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When did I submit my IRP5

  Written by Marc  

When can I submit my IRP5?

How would I handle tax for freelance work?

  Written by Marc  

I've just started at a company doing part time work (22nd May). I get paid on an hourly basis, and the amount hours I work is up to me (very flexible - I am a student). I work about 120 hours a month which returns over R10 000 per month. Since it wont be a fixed amount every month (could be less, could be up to R16K), am I provisional tax payer? The first IRP6 is at the end of August, how would I go about handling this?

Would I be expected to pay 25% of all the income from June 2013- February 2014, on payment #2 IRP6 (February 2014)?...



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Study expenses for my son?

  Written by Marc  

My son studies away from home and I pay all his expenses. He has a study loan. I pay the interest on his study loan amounts to R 1000 per month. Can I claim any of his expenses back?

Can I claim for tax if I have been overseas for a year?

  Written by Marc  

My company has sent me overseas for studies with full pay for a year. I also receive an allowance for all my expenses overseas (accomodation, food, transport ...etc).
My first question: Should I declare all the allowance received while I was overseas? My second question: Can I claim for taxes that my employer has paid from my salary while I was overseas?

How to get the IRP5 Form with SARS letterhead?

  Written by Marc  

I'm in the process of purchasing property and the bank has requested for the IRP5 form with the SARS letterhead. How can I receive this form.I am a tax payer with a tax number.Pls assist

Please tell me how to object to a SARS statement of account(ITSA)?

  Written by Marc  

I have already eFiled a dispute in the form of an objection to an assessment. But the ITSA contains duplicates - 1 original assessment and 2 additional assessments so that I have three amounts raised for one year. There does not seem to be facility for requesting corrections on eFiling? Thanks for the help.

I need a direction, where is the one of SARS branch around Johannesburg?

  Written by Marc  

I want to get my own tax number.

How do I get a SARS tax number?

  Written by Marc  

Hi I would like to know how can I get my tax number online and how much dose it cost for getting a tax number online. I sow on TaxTim that I need to pay R149 or R50 after I have registated with TaxTim, so what's that money for and why so much? if I can't pay what's going to happen?

How much of my medical expenses of R22 000 will I get back from SARS?

  Written by Marc  

I have a medical aid, but the total amount for bills that the medical aid did not cover was about R22 000 that I had to pay, how much of this will SARS pay back to me?

What is the log book format?

  Written by Marc  

Can you please let me know an acceptable format of log book for business travel?

Tax on commission?

  Written by Marc  

If I earn salary on commission only is there a tax directive and how much tax in percentage are my employer legally obliged to deduct from my commission?

I have registered with SARS for tax purposes but need my income tax number, how can I get it online?

  Written by Marc  

I don't wish to re register as that has already been done for me but need my income tax number and do not have the paper work with me as the accountants has it.

How can I get my tax number and find out which account number I used to register with SARS?

  Written by Marc  

And how soon can I get it?I've already applied for it and received, but I moved so I lost the paper during that time.

Paying Tax for Website Earnings?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim

I have a website and I receive an income every month through advertising which is paid to my bank account from overseas every month.

The amount differs each month (how much visits I get, ad company etc.)

How will I pay tax if I earn one month R3000 and one month R10000 (examples).

I don't want to pay a lump sum at the end of the 'tax year' if that is what it is called but would rather pay monthly like when you working in a company, is this possible?...



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What about amounts not covered by medical aid?

  Written by Marc  

Is the Benefit of R 21783.00 to be declared and how to I do it?

Can l get employees tax forms online to register?

  Written by Marc  

I registered a new company now I want to register for employees tax.

2 Month's salary paid in one month?

  Written by Marc  

If an employee is employed in April but the April salary is only paid in May together with the May salary, what will the implication be on the UIF deduction for the employee?

What will I get back from SARS for medical claims?

  Written by Marc  

I received my medical aid tax certificate and it says R15000.00 on it..what will I get back from SARS if I submit this?

Medical Contributions and Expenses deduction for IRP6 First Period 2014?

  Written by Marc  

How are Medical expenses (Subscriptions and Self Paid) included/calculated on the IRP6 form.

What is the tax rate for trusts in South Africa?

  Written by Marc  

Trusts pay 40% income tax. Is it 40% on all income, or 40% on profit?

How do I make a tax number?

  Written by Marc  

I would like to make a tax number,I'm not employed but I have been promised work only if I get the tax number.

How much of my investment can I liquidate a year without incurring income tax.

  Written by Marc  

I have a unit trust with Alan Gray. I'd like to liquidate the maximum amount allowed per year without incurring extra income tax. Can you help me with this please? How much can I liquidate a year. My annual income is about R145 000.

Do I have to give my bank statements when I register as a taxpayer?

  Written by Marc  

SARS told me today that I must submit three months recent bank statements when I submit my registration forms - IT 77. Is this an error on the part of SARS official? Also advise me why my bank statements are needed.

Hi, I'm not sure about my medical aid payments and also I have a company petrol card.

  Written by Marc  

My current salary package is Cost to Company. Does this mean I pay the medical aid or does the company pay it. The other issues is that I get a fuel allowance, but its not put into my salary. I have a fuel card.

Forgotten tax number?

  Written by Marc  

what must I do because I have forgotten my tax number?
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