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

  Written by Marc  

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?

  Written by Marc  

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?

  Written by Marc  

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?

  Written by Marc  

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

How do SARS refund tax?

  Written by Marc  

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

Is a South African close corporation a resident in South Africa for income tax purposes

  Written by Marc  

This Close Corporation is registered in South Africa.

When u are selected for audit will u get your refund still?

  Written by Marc  

Can u give me more details about tax audit?

A fix deposit at the bank, I lost my IRP5 form before taking it to SARS. What can I DO?

  Written by Marc  

Standard bank sent me a form to take to SARS form my fixed deposit I have with them, but I lost it before taking it to SARS. How can I get it now?

Where does one insert income from a retirement payout?

  Written by Marc  

Where does one insert income from a retirement payout? I can't see it in the questions and I'm not sure where to put it. I received a payout of an RA because I resigned in my last job and the amount was low so I was able to draw it.

They were deducting PAYE and UIF but now dont have tax reference number. How to get it?

  Written by Marc  

I have been working for an NGO for about 3 years and PAYE and UIF was deducted on my monthly salary. I use to fill the IRP5 and yet there is nothing on the tax reference number. I don't know what to do or how you qualify to have the tax reference number because the organization I am working at now they need the tax reference number.

I need tax number at my account?

  Written by Marc  

You can get a tax number by following the instructions on the link below:

Tax Number

Will I earn a tax rebate if I pay for the full medical cost out of my own pocket?

  Written by Marc  

I work for a company that does not pay for medical aid for its employers. If I pay for medical aid out of my own pocket. Will I get a rebate? And how much do I need to pay for a medical in order to receive a rebate?

Big trouble! SOS

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim - I stumbled on this website today and it looks very helpful!Owing to a number of reasons beyond our control and sheer overwhelm by a 'black swan'-type situation since 2005, both my husband and I were not able to resolve our business and personal tax situation to date. Could we use TaxTim to complete Tax returns backdated to 2005?Hope you can help!

How does tax work for freelancers and part time workers?

  Written by Marc  

I am a freelance photographer, part time lecturer at two colleges and I facilitate some photography short courses. How do I pay tax? What tax do I pay?

How to file outstanding returns?

  Written by Marc  

I have not submitted tax returns since 2009 and want to know how to submit them via eFiling?

I just want to know about my tax refund, I do have my tax number?

  Written by Marc  

Must I first get my IRP5 from my previous employer or what must I do? I haven't been notify yet by SARS.

what happens if my ex boss refuses to do my IRP5 form?

  Written by Marc  

Does my ex boss have to post my IRP5 form on line to SARS, or do I have to?

Are Medical Insurance - Tax benefits?

  Written by Marc  

Please advise if you can claim tax benefits for paying Medical Insurance instead of Medical Aid. An example Oneplan insurance.

Can I get a Tax Number online without going to a SARS office?

  Written by Marc  

Yes you can. Simply register on eFiling and if you do not yet have a personal income tax number, SARS will automatically register you and issue a tax reference number. You are required to have a valid South African ID. For more information see the step by step guide to register for eFiling and register for Personal Income Tax automatically. 

I want a percentage for a commission earner in a furniture store?

  Written by Marc  

I want to calculate my PAYE tax as I work as a freelancer in a furniture store.

How long does it truly take to get a tax number?

  Written by Marc  

I went to register on the 30th May 2013, some say it takes 4-6 weeks but the internet says 10 days so which is the correct one? When can I start calling SARS for my number?

How much tax do I pay as a consultant and how do I go about doing it?

  Written by Marc  

I am a salaried employee (R8000 per month) and I earn a commission as well. (Amount varies every month). I also earn a consultant fee (R2000 per month and this will increase to R7000 per month at the end of June). My payslip does not reflect the commissions earned. The consultant fee is received from a completely different entity. How must I go about paying tax on all these amounts and how much will I end up paying? (I am currently taxed on the R8000 per month only).

I am a director of a Pty Ltd, can my business pay for my medical aid?

  Written by Marc  

As above

Can I get a tax break on my life or disability insurance?

  Written by Marc  

I've recently become a patent and taken out life and disability insurance. Are there any tax rebates available on this?

Should I move my family's medical aid into the higher earners name?

  Written by Marc  

My wife is the main member on my family's medical aid, but she earns less than me. If I moved the policy into my name, could we save more tax because I'm in a higher tax bracket?
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