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I need my dads tax number, he has passed away. How do I find it?



My dad is deceased and my siblings and I need his tax number.

I need help with my tax - never done it before?



Hi I need help please, I got an IRP5 form and I don't know what to do? Never done this by myself - need assistance in what I need to be doing with this form.

South African offshore divers working more than 183 days out of SA, do we have to pay tax now ?



South African divers working offshore on vessels in international waters for foreign companies (not South African companies), and working more than 183 days offshore with one trip longer than 60 days continuous. Do we have to pay tax now in the near future? I heard they want to change the tax law for all expats working offshore.

Can one get a tax number if not employed or never been employed before?



Can one get a tax number if not employed or never been employed before? I want to join a modelling agency and they are saying one must have a valid tax number in order to join them.

UIF is levied at 1% of your taxable income, at most R148.72/month".



What do you mean by the above? Does it mean that the maximum UIF deduction is R148.72 per month off any given salary? i.e. R17,978 CTC salary - I must not deduct more than R148.72 for UIF? Thank you.

Own private practice tax?



Can you help / guide me with doing my tax return for my own private practice? I won't be having any employees. And how much will I know must I set aside each month to pay taxes?

I want a tax number, how do I register?



I just found a job but I need a tax number and I never had it.

How much income tax will be deducted from wages of R24 000 a month?



How much tax will be deducted from wages of R24 000 per month?

What happens when you accidentally create a 2nd version of the same year?



How does one remove a second version? Or what happens when you submit 2 of the same tax year accidentally? How does one correct the mistake?

Return of not yet operated business.



Requirement for return for CK that not yet done any business and how to pay fees for your service.

I am owing SARS, but they owe me a refund, now what?



I am owing SARS an amount of R 1000.00 and there is a refund due to me in an amount of R 8000.00 , I have made arrangements as to how to pay the money owed to SARS. My question is can't SARS actually minus the money I owe them from my refund although an arrangement has been made? I was actually told that I would not receive what is due to me if I don't pay the outstanding money.

Lastly how long does it take for SARS to pay your refund if you have submitted via e filling .

I can't remember my TAX no? can you help me please?



You need to please call 0800 00 7277 to retrieve your Tax Number.

Can Doctors Register a Company in South Africa?



For a doctor running a private practice in South Africa, can a company be registered and will this be a benefit in terms of tax implications as compared to a sole proprietorship?

How my tax do I pay if I start a business along with my regular job?



I am employed full-time. How do I calculate the tax that I need to pay for the money I earn working freelance? And where do I pay it?

How to submit IRP5 on line with little hassle?



I have been trying hard to register so that I submit my documents in time without standing in long queses.

How do I get a tax number?



Its my first time working and I want to know how do I get a tax number if there's any forms that I must fill in please be so kind and email it to me.

Not working, but received a SARS penalty?



I have not submitted SARS returns as I was not working and not working. They have issued a penalty.

Re-reimbursement for company travel?



Hi for the first time I am confused, I own my own car and last financial year I did about 18200 business km and 8100 private km my company refunds business travel at 2 rand a km I keep a log book but not receipts for fuel and repairs is there anything I can claim for?

Is tax tim registered with a recognised controlling body? If so, with whom?



Is tax tim registered with a recognised controlling body? If so, with whom?

Own Business Permit as Foreign National?



I have just been granted a Life Partnership Visa with Own Business Permit. This will allow me to contract myself out to employers. What tax form do I fill in? What information is needed? How do I pay tax if I invoice a company? And will I be taxed the same as if I was employed by the company?

Checking status on e-filing



Where on eFiling can one check the status/progress of the returns submitted whether they are still busy with them or they've been approved?

Am I liable for a penalty that was a SARS error because not disputed within reasonable timeframe?



I submitted a return for the first time myself in 2012. It was previously done by a colleague who was rather knowledgable. Each previous year (3 years) the outcome was a R0.00 balance as I do not have any medical aid, retirement, etc. Nothing had changed since then. She advised telephonically on how to submit and it was done.I have now received an sms last month (April 2013) stating that I am liable for R15k. Upon investigation with my HR department, they found that the income (IRP5 info) was du...

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When do you submitt your IT3(b) certificate?



I recenlty received a IT3(b) now I dont quit know whether the amount of money reflected there will be given to me or it is an amount that I already have received.

What can you do after finding out you've been taxed after a year of working?



I just need to know what can I do to know my tax number without calling SARS offices.

I am living in S.A. but soon to be paid from Australia. Just trying to work out my tax implications.



I am living in S.A. and about to be paid approx R19000 p/m from Australia. This may be paid into my Australian account or S.A. account - haven't decided. I am trying to work out my tax implications in both countries. I am being paid as a contractor by the Australian company for work that I am doing here.
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