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I never received my IRP5 from my employer

Query on SARS eFiling?



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I have submitted my tax return, and was asked for supporting docs as I was selected for audit. I have since submitted all supporting docs, and on my SARS eFiling profile it shows that my tax return has been assessed. I have not received any letters or notifications from SARS yet. Also, there is a notification on my profile that I will receive a notification of my assessment on my SARS eFiling profile in the next 2 weeks, does this mean that my refund will only be paid out after...

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Taxation of rental income within a business



I own properties in a business with 2 partners, can the monthly bond repayments be deducted from the income generated from the rentals?

Purchasing a home for a relative



I am considering purchasing a residential property for a family relative, who would stay there and contribute towards the bond repayments. However, I would not live on the premises. From a tax perspective, what is the correct approach to avoid my relative's contributions being viewed as rental income?

Completion letter from SARS



I received a Completion letter from SARS as below, what should I do next?
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VERIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT

We refer to the verification of your assessment for the 2015 tax period. Please note that no adjustment has been made to this assessment. However, in terms of the Tax Administration Act the South African Revenue Service reserves the right to conduct further reviews in future if required...

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How long does it take SARS to issue a return?



I submitted my tax return in early July, the notice of assessment declared that I was owed a tax return. I still havn't received my tax return, and no audit appears on my profile. Is SARS just taking their time? I have heard about other people also not receiving their tax returns this tax year.

Will an outstanding tax 2011 influence my tax clearance? My pension is being paid out.



My pension is being paid out. The pension fund will do a tax clearance before paying my pension. I have a 2011 tax payment outstanding, will this influence my tax clearance?

Do you deduct incurred expenditures against business income or paid expenditure?



When seeking to deduct expenditure against my business income in the 'business income" section, I apply the general rule right - only deduct what I actually incurred to date, not what I paid?

How long does it take to get my refund? since I am not being audited



How long does it take to get my refund? since I am not being audited

No idea what Qualifying medical expenditure means



In the calculations output, look for the amount next to "Qualifying medical expenditure (section 6B)". Enter that amount now.

Can my employer claim my tax returns without my consent?



Can my employer claim my tax returns without my knowledge and consent?

Zero provisional tax return



I am registered as a provisional taxpayer as I earn investment income however due to contributions made to retirement annuity funds I will not owe SARS anything. In fact I expect a refund. Do I still have to complete a zero provisional tax return?

Provisional tax for business and personal



Last month I registered my company as a Pty Ltd (previously I was a sole proprietor and was being taxed in my personal capacity). I am paying myself a monthly salary from my company, plus charging the company for a portion of the cell phone bill, etc. With respect to provisional tax, are my following understandings correct:
(a) In general, do I need to pay provisional tax both in my private capacity and as a business?
(b) Do I need to pay provisional tax now [August] for my business? (if not, when will I first need to complete my provisional tax return for my business?)...

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TAX BRACKET



How much should I earn per month to fall into the tax bracket??

Percentage tax payable on a monthly pension of R15253



What is the tax on a monthly pension of. R 15253

TAX CLEARANCE MEDICAL AID CERTIFICATE DUPLICATION



I submitted my tax claim for 2015 on SARS and made a mistake the first time (not adding medical aid tax amount) and requested a correction ( added the tax amount ) but then I was under audit so today 30 days later I receive a phone call from SARS asking me to submit my tax clearance breakdown certificate, the only problem I have now is that I didn't even know you should claim the slips because they are added in to the tax clearance breakdown certificate. Now what will happen?

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What are the requirements to claim the expenses for my home office as a deduction from income tax.



I am a subcontractor doing Business Analyst and Project Management for a company that develops software. I am doing work from my home office on a regular basis. I would like to know if you have a BASIC list of expenses I should list and gather documents for to prove. What are the requirements to claim the expenses for my home office as a deduction from income tax

When do I submit tax for the first time?



In March 2015 I embarked on my freelancing career. I have been working for numerous companies of which some pay tax and some don't. I also have a business where I get a percentage of profit share. Am I correct in saying that I need to register to become a provisional tax payer and when do I file my first submission?

Medical refund from SARS - made a mistake?



Good day, I submitted my tax return on Saturday only to find out on Monday that I left out some medical stuff I need to claim for, can I resubmit my tax return after I already got a refund from SARS?

How long does a refund take?



On Thursday last week I got a letter of completion from SARS, on Friday Morning my Statement of account saying i'm due a refund and I check i'm not selected for audit or verification. When can I expect the refund in my account?

Can my husband use my medical aid slipt that he paid for for his tax return



Will you please assist me, me and my husband and kids are on a different medical aid plan, but we pay everything together. Can he use my medical aid slips that he paid for to do his tax return?

Your assistance will be much appreciated

Depreciation for SARS.



I have used TaxTim to calculate my depreciation. SARS is now looking for supporting documentation. What do I need to submit?

How long will it take for me to get my SARS refund?



I submitted my tax return on 13 August 2015. I called the call centre to find out if I had any outstanding tax returns and I was told my 2012 tax return was outstanding. I informed the consultant that I had been unemployed in the 2015 tax year and he talked me through submitting a nil tax return via eFiling on 20 August 2015. How long will it take SARS to pay me my refund for the 2015 year of assessment?

SARS could not give me my refund and I was due to one



I reported a problem to you last week that SARS could not give me my refund and I was due to one and not selected for an audit as more than two and half weeks have passed since I submitted my tax return. I went there on 20th of august to check only to find out that they needed me submit again for 2011 and 2012 and I did that so when can I expect my tax return for the 5th of august

Why is my refund taking so long?



I filed my tax return on the 15/07/2015 and I am due for a refund, would you know why I have not received my refund? Previous years it took 2 - 3 days. As per the statement of account there is nothing outstanding and I have not been selected for an audit.
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