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Does that mean I have to pay SARS?



Type of assessment :original amount R6270. 39 DUE TO YOU,TAX PERIOD 2012 AND SELECTED FOR AUDIT:N IS THAT MEANS I HAVE TO PAY SARS?

Prescription period for UIF payments to government



What is the prescription period for outstanding UIF payments to the UIF Commissioner?

Who qualifies for a tax refund from SARS?



Hi,who can claim for a tax return? I was working at the hotel for quite sometime but how do I know if I was registered and should claim or not

Verification documentation



I Submitted my tax return but made a mistake on my dependents, I received a letter for document verification. Immediately after that I saw the mistake and rectified it. On that notice it said 'N' by verification. Now I received a letter again to ask for supporting documentation. What should I do?

Why did SARS reverse my funds as a refund?



I did my tax return via SARS eFilling on Monday the 12th of October and called the call centre to ask if I was required to submit any documentation which they said no. When I called again on Thursday I was told that the amount due to me has been released and will be in my account on Friday. On the same day (Thursday) I received a msg saying that they want supporting documents. My question how possible is this as the money was going to be released to it now being reversed, and how long should I w...

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Upload failed. File could not be uploaded. There has been an error.



When I try to upload a supporting document for my tax return on SARS eFiling, I get the below error:

"Upload failed. File could not be uploaded. There has been an error. Please try again or contact us if the problem persists (135244034). "

Can you help me with this problem? I can't upload my supporting docs.

It's been over 2 months, but I haven't received my refund yet.



Hi! I submitted my tax return on 2015/08/06. I received my ITA34 Notice of Assessment shortly thereafter, but it's been over 2 months and I haven't received my refund yet, or any further communication from SARS. On my ITA34, there is an "N" next to "Selected for audit or verification," so I'm confused as to why this process is taking so long? Please assist.

How can I get a new SARS number because I was insolvent?



On SARS status I am insolvent, I took my court letter with necessary documents to SARS and they could not assist me with a new tax number as my old one still shows active on their system. What must I do now to get a new tax number?

When will I obtain my tax refund?



I have worked in South Africa from 1-Sep-2014 till 31-Aug-2015. In the income tax year 2014-2015, I have only worked for 6 months, and I qualify for a refund. I have e-filed my tax return in June, but yet to get my refund in my bank account. I have also verified banking details, proof of residence and proof of identification at the Centurion Tax office. I am an Indian National

How long should it take when an assessment is escalated?



I have submitted my tax return via SARS eFiling on the 2nd July 2015 but I am yet to receive my tax refund. Its been 3 months and additional documents submitted. My assessment was selected for the audit and they requested documents which I gave them. It was later escalated but nothing happened. It is currently escalated again and no feedback. What can a man do?

Need letterhead with taxnumber?



Where can I find a letterhead with my tax number on?

After audit is done and not calculations were changed by SARS how long before refund is done?



Good morning, my dad is 81 and his docs were requested for an audit which we uploaded via eFiling. We received notification that his tax has been finalized and no adjustments to the calculations were made. This was already in the middle of September. We have not had any further correspondence and the R824. 00 rand have not yet been refunded to him. Is there something I must do? Does these refunds take a long time to be paid over?

Are there issues with turnaround times and risk of SARS breaching them?



My tax return was singled out for verification. I submitted all supporting documentation on the 14th September 2015. I am now sitting on 23 working days and have heard nothing from SARS. Are there issues with their turnaround times this year and also, does the 30 days imply that my refund will also be issued within this timeframe?

My ITSA shows minus and not selected for audit but they requested supporting docs Return-Assessed



Hi filed my tax reurn on 13/10/2015 got my ITA34 says SARS owes me and not selected for audit. Than on 14th I requested a statement of account showed electronic refund will be paid 15/10/2014 but later in evening of 14th got request to submit supporting docs. And ITSA still shows a minus and not selected for audit but shows that they reversed the electronic transfer for 15th and balance is still minus. And my tax return status shows Return- Asssed. I submited supporting docs 15/10/2015. Will I still get my refund? or am I in the Audit process. Thanks...

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Agent fees and tax declaration



If you receive income via an agent which has not been taxed, what is the income declared? Eg: I get paid R10 000 for a job. The agent takes R2000. Do I declare R10 000 or R8000 as income earned?
Also, what proof do I have to show this if audited?

Email address to submit IRP5 corrections to SARS



I have submitted my tax form incorrectly, please can you send me an SARS email address to forward and attach the correct documentation along with a letter.

Where do I obtain my own IT3 a form?



I am the only member of a CC. I am self- employed. I need to issue myself with an IT3a form. How do I do this? I have been drawing a small amount from the profit when there is one. I do not draw a salary. SARS is requiring this document for each year I have submitted.. Since 2010. I am confused about this requirement.

Going in to SARS or not?



SARS has asked me to provide documentation to verify my baking details, and there is a paragraph at the bottom of the letter saying "Should you be required to provide relevant material to verify your banking particulars you are requested to submit it at your nearest branch within 21 business days, for all other verifications your relevant material may electronically be uploaded via e Filing. "

Is there no way to do this through SARS eFiling or do I need to brace the long branch queues...

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Change banking details



Can I change my banking details while SARS is reviewing my assessment?

Claims for home office expenses



I am a salaried employee of a large corporate company, but I also earn commission from a part-time business, for which I have a dedicated office at home. This commission is paid into my bank account and I receive an IRP5 for it. Am I allowed to claim expenses like telephone, stationary, renovations in the home office, catering expenses, etc?

How long for money into my account from SARS as my refund?



Hi my accountant rang me fri to let me know he's asked for money to be paid into my account as everything is finalised how long does it take please?

Full-time student, earn below tax bracket can I be taxed 25% per promotion job?



Hi TaxTim,
I am a full-time student and work for a company during my free time where I do odd promotions in a month. I am earning below the tax bracket and I am being taxed 25%. I get taxed on jobs where I earn R350, R500, and R800. My question is should I be taxed even though I am way below the tax bracket? And how does it work with the tax if I do not have a tax number and the company have deducted tax but have not given pay slips yet? Can I be exempt from paying tax on a R350? What happ...

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Do I get anything for contributing on tax?



I Have been working for the company on contract and my monthly salary was 10. 000 and I have been paying 700 tax every month and now the company is terminating my contract will I be getting anything from SARS? or I will only get UIF?

RAF conversion - might flag risk and SARS might want tax on it as they might think it is paid out



I claimed RAF deductions of about R9000 last year but this year it is only R850 because I took an authorised premium payment holiday allowed by Sanlam. I also converted my RAF's to a new generation RAF platform, so they are were never paid out but I am very worried that SARS will think that the RAF's were paid out and want to tax them - what should I do?

Tax refund waiting for me?



Hi I'm currently unemployed since 2010 & dont have any banking details or cash. If possible? TaxTim can u please check if there is a refund dew to me & than deduct whats due to u from there?
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