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Tax Return

  Written by Marc  

I am a music teacher. I teach part time at a school. I receive a payslip and the school deducts 25% for paye. I also have a private music studio at my home. When I complete my tax return do I just need to add the income from my private students as my income from the school will be showing already. Also, are there any deductions I can claim in terms of my home studio.

Hi please help me in finding my tax number via internet ?

  Written by Marc  

How do I get my tax number via internet?

Do I pay tax on extra monies earned?

  Written by Marc  

My wife earns a basic income of R2975 per month. This is not taxed due to the tax bracket.
She however, also gives dance classes 10 months a year in which she earns an additional R8330 per month.
It costs her R1650 in petrol and vehicle maintenance per month to run the classes.

How much tax should she keep out monthly to pay SARS what is owed to him?

Do I pay tax and how much do I pay?

  Written by Marc  

Im originally not South African but I have a work permit and just got a permanent job paying me R7000 per month. Am I to pay income tax on my salary and if so how much and how do I apply as a first time tax payer. Thanks so much

My business has gone into liquidation under s65, what happens to the money I owe SARS?

  Written by Marc  

My cc was liquidated last year in November and the court put me under Section 65, because I have no income and no more properties. What is going to happen to my outstanding account at SARS. That is for the business and my personal one?

I am self employed and is not registerd for tax what should I do?

  Written by Marc  

I am self employed and I am not registered for tax what should I do I just started my own business?

Audit/Verification, how long does this last?

  Written by Marc  

After initial assessment of a tax return, and if in the initial assessment no further audit/verification was called for. For how long can SARS ask for audit/verification?

What is the definition of a "person"?

  Written by Marc  

In terms of the Tax Act of SA, does CC's, trusts or estates of Deceased persons count as "persons"?

I am going to start work for another company. When I went for an interview they asked me for a SARS

  Written by Marc  

I don't know if I have a tax number or not can you please tell me if I do have one and what is it?

Tax confusion?

  Written by Marc  

I am graduate and currently unemployed full-time. I write for a small company. I get R700 a month for writing promos. Now thing is when I get deposit alerts from FNB, they show that R525 has been deposited,I want to know can bank charges for R700 be up to R180 or is there some taxing going on. I don't have a SARS number either. What's going on?

What effect does this year's budget has on small business?

  Written by Marc  

What can be done to keep them going?

I need help with an eFiling request for correction?

  Written by Marc  

I moved jobs from one company to another in September 2011, last year when it was time for eFiling I only had the IRP5 form for my current employer. I could not get my previous IRP5 form from my previous employer as the company had been closed. After submission I was asked by SARS to provide supporting documents which I did, as it was my first time submitting, I didn't know that I needed to submit all IRP5 forms for the 12 calender month. My submissions where finalized and I got a penalty fee of...



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How much tax is deducted when my ex husband's pension fund pays out my half?

  Written by Marc  

Who is responsible for the tax?

I was unemployed for one year, I had no income for a year. Do I have to submit my returns ?

  Written by Marc  

How I submit my returns?

Is the primary rebate deducted monthly or annually?

  Written by Marc  

I want to know whether one must deduct the primary rebate monthly (divide the rebate amount by 12 month) and deduct it of a monthly salary?

Why is tax collected and where is it collected, who is responsible for it?

  Written by Marc  

Tax is collected because the government needs to pay for all the services it provides the people of the country. It does that by charging people and business tax on the income that they earn each year. In South Africa the South African Revenue Services ("SARS") is responsible for collecting tax and gives it to the department of treasury who then pays for all the country's expenses and services. People and companies have to give a form to SARS showing how much income they earned and then pay over...



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What is the maximum an individual can earn per annum and not pay tax?

  Written by Marc  

What monthly salary can one earn and not pay tax?

What is the differenfe between the Statutory Rates Tax Tables and the Tax Tables?

  Written by Marc  

I am busy doing an Assignment and they ask us to use the Statutory Rates Tax Table to determine the answers rather than using the tax tables and I want to know the diffrerence between the two and where I can find the Statutory Rates Tax Tables

My audited (ITA34) report says I owe SARS about R18 000 for the period 2011/08/15 to 2012/02/29, wha

  Written by Marc  

PAYE was deducted from my salary every month and I did not get more than any of my colleagues (we are in the same notch). What could be the problem and how can I solve this? I am still in shock after receiving this e mail on 2013/04/30.

How do I get tax number if I have never been employed before?

  Written by Marc  

Would like to get a tax number

Rental Income & Rental Expenses, where do I include them in my tax return?

  Written by Marc  

Where exactly do I complete these amounts? My annual rental income is R50k.

How will I be taxed on my coaching income from a sports club if I already have an office job?

  Written by Marc  

My office job pays PAYE and gives me an IRP5. The club pays me per an hour for work performed. How will this coaching income be taxed? The club does not deduct any form of tax from my income as far as I know. If I am to be taxed on this coaching income are there any deductible expenses I can use to offset against it?

How can I get my register eFiling log in password?

  Written by Marc  

I got registered by a tax agent and I want my eFiling login password. Can I contact someone via e-mail to give it for me?

Taxtim says I must fill in page 1 and two if I choose to use e-filing, so how do I do it?

  Written by Marc  

The form that I see looks like and example only, I am unable to edit it.

Car allowance vs Company Car?

  Written by Marc  

Could someone please help me to understand what would be the best option. I am currently sitting in a situation where I can choose between a car allowance (travel allowance ) and a company car. I don't understand the tax implications regarding this.. I would obviously want to take the least expensive route..
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