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



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?



I want to get my own tax number.

How do I get a SARS tax number?



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?



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?



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

Tax on commission?



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?



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?



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?



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?



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?



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

2 Month's salary paid in one month?



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?



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?



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

What is the tax rate for trusts in South Africa?



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

How do I make a tax number?



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.



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?



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.



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?



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

Moet ek eers betaal voor ek begin? Kan ek halfpad ophou en later weer aangaan.



As ek uitgaan dan is dit wat ek reeds gedoen het nie gestoor nie. Is dit omdat ek nog nie betaal het nie of moet alles op eenslag ingevul word?

Can I email my IRP5 to SARS?



I've emailed my IRP5 to SARS cause I can't used my e-Fling anymore.

Already submitted tax return by accident, can I re-submit?



I accidentally hit submit on my e-filing and I have not completed all the info. It is now been submitted. Is there anyway I can re-submit?

I earn R5 600 amonth and not a South African but with work permit, how much tax must I pay?



A foreigner working in South Africa with permit getting R5 600?

How do SARS refund tax?



I want to know if is possible to be refunded tax I have had to pay.
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