Who qualifies for tax pardon and what supporting documents are required?

Posted 22 November 2013

My mom is 73 years old and she has had some penalties from previous years that she has made arrangements to pay to SARS, last year she was advised buy an official at a SARS branch to apply for tax pardon as she can no longer afford the monthly payments to SARS. There has been no response.

Secondly, I have had a tax consultant who is helping my mom with eFiling for 2013 and he informed me that he could not proceed with the filling as he is asked for supporting documents. What does this...

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What deduction can be claimed under a 3717 housing subsidy allowance?

Posted 21 November 2013

What deduction can be claimed if I received a 3713 allowance and the allowance was for a housing subsidy and under what source code will I complete the deductible amount?

I owe SARS money, but cannot pay now - what will happen?

Posted 20 November 2013

I have to pay SARS back what must I do and what happens if I take to long to pay them the tax owed?

What is the code for rental income & do you capture mortgage payments as'rental paid'?

Posted 20 November 2013

Regarding rental income. The section 'rental paid' what exactly does this refer to?The monthly mortgage payment? Source Code - can't find rental income applicable code, could you help?Last year I used code 4210 - is this correct

Deductions for body corporate levies on rental income, are they deductible for tax purposes?

Posted 19 November 2013

Can you claim deduction for body corporate levies on rental income

Property tax deductions and CGT implications?

Posted 17 November 2013

If Property A was purchased in 2000 and used as primary residence up until 2012, then rented out for a year (due to work relocation to another province) and property then sold with a capital gain?

If property A above was re-bonded[currently settled], can the bond interest be deducted against its rental income or will bond finance interest on a 2nd property, to be used as primary residence, be allowed to be deducted against Property A's rental income?

Do I have to register for tax of I earn a salary of R69 000 and interest of R3000?

Posted 16 November 2013

If I receive an income of about R69 900 per year as a salary and interest of about R3 000 per year. Do I have to register and fill in income tax forms on e-filing? What is the closing date for individuals?

When can a retired person stop completing a tax return?

Posted 16 November 2013

My mother used to work but has retired & does not get a pension because my Dad is still working. Her only income is about R400 for the yr in interest. She used to complete a tax return each year. How can she stop completing a tax return each year?

Offset maintenance for Capital Gains Tax?

Posted 16 November 2013

Can one offset maintenance to property for CGT?

Do I sumbit a tax return?

Posted 15 November 2013

How do I know whether I need to submit a tax return? I am registered but have never submitted a return. I find the sars website a little confusing as they state: 'You are liable to pay income tax if you earn more than R63 556 in the 2013 year of assessment, and are younger than 65 years of age. ' BUT also state: 'What is the threshold for the non-submission of ITR12 returns for individuals for the 2013 year of assessment?Although a taxpayer still has to register for income tax he/...

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Have to add house to tax submission

Posted 12 November 2013

I purchased a house with a business partner so according to SARS it is 50/50 which is fine, took ownership 22nd March 2012, so this tax year from what I understand I have to declare it but I have no idea how to and when I go onto eFiling there isn't any guidance.

Can I claim my rental paid in offset against my rental income received?

Posted 11 November 2013

I am renting out my property (that I own) in the suburbs and I am renting a property in town to live in. The rental income for the property that I own is far less that what I pay for rent in town. Can I claim my rent paid under 'Rental Paid'on my SARS eFiling tax return?

If I register for turnover tax would I still need to register for personal income tax?

Posted 11 November 2013

I am starting a retail store business, selling hand-made products. This business will be run as a sole proprietorship and the premises for the store will be leased from the property owner.
I have never registered for income tax (personal or company) before.
I forecast turnover of about R300,000 per year and am considering registering for SARS turnover tax.
If I do register for the turnover tax would I still need to register for personal income tax? I have set up a separate busin...

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Do I need to complete a tax return?

Posted 11 November 2013

I live from the income of 2 cottages on my property, do I have to file a return for tax on this income received, please would you be so kind as to inform me.

Is registering a second bond in order to reduce rental income tax legal?

Posted 7 November 2013

I own two properties. Property A is my primary residence, and is bonded for R700k. Property B is a rental property, is valued at R1m and is bonded for R500k. I make a rental profit from Property B after deducting the loan interest and all other deductible expenses, and thus pay tax on that net income. My idea is to register a second bond on Property B for an additional R500k, and transfer that money into the bond of Property A. The increased interest paid on the combined bonds of Property B woul...

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How do I claim home expenses from a former work area in a rented flat that I lived in?

Posted 30 October 2013

Hi TaxTim

I am trying to finish off filling out my tax form and came across the home expenses deduction.
With my former company I was working from my rented flat of which I had one room demarcated for work fitted with a desk, chair and fax/printer/copier machine.

I am confused currently as I am not renting that place anymore and not working for that company anymore and am not sure if I am entitled to claim and if so what can I claim. I paid R4600 for rent monthly and the space took up 20% of the whole area. ...

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Can I deduct the interest I pay my mother from my rental income as part of Interest/Finance Charges?

Posted 25 October 2013

On two occasions, my mother has been kind enough to grant me funds from her positive flexi loan balance that I used as a deposit when applying for finance for investment properties. On a monthly basis I pay my mother interest on the funds she granted me. Can I deduct the interest I pay my mother from my rental income as part of Interest/Finance Charges?

How do I know when my tax return has been accepted/finalised?

Posted 24 October 2013

Hi Tim,

I have read through your blogs and I have to express my amazement. Really great stuff! I

I completed my tax return last night via eFiling and I have only received an ITA34 almost immediately after filing it. According to the ITA34, SARS owes me R4954. Is there a difference between that and a ITSA? I have never received an ITSA in the past, but it seems like everybody does get one. How do I know that everything is in order and that my return is accepted? I have gone...

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Are rates paid on property tax deductible?

Posted 11 October 2013

How do the municipal Rates affect my tax status?

I own a small flat and I pay Rates to the municipality every month. However, my City of Johannesburg statement does not reflect my VAT number. How does this affect my Tax?

I have unpaid taxes I need to settle with SARS.

Posted 10 October 2013

I owe SARS unpaid assessed VAT which is accumulating interest and penalties. It has been almost 10 years and I received no correspondence from them concerning this matter. Upon my recent request for a tax clearance certificate I was told I had unpaid taxes that are accumulating interest. How do I go about settling this with SARS. I am now unemployed and have no assets. Can I make small payments or get part of it written off as I was unaware of this matter until now?

Penalties on undeclared offshore property?

Posted 10 October 2013

If an offshore property was transferred into your name in 2009 as a gift from an overseas family member, and you never declared it to SARS or SARB, what type of penalties do you face. What is the process to declare this now, forms, etc.

Rental income - offsetting expenses for tax purposes?

Posted 8 October 2013

We only managed to get our first tenant from 1 October. Do we accrue only the expenses - interest on bond, levies, rates, etc. - from 1 October, or for the entire financial year?

What documentation is required to show income and expenditures from rental income?

Posted 8 October 2013

I recieve additional income from rental. I have an agreement with my tenants that they pay a percentage of the electricity and rates bill, the ADSL bill and the domestic staff. If I were to be audited, what documentation would I need to provide in order to prove these expenditures seeing as they are not the total amount invoiced on the ADSL or Electricity Bills?

Can I claim back expenses against PAYE that relate to an income I have not yet received?

Posted 7 October 2013

Thank you very much making this forum available to us.
I work as a salaried software developer 160 hours a month, I earn a salary and pay PAYE. I also work at home doing work for a client. I will only be able to collect an income from the client after the system I'm developing is complete, which will probably be in around 8 months, this is simply the nature of the business. I'd like to know if I am entitled to claim any expenses that I am currently paying to support the work I'm doing for...

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I need to know what type of tax return I should do and why?

Posted 7 October 2013

I need to do my income tax returns but I am unsure weather I should do provisional Tax returns IRP6 or ITR12. I am Member and Director in multiple companies and CC's. I however only received income from 1 company in the form of a salary and then rent that I receive from 1 house that I own in my personal name.

I do not receive any other income from the various companies.
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