the TaxTim calculator?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 October 2013

How does the TaxTim tax calculator work?

How long does it take to get a response from SARS regarding my refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 October 2013

After I have completed my tax returns how long is it going to take for me to know if I qualify for a refund or not?

I am waiting for a response from SARS about my Audit?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 October 2013

I was audited on the 3rd of October SARS said they would call me within 2 weeks now after that. 2 weeks I got reference and case number - now what?

Investment information to be added on the SARS form and capital gains on what I draw every month?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2013

Hi, I have and investment, local and foreign dividends, that I draw an amount off every month of R6 000, there is a capital gains on this. I do not own fixed assets of any sorts and do not have a job, so the R6 000 is what I live off. How does this work with the capital gains on the SARS form, surely there should be and exemption for this? Also, the SARS form only asks for foreign withheld tax on dividends and not the local withheld tax. In the exemption area under non taxable what net amount do...

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How to start a small family business legally?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2013

I would like to start a small company/business, mainly selling parts for home/small office computers in South Africa. I will also sell my service of assisting to fix PC's. How to I go about registering, and what would I register the business as? Are there fees involved and or TAX/VAT registration needed?

Do sole proprietors charge VAT if their turnover is less than a R1 million per annum?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2013

Do I charge VAT as a Sole Proprietor earning less than R1 million turnover per annum? If so, do I need to be VAT registered?

How do I submit my ITR12 to SARS?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2013

How do a summit my income tax return (ITR12) on eFiling after completing it?

Missing "Income Replacement Benefit" certificate - what do I do?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2013

My employer completes my ITR12 and as I don't have any other claims or income, it is usually fine to be submitted as is. However, SARS says I owe them money. As I understand from our finance department, my employer never attached the "Tax certificate on income replacement benefits" that states that the employees does have access to a disability income benefit. They said that this is the reason I owe SARS money and once I submit the certificate I will owe SARS nothing. How do I explain to SARS m...

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Does SARS, pay all the previous years and do they have my previous IRP5's?

  Written by Marc   Posted 29 October 2013

If I do tax returns, will SARS still refund me for the past years that I`ve been paying tax if I am eligible.

Secondly does SARS, has my previous IRP5 from my previous employer?

How do I insert the income protection contribution 4018 on my income tax return?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2013

After entering information on eFiling for my tax return and saving it my tax calculator result is not reflecting my income protection contribution...is it code 4018 under deductions cause that it what I am saving it under??

Claiming tax on own medical aid?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2013

I have my own medical aid. Can I claim tax on my own medical expenses. I am working and my company does not provide medical aid.

Can I claim deductions for a living allowance given to my elderly mom?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2013

I pay my elderly mom R2 000 per month for living expenses. She does not qualify for a South African pension as although my dad was classed as a South African citizen, my mom's citizenship remains British. She received a small amount of money when my dad died which she invested and now earns R1 000 per month so her total income for living is now R3000. My question is, I would like to know if there is some sort of deduction I can make for this amount?

Outstanding tax returns - will I be penalised?

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2013

I submitted my 2013 tax return and have a penalty of R500 for the 2007 and 2009 tax returns outstanding. How do I go about submitting these as I cannot find these loaded on my eFiling profile? And should I be paying tax if at that time I earned below the taxable threshold?

Do I have to register for PAYE if my employee earns taxable income elsewhere, but only R2 500 from m

  Written by Marc   Posted 28 October 2013

I have a parttime receptionist and pay her R2,500 per month. She also earns R15,000 per month from another employer. Do I have to register for PAYE, because her total income is taxable, or do I not register because what I pay her is less than the taxable amount? She clearly has to pay personal income tax on her total earnings, but it seems to me that I do not have to register for PAYE. Please advise!

Tax-free scholarship - where to put on the ITR12?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 October 2013

I receive a research grant from the University of Cape Town which is a tax-free scholarship. Where do I include this on my tax return?

I classified myself incorrectly

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 October 2013

I clicked on provisional taxpayer by mistake and I can't find a way to undo. How do I start the process afresh?

Overtime tax - how does it work?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 October 2013

Hi! My husband gets paid fortnightly, the last 2 weeks he's worked 58hrs overtime(1.5) and 7hrs doubletime. His normal rate is @R62p/h. We've heard some rumours about 'supertax' where they deduct more than normally. If that's true will you please provide me with a method to work this out. Thanks.

What is the amount needed for a tax number to be required to pay out a lump sum?

  Written by Marc   Posted 27 October 2013

I was approached by the defense force about a sum of money they need to pay out to me. What is the amount that you need to get a tax number for the sum to be paid?

What is the tax benefit in working outside of South Africa?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 October 2013

My husband is working in Zambia for a South African company, his company pay his salary into his South African bank account, he has been advised that if he has worked for six months out of South Africa for a least 6 weeks at a time he can claim the whole of his years tax back?

Can I deduct the interest I pay my mother from my rental income as part of Interest/Finance Charges?

  Written by Marc   Posted 25 October 2013

On two occasions, my mother has been kind enough to grant me funds from her positive flexi loan balance that I used as a deposit when applying for finance for investment properties. On a monthly basis I pay my mother interest on the funds she granted me. Can I deduct the interest I pay my mother from my rental income as part of Interest/Finance Charges?
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