How long to wait after changing banking details at SARS

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2013

Hi Tim, it's my first time I did my ITR12.

I got a notice letter asking for supporting docs for source code 4201, I then submitted my unique letter and IRP5, also I corrected my bank details.

My SARS Status shows "AVS Bank Verification Pass". Any idea how long this might take before refund is made to me? Thanks for all the great advice, regards.

Is there any other payment option available?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2013

Is there any other payment option available?

I have to use an oxygen concentrator, is this a disability from the tax point of view?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2013

Age 77; retired. Male. Diagnosed with emphysema (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Doctor has prescribed an oxygen concentrator (takes oxygen out of the air) to allow me better able to do life's daily chores (walking around, dressing, bathing, shopping etc) with less getting out of breath. Weighs 3 kg and has to be carried or slung from the shoulder. This costs me a capital sum of R35000 and has an anticipated life of 5 years (the concentrator, not me). Is this a disability from the tax po...

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What is the date for submitting a tax return for the current and/or previous tax year?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2013

I am confused about how the tax year relates to when you submit your return for that year. If it is August 2013 now, when is the next deadline for submitting a tax return? Has the deadline for submitting for the previous tax year already passed?

Fired, but don't have my IRP5. What must I do?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2013

If I have been fired from work and I don't have an IRP5 for my tax return what must I do?

My tax position at the end of February 2014 after I received income from two different employers

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2013

Hi Tim

From my permanent employer I received R5000.00 per month which was increased to R5500.00 per month from July 2013. My contract for this job comes to an end half way through January 2014, therefore being 10.5 months of the 2014 tax year. My employer does deduct any amount for PAYE.

From February 2013 to August 2013 (being a 6 month contract) I had a part time job (being a different employer), where I received R3000.00 per month. My employer here deducted R750.00 per month for PAYE....

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Do I pay a penalty if I register for tax now only, after working for 7 years?

  Written by Marc   Posted 1 August 2013

Hi tax tim.
I just want to know if I will pay a penalty if I've never registered for tax and have been working for 7 years but want to start doing my tax this year?

Appealing the result of an objection

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

I lodged a NOO on my assessment and this has been partially approved however when checking the assessment issued as a result of the NOO, I noticed that there are still errors. Can I lodge a second NOO or do I have to lodge a NOA? And if so how does this work?

Two tax certificates (2) for 2013 - Two different medical aid no's and 2 diff. options

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

I am trying to get my (2) tax certificates for 2013 from my medical aid - but they keep sending only the one.

Let me give you more detail: From 01/03/2012 - I was on a different option - up to 31/10/2012
I then retired but carried on with the medical aid - BUT with a different option and a diff. medical aid number.

I have tried everything and they keep giving me only the latest one which is from 01/11/2012
I went into the website (on the old number) but they keep giving me tax certificate for up to 28/2/2012....

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Tax code not entered on IRP5 for tax exemption. How do I get this fixed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

I have worked out of the country last year for more than 183 days and 60 days continuous.
We do not do this every year, so my employer did not enter the tax code under (Reason for Non deduction of employees tax) (4150) . They said it is to difficult now to change it.

What will I be able to do, to get this fixed, it will probably only be for one last year. Should I go to the Tax office and try to explain?

Thanks

How to file with SARS on mobile phone without Adobe

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

I want to file on my mobile phone but the forms are in Adobe Flash. I use mobile which doesn't use Adobe Reader. How can I obtain them and fill them in?

Church donations deductible?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

Hi Tim,I make monthly donations to a church. How will I know if they are an NPO? Would I have received something if they were?Will these donations be tax deductible under code 4011?Your help would be much appreciated.RegardsJ

Why are 4003 and 4008 deductions showing at zero?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

On my tax calculator result, the following deductions show a result of zero even though figures were put in while filling out my return:4003 - provident fund contributions4008 - allowable medical deductionsWhat is the reason for this? Help would be much appreciated :)Regards

Can I complete tax return forms for the past 3 years?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

I have been working for government for 3 years already and haven't completed any tax return forms. Am I still able to do this for the past years that I worked?

How to calculate tax on annual leave payment when dismissal occurs

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

How do we calculate tax on accrued annual leave pay when one is dismissed? Is there a percentage or tax table that needs to be used? It is about 8 days leave accrued and is less than R 2 500. 00.

How will I know if I owe taxes? Do I have to file earning less than R5000 per month?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

If you earn less than R5000 per month, do you have to file for taxes returns?
How can I check if I owe SARS?

Freelancer - local and international - Needs to start keeping records for tax purposes

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

I have been freelancing for local and international companies for a few months. I need to get my tax admin sorted out. I work from home and am on my husbands medical aid.

Where do I start and how do I maintain all my information that I need to? I'm happy to set up Excel docs to keep records. I'd like to know what I should be keeping records of,  where I can benefit from tax refunds, and what expenses I can set against the business. Do you have any templates I could use?

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I already registered with SARS so I want to submit my IRP5. What steps must I follow?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

I am already registered with SARS and want to submit my tax return with IRP5. How do I do this?

When should donations be included in the donee's gross income and taxed?

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

If father A gives child B (not a minor) a donation of R100,000, will that amount be included in child B's gross Income for the period? The same applies to person A donating R100,000 to Trust B, will the R100,000 be included in the Trusts gross income and therefore is it taxable as income?

The IT12 won't open on eFiling

  Written by Marc   Posted 31 July 2013

I can access the account but it wont generate the IT form. I get as far as to click on IT12z, then the screen goes grey and it sticks there. I don't know what software SARS uses and the agents working there don't know either. I just can't complete, calculate and file an IT12 in one go. Either I can't access the account or can't complete the task.

Confused by "due by me" on SARS SMS

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2013

When the tax return SMS says "ACC balance 12.000 due by me" does it mean I'm owing that amount?

What is South Africa, Western Cape's country code on SARS eFiling ?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2013

What is South Africa, Western Cape's country code on SARS efiling ?

TaxTim tax assistance vouchers

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2013

Where can I get a TaxTim voucher coupon in South Africa?

Personal income earner - clothing deduction claim

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2013

If you have meetings constantly that you need to dress smartly for, are you able to claim this back in your tax return as a deduction as a personal income tax earner?

My eFiling profile says my supporting documents have been converted. How long till I get my refund?

  Written by Marc   Posted 30 July 2013

Hi Tim

I submitted my tax returns via SARS efiling on the 22nd of July and they asked for supporting documents. I submitted my IRP5 and Medical Aid Tax certificate on the 23rd of July. On my profile it says my documents have been converted....does that mean they have been received? How long till I get my refund? I read on your site that SARS was doing things faster this time around.

PS Thanks for a very informative site, it made my efiling a lot easier.
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