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Corrections on eFiling?



I did my SARS eFiling, they then requested me to attach required documents which I did. Do I now do the corrections if there is any or does SARS do the corrections?

Payments for AA88 not reflecting on employees annual ITSA



I have an employee who gets issued an AA88 from SARS which I payover as per the documentation received. I made four payments this year, February, March, April and May, after which the notification when I synced with SARS Efiling via easy file, said cancelled or finalised, and no further payments requested. This employee completed her tax return on 22 July and her ITSA does not reflect the payments I made which I deducted from her salary. I have all the proof of payments made via ABSA bank to SAR...

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I need my tax number from SARS and how do I get it?



I've jusy got a job and I dnt have a tax number. When I call at SARS the tells me I don't hav a tax number and I to go to the branch and apply there. And I need my tax number soon. Isn't there other way I can get my tax number without going to the branch? Please help

Insolvency with SARS?



SARS did not accept my tax return for refund this year. I disputed this and the dispute was disallowed for the following reason:

2015 tax return to be submitted on the after insolvency number

What does that mean? Why am I not entitled to claim back on my car allowance as I have a detailed logbook for this.

Medical Scheme Fees Tax Credit



Good day,

I just want to make sure about the Medical Scheme Fees Tax Credit, source code 4116. My husband joined my medical scheme from July 2014, thus every month I pay for myself plus one dependent. In terms of section 6A (Medical scheme contributions tax credit), do I have a right to R257 tax credit per month for myself and for my husband? (Thus: (R257*12)myself + (R257*8)first dependent). On my completed IRP 5,from my previous employer, they only took myself into account for the medical scheme tax credit and not my dependent as well...

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HOME OFFICE EXPENSES on SARS eFiling?



I'm working from my home, but receive a salary monthly. There isn't a office where I can sit and work, and therefore all the employees work from home. Can I deduct home office expenses from my tax return?

Correction on submission to SARS on individual return



My Fiance received a travel allowance last year, due to seeing patients at home, she submitted her tax return before putting in her car value along with her mileage that she needs to claim, and hence didn't get any rebate from SARS. Is there anyway in which we can ask for a correction on the tax return from SARS, or what should we do? I am sure she should be due a rebate.

How to declare against source code 4238



I have received a tax certificate from Allan Gray for one of my investments, there's an amount against the source code: 4238 - Taxable Local Dividends. How do I declare an amount received for this source code on e-filing?

Delays and confusion



I submitted 1 July, immediately asked for docs, sent them through, then on 12 July asked for more docs, sent them through and since then no communication from SARS. Received an SOA indicating the refund amount a transaction reference and the date being 1 August. That's today but no completion letter. Have phoned several times and all they say is it's still in progress. No new notes or requirements. What is the meaning of all this?

Do I owe or I am Owed money by SARS?



I filed my tax returns on the 7th of July through efiling and after submitting it came back saying: Assessment Notice, Date: 2015/07/07 and Amount: R-4771. 41. What I want to know is; does this mean I owe SARS this amount or it is due to me and if it is due to me, when can I expect it?

NB: I did not receive any message requesting additional documents.

No returns available



Hello I have registered on eFiling and submitted my outstanding documents at the. SARS branch manually but when I login to submit tax return it says "No tax returns found" what could be the problem as I have submitted last week already.

Living in foreign country and SARS requests documents



SARS has requested proof of my husband's banking details AND documents to support the information given in his eFile. We now live in Canada and did our taxes online through the eFile system. 1. Where on the eFile system can I upload the documents they requested

2. Can my mother-in-law (who has legal power of attorney) take the banking details in on our behalf?

Thanks

What is IRP5



What is IRP5 and how do I claim it?

Request for correction on VAT return



I have discovered an error on a past VAT return (input tax amount was overstated) and did a "Request for Correction" on efiling. I changed the relevant amounts, resubmitted, and clicked "Pay Now" to pay the outstanding balance. However, the amount that came up was the full revised VAT payable amount, instead the full amount minus the amount originally paid. I then manually calculated the additional amount and paid only that, but am concerned that it seems like a discrepancy, even...

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Looking for my tax number



I want to know my tax number

Accidentally pressed dispute button on SARS eFiling



I submitted my tax return via SARS eFiling, and was audited. I submitted my documents manually at SARS office. Final assessment was completed and have a minus amount. I however per accident pressed the dispute button. What now?

Incorrectly submitted return



Incorrectly submitted a tax return, wanted to click save but clicked on submit, any way I can resubmit, or do I need to dispute?

Dificult to complete birthdate and email adres on irp5 efiling



Hi there, I treid to fill in the efiling for my husband but the option of his birthdate is dificult I can't type it in it says I must select a date but there is no way to scrole the corect date I'm using my phone and when I try to register at your page I couldn't complete my email addres it cuts me off I gues my email addres is to long? Thanks Rene

TEACH ME RETURNS CALCULATIONS?



HOW DO I CULCULATE MY TAX REFUNDS?

No details loaded on my employer certificate / IRP5, it's empty - help!



I have just been online to complete my Tax Return and am a bit confused. When generating my return I note that there is a certificate loaded onto the SARS eFiling system, but no particulars are loaded on it. It is empty of information. Really confused. Please help!!

Correction of IRP5 by employer



The amount stated on my IRP5 for my Travel Allowance is wrong. My employer decreased my allowance without my knowledge and I've only picked up the error now. My employer says it's too late for them to correct it. I now can't claim the full amount of my travel expenses for the year.

Why can't my employer submit the correct figure to SARS and give me a new IRP5?

IRP5 from previous employer on eFiling, but I don't have the document



My last payment from my previous employer was end on March 2014 - for the month of March 2014. I see that the IRP5 for that month is loaded on my tax return on SARS efiling. Can I go ahead and file, or should I wait I receive the physical IRP 5 copy from my previous employer? I have asked them for it - no response yet though.

Return submitted to SARS not showing in eFiling



Hi. I submitted my tax return this morning through TaxTim, but do not see it on EFiling. Please check why.

Can I get IRP5 documents that were destroyed in fire?



I worked for a retail company from 2006 - 2009 and I paid for my Tax. When they retrench us they gave us our IRP5. Mine got got burned in my shack and I lost them. In that way I was never able to claim for my Tax. How do I go about to obtain them again. Does my company have them on record as I am working for another company now and they told me to have my previous employer IRP5 if I need to file for Tax Return purposes.

The 2007 return is a very simple one, its pure Income tax, no claims, no supporting docs required.



Hi Tax Tim. On 06/07/2015 I went to submit my tax returns as far back as 2007. I had been living abroad working intermittently on the odd year in SA. SARS were great, all tax returns were filed with no claims on any tax deductions so no supporting documents required. I have a tax return due to me however because the 2007 tax return was so far back its gone for processing and now is holding up my tax return from all the other years. The 2007 tax return is a very simple one, its pure Income tax, n...

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