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My bank details on IRP5 changed.



But the bank account SARS refunded me is still also being used by me. Should I change it at SARS? I would like to keep it the same.

I earned R6 500 and was a temp in the last tax period I only worked for 3 months. How does the tax w



I earned R6 500 and was a temp in the last tax period I only worked for 3 months. Can I claim PAYE for those months?

Estimate amount back on 3 IRP5 2009-2010, 01/2013-28/2/2013 and lastly 2012-2013/02/10



How do I roughly get an estimate on money back ....if I get back.........how do u calculate it ?

What is the limit for tax free donations?



Hi Tim

My girlfriend sold a house she inherited from her deceased mother and would like to split the income with her sister. The amount is approx R500 000, is there a way to transfer the money as a lump sum to her sister tax free?

An accountant advised us to "loan" her sister the whole amount and then to pay off the loan in lumps of R100 000 per year to avoid the 20% donations tax, but every year she needs to complete a declaration together with her tax form submission. Is ...

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2013/2013 allowable Commission expenses to be claimed



Just want to make sure if the 50% rule is still in place regarding commission income? The same as 2011/2012? Meaning your Commission income must be 50% more than other income to claim any expenses against commission.



Independent Contractor...what can he claim?

Medical Tax Credit?



Hi Team, My Total medical aid contribution for myself and 2 depandants is R2072. My company pays R1211 and I pay R674 deducted from my salary and I receive a R230 med aid tax credit. Is the R230 the correct amount for 2 depandants? and can I claim back the R674 that I pay from salary every month?

Commission - how is it taxed?



Hi TaxTim,I earn commission, all my income is derived from selling luxury automobiles.What are all the tax deductions I can claim for?What percentages of these deductions will I get back?I tried asking SARS this, you think they will help me... not a chance.

Tax return payment?



I have received an email that my tax return payment is due. I would like to know how should I apply for it. Thamk You...

What are tax benefits of working 180 days out of SA and 60 consecutive days?



I work for SA company in Botswana. My salary and tax are paid in South Africa. Is there a tax benefit in working 180 days out of the country.

My employer deducted montly tax from our salary but we are not registered with SARS neither is the c



Please need help. How do I know if our Company is registered with SARS
and the tax that have been deducted from our Salary is been paid up towards SARS. What could happen to the owner who failed to pay the tax over to SARS.

Tax on leased property?



I rent out my property but still pay a bond. This is not my primary residence. Do I still need to pay tax?

Students on Vacation Work Wages?



Do students need to register for Income Tax if they work during their vacation (3/4 weeks) for a corporate.

If I want to withdraw all my pension capital, what will the tax rate be?



I have about R9 mil. pension capital that I want to withdraw, what are the tax rates?

I earn a basic salary but earn a commission ever quarter what tax would I pay on my commission?



I earn a basic salary of 6500 after deductions. I also earn commission which is paid out every quarter this quarter amounts to over R7 000.

What does it mean if SARS send me ITA34 R-2000?



What must I do about the ITA34 must I pay them?

I contribute towards my daughters studies at the university, can I claim this as a tax deduction fro



My daughter is studying part-time to complete her degree at the university.
She has a temp job as a teacher at a primary school and earns a small salary.
I pay the University fees. Can I claim this from SARS?

I've been practicing as a medical practitioner since 2010 and still have not payed tax?



How do I go about starting this process? I've been an associate for the first 2 years and a partner the last 2 years. I've acquired a house with my wife and we needed to renovate the house and the grannies flat into a practice which I practice from 2 days a week. With all living expenses I do not have the excess to pay tax. What do I do?

If we run a Club does the Secretary who would earn a remuneration have to pay PAYE?



We are running a Club that purchases and sells to its members training material and then registers their students when the course is successfully completed. We have Lady that does all the admin etc. She gets paid a "salary" do we have to register her for UIF and PAYE?

Didn't include my pension fund on code 4006?



Last year when I filed my 2012 tax return I didn't put in my pension fund on code 4006 but have put only my retirement annuity from old mutual. And I was given a refund amount of R1900. I therefore would like to know if its possible for me to do an objection and resubmit the return even though I was paid.

When a certain amount was deducted from my UIF can I go for a tax return on the money that was deduc



I resigned an the company paid out my UIF an there was an amount deducted so I just want to knw if I get a tax return on the money that was deducted.

Where do you fill in the amount you paid out of your pocket for unpaid medical bills?



I have receipts of more than R5000 of bills of which medical did not want to settle. Where do I put this total on your questionnaire?

IRP5 what must I do now?



In January 2013 I received my share of my ex husbands pension fund a lump sum where the tax was deducted. I received my IRP5 now. What must I do? what forms must I fill in and how would I know if I am going to maybe receive something back from SARS?

What should I be taxed??



I am currently working for a global company on a temp basis but working at least 40 hours a week. They have recently started taxing me 25%. I have read that this is only for individuals working 22 hours or less a week. how true is this ant what can I do??

What is the definition of income tax source codes?



4141/4142/4149/4150/4497

IRP5/IT3a



Can I use these form to submit for tax return, or wot must I do with this certificates?
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