Where can I get a list of the items that I'm allowed to claim for as a sole proprietor?

Posted 1 March 2013

I know about things like rent, telephone, internet, stationery, etc., but what else?

Donations between spouses, are they taxable?

Posted 26 February 2013

Are donations between spouses, in the form of a regular allowance or a lump sum, taxable? Please advise the position for each spouse if possible. And does the receiving spouse need to declare under 'amounts not considered taxable' on ITR12?

I did not submit my supporting documents in time?

Posted 21 February 2013

After submitting my tax return for 2011 SARS requested supporting documents (logbook) from me. I failed to submit the relevant document in time (I did submit the document after the due date). They asked me to provide reasons why I submitted late, which I did. They now refuse to accept my reasons and refuse to accept any deductions for my car allowance. According to them I now owe them R 280 000-00. What do I do? Can they do this?

Is the depreciation of a private vehicle an allowable deduction?

Posted 10 February 2013

I do not own a business, I only earn a salary.

When can I apply for a tax directive?

Posted 8 February 2013

My employment was terminated and I applied for a tax directive, for my terminal benefits, which I received from SARS which allowed me to get my final payment tax free. My employer however claims the termination of my contract does not constitute retrenchment and therefore I misrepresented the reason for requesting a directive. Is this true? I did detail on the form the breakdown of the money (December Salary, Bonus and Leave pay) I had received and SARS gave me the directive.

Are these tax-deductible medical expenses?

Posted 24 January 2013

1. Eyeglasses (frames & lenses) and the preceding eye test at Spec-Savers.-- If so, would this fall under "impairment" or general medical expenditure?-- If you then purchase new frames & lenses, is it again tax-deductible?2. "Cosmetic" surgery (the removal of moles, to be more specific).

When claiming depreciation on a vehicle can you also claim the repayments?

Posted 23 January 2013

I am a small business owner/operator and i use a bakkie for business, which I purchased in the last tax year (2012). If I claim the 5 year depreciation can I also claim the monthly repayments on the vehicle?

Thanks

If you have a depreciation expense from an asset eg a delivery vehicle, will that be offset by the a

Posted 22 January 2013

When do you put in the the add back?

How do I calculate the travel expenses to be deducted from Commission Income?

Posted 21 January 2013

I earn commission only, but do not keep a logbook. Can I claim any deduction for travel from my Commission income. I kept the petrol slips.

On the logbook do you need to give reason if a zero entry is made on a day of no travel?

Posted 20 January 2013

On my logbook I have several entries as zero where I did not use my vehicle for travel. does one need to give reason for this on the logbook?

How do i declare commission based income?

Posted 19 January 2013

A family member is a running the contract in my name, I went to study so they took over. The income is commission based and approx 15k a month. They using their own personal vehicles to run the contract and have a few people that works on a casual basis. How do I declare this income? And how will I declare the expenses? I just started working and earns 80 per annum which is taxable course.

I just receive a salary and receive car allowance - why do I have to pay in tax?

Posted 3 January 2013

I find myself having to pay extra tax in every year, last year 2500 and this year 6000. Why?

Fringe benefit tax on company car

Posted 3 January 2013

Hi Tim,

I have driven a company owned and paid-for motor vehicle so pay fringe benefit tax based on the value of the car when it was purchased (new). Should that value be adjusted as the motor vehicle is no longer worth that much? How do I go about it to ensure it's always up to date? Thanks a mil!

Do I have to follow the 183 day Tax law with 60 days consecutive?

Posted 3 January 2013

I currently work for a company in the Netherlands. I don't work in the Netherlands, I actually travel / work throughout Africa excluding South Africa. When I receive my Salary in South Africa it is paid from one of our subsidiary companies in Cyprus (which I know is a tax free haven). I would like to know if I have to follow the SA Tax Law?

Is a sale of software, IPR or patent considered a capital gain?

Posted 3 January 2013

Dear Tim,
Me and my wife have been developping few software packages for years.
Now we have a client that wants to purchase them.
1. Is the sale of the software and/or IPR and/or a patent considered a capital gain?
2. Is it is a capital gane, can we sale those in our private capacity?
3. How if this taxed in case that we receive 200k per person each year for a period of 5 years?

Thank you

How does tax get deducted from a self employed sales/marketing consultant?

Posted 6 December 2012

I freelance as a sales/marketing consultant. I charge a consulting fee per day to companies and also receive commission on any sales made during that period. What percentage gets taxed on the commission and what percentage on the consulting income? What can I claim back as a freelancer? (travel, accommodation, airfare, food)?

I am from the UK, but will get permanent residence in SA, but I have money overseas, will I pay tax

Posted 20 November 2012

If i bring funds into SA and earn interest do I have to pay tax on it, what is the free allowance and then how much is it thereafter please?

I work as a full time waitress and I earn a small shift allowance, the rest earned is tips. Do I pay

Posted 20 November 2012

Am I eligible for paying tax?

If I get a Travel allowance, where do I enter my Vehicle installment on my tax return?

Posted 20 November 2012

Where must I enter my vehicle installment to justify my travel allowance?

How much can I deduct for expenses from money I earned in Saudi Arabia?

Posted 16 November 2012

Hi, I taught a two-week course in Saudi Arabia, and they paid me straight into my bank account. Do I have to pay taxes on the full amount, or is there some fixed amount per day I can deduct for expenses?

Must I keep a weekly logbook?

Posted 13 November 2012

My wife and I submitted a weekly logbook for the 2011/2012 tax year. My wife's one were accepted but mine declined. I can't now fill in a day to day logbook as I'm not going to thumbsuck where I've traveled during that year as this is impossible. What am I to do?

What about fees paid to the HPCSA? Are they tax deductible?

Posted 6 November 2012

I don't see any fees paid by me as reflected on my return as per TaxTim for the HPCSA and other fees as related to my profession- oral hygiene (cpd point package as required by HPCSA and a dental association), I only work for commission and want to know if I can deduct other expenses such as cellphone and petrol ? It doesn't get asked on your TaxTim and I suppose it needs corresponding codes for your IRP5 return?

What is the closing date for filing my individual tax return? I have just recovered from a terrible

Posted 6 November 2012

I am not sure of the kilometers I traveled, can I also get help on how to include this?

What is included in Statement of Assests and Liabilities on ITR12?

Posted 31 October 2012

If I earn business income as a sole proprietor for services delivered as an electronic engineer, do I need to declare all my personal assets (bank balance, investments, motor vehicle, etc.) on the Statement of Assets, or only the assets that I mainly use for business (i.e. laptop computer)? I do not have a separate business bank account. Do fixed bank deposits fall under "Financial instruments" or "Cash in Bank" or does it not really matter? For investments such as unit trust...

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When receiving a travel allowance, can I claim depreciation the vehicle?

Posted 29 October 2012

I use my own car (which is financed) to do my work (labour law consultant) for a company. Can I claim depreciation against my car for this?
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