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Checking status on e-filing

  Written by Marc  

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?

  Written by Marc  

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?

  Written by Marc  

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?

  Written by Marc  

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.

  Written by Marc  

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.

Who qualifies to be a taxpayer?

  Written by Marc  

I'm currently working and earn R3000. Does that mean I'm suppose to pay tax.
what's the minimum earning for a person to pay tax?

My name is Busi, please can I get my tax number

  Written by Marc  

Tax no please...

Tax number for a retired person with Residence Permit?

  Written by Marc  

How can I get a Tax number in SA when I don't have an income in SA?I have some interest income from my bank in my origin country, they claim I need a tax number in SA.How can I register to get that?

When is SITE tax permissable?

  Written by Marc  

Is it compulsary for 1 to pay PAYE and SITE tax?

How can I remember my tax number?

  Written by Marc  

I worked before at a local municipality, I'm very sure that they produced one for me so I need it in writing to use it somewhere.

Time frame for SARS tax refund?

  Written by Marc  

I received an IT34 to advise me that SARS have completed an audit on me and owe me money. How long does it take for them to pay out?

If I take home R10000-00, how much should my nett income be?

  Written by Marc  

If I clear R10000-00 how much should my nett salary be incl uif and tax?

Does my Employer need my tax mumber to register me for UIF, even if I don't have to pay tax?

  Written by Marc  

I don't have to pay tax, because I do not earn enough. I am not registered either and want to know why does my employer need my tax number to register me for UIF? Now they force me to go and register at SARS and I resigned a month ago.

Is there an easier way of keeping track of kilometres for work?

  Written by Marc  

I keep forgetting to fill in my in my logbook.

Procedure in submitting IRP5 form and steps thereafter?

  Written by Marc  

I have an IRP5 tax return form from my company and want to know the procedure to submitting and whats the procedure thereafter?

Executive Director only received remuneration and bonus - how do his salary been tax?

  Written by Marc  

Does SARS seen the Director as a Provisional Tax Prac?How much paye will the Director pay on his SalaryAccording to Pastel Payroll they took his Estimated Annual Value into consideration when they worked out the Paye - is this correct?

What to bring when going to get my tax number?

  Written by Marc  

I have to go and get my tax number, what should I come with eg: ID etc

Can I pay TAX in South Africa if I earn in Spain?

  Written by Marc  

I have been working for an online company for that is based in Spain while I was abroad in Europe, working in a number of countries. During this time, I was paying TAX in Spain because South African TAX policy says that if you work outside the country for 180 days (estimated) then you don't have to pay. However, I returned to SA and would now like to stop paying Spain TAX because I want to contribute to my own country and also because it is too high. The only thing is that I need a TAX Resi...



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How can RSA citizen abroad for 8 yrs with rental property in SA register at SARS?

  Written by Marc  

Too pricey to fly back personally

How do I calculate fringe benefit tax on my vehicle?

  Written by Marc  

vehicle was purchased 2009 on hp, value including vat R433000.00 deposit R95000.00, financedamount R379000I use the car daily to go to work/home but am on clients sites most days for business.not sure how to work out paye monthly on this?rose

I want to know my tax reference number?

  Written by Marc  

I want to know my tax reference number?

How many years of back-tax can you claim for?

  Written by Marc  

I've been working part-time, although it is practically full-time, for the past five years. The work pays 25% of my incoming salary to tax. As I understand it I can claim for a portion of this money back, but have failed to do so in the past years. I just want to know if I can claim for previous years worked as well and what I will need to claim this. I do have my IRP 5's from the years of 2010, 2011 and 2012, 2013 not being out yet. Please help!

If I do 183 or more and 60 cont. and get paid from a company abroad I am tax free so to speak?

  Written by Marc  

Now, if I do 150 and 60 cont. I need another 33 days to be tax free. Let's say I have a vacation in botswana and namibia for 40 days, do those days count towards my tax days.

False Vat Number?

  Written by Marc  

Hi Tim, We used a False Vat Number but since then registered for VAT, we have amended all our invoices to the clients. What are the implications of using a temporary false vat number?

We have amended the invoices to not include vat until we get our VAT number, should we submit these to the clients and run the risk of having to pay back the VAT or should we wait till we receive our vat number and then re-submit the invoices with our new vat number on ? Please can you offer some advise ...



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Is it possible that SARS can tax my salary without filling any form?

  Written by Marc  

SARS have been deducted my moneny withouth informing me first
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