Should I move my family's medical aid into the higher earners name?
Posted 30 May 2013
My wife is the main member on my family's medical aid, but she earns less than me. If I moved the policy into my name, could we save more tax because I'm in a higher tax bracket?
Am I liable for a penalty that was a SARS error because not disputed within reasonable timeframe?
Posted 24 May 2013
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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Procedure in submitting IRP5 form and steps thereafter?
Posted 22 May 2013
I have an IRP5 tax return form from my company and want to know the procedure to submitting and whats the procedure thereafter?
I am contributing 100 percent to my medical aid and its deducted by my employer what will my code be
Posted 16 May 2013
I am contributing 100 percent to my medical aid and its deducted by my employer what will my code be?
I have a medical claim of R4500 which was not covered by my medical aid, can I claim this as a tax d
Posted 13 May 2013
Any cash payment for medical expences = e.g. a single claim of R4500 and another of R2400. Can these costs be deducted from my tax return?
PAYE tax: when to pay and how much?
Posted 16 April 2013
I work on a contract basis(Service Level Agreement) for a company, I only do contract work for them and no other company. I get paid per service rendered and working hours are anything from 6 to 14 hours a day, 5 to 6 days a week. My salary differ each month ranging from R14 000 to R35 000. They do not supply pension, medical fund, travel allowance or fuel. All expenses are for my own account.(Study fees, professional body registration fees included) The company know wants to register for PAYE a...
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How much of medical expenses not covered by medical aid do you get back?
Posted 15 April 2013
I am a salaried employee and have out of pocked medical expenses, what can I claim for tax purposes?
What code to use when the Employer pays 100% of the Medical Aid contribution?
Posted 9 April 2013
I have an employee where the company pays 100% of their medical aid contribution. when submitting the ITA3/IRP5 form to sars how is this captured? I cannot use the code 4474 without a corresponding amount in code 3810?
What other medical expenses can I claim from SARS?
Posted 31 March 2013
Hi I have medical aid, due to the dr asking private rates I had to pay the dr for every visit an extra R100, I had several visits and now the dr has to do a procedure and I have to pay in an aditional amount can I claim back the money from SARS?
How do I correct a mistake that I have made on my tax return that resulted in a penalty by SARS?
Posted 22 March 2013
I submitted my tax return for the 2012/13 financial year. I was requested to submit supporting documents, which I did. I was informed that I owe a sum of +-R16200 to SARS. It transpired that when I declared my medical expenses I included "cents" on my return. As a result of this I was penalised a sum of +-R162000 which I feel is unfair and unreasonable. How do I correct this?
Can I still get a tax rebate for 2011 -2012 tax year?
Posted 22 March 2013
my irp5 has the following figures R76545 GROSS SALARY - and R5319 TOTAL DEDUCTIONS(included UIF, SDL,) WILL I GET A TAX REFUND
If I pay for for my entire medical aid contribution am I eligible for a rebate?
Posted 14 March 2013
Am I entitled to a rebate if I pay for my entire medical aide contribution
Where can I get a list of the items that I'm allowed to claim for as a sole proprietor?
Posted 1 March 2013
I know about things like rent, telephone, internet, stationery, etc., but what else?
Is my monthly tithe to my church an allowable deduction for tax purposes?
Posted 27 February 2013
Is my monthly tithe to my church an allowable deduction for tax purposes?, if not what donations are allowable for tax purposes?
I work seasonally, can I claim for medical expenses etc I encored while I was not working?
Posted 26 February 2013
I work seasonally, six month sometimes five. How do I calculate my tax and can I claim for medical expenses etc I incurred while I was not working?
How long must I keep tax documents?
Posted 23 February 2013
Must I keep monthly current account and credit card statements? Electricity and rates accounts? Investment statements and medical aid statements? How long?
Can I claim from SARS if I received pension payout of 76347.00 in May 2012
Posted 21 February 2013
OLD MUTUAL PENSION FUND NO TAX CERTIFICATE RECEIVED
Can my mom claim if she pays for medical, but not tax registered?
Posted 21 February 2013
My mom is older than 65, she gets a pension of about R5500 monthly. She belongs to a medical aid that subtracts roughly 1850 a month. She is not registered for tax (I registered her on efiling, but SARS then removed her after we went to them. They said she dont need to be registered.). Seeing that she earns around R66 000 per year and the medical aid contributions are ± R22 000 yearly, and she has some out of pocket medical expenses as well, can she at all claim anything for the medical?
Tax deduction if I pay spouse's medical aid?
Posted 21 February 2013
I earn R8400 and pay R1536 monthly for my husbands medical aid. Can I deduct it monthly from my salary for tax purposes?What is a good percentage to pay for medical aid on your income?Thank you
I would just like to know about claims not covered by your scheme?
Posted 19 February 2013
I want to know, people say that SARS don't allow medical claims if its not on a prescription as from 2012 tax year. Is this true or can i still claim back my medical expenses that I bought over the counter. Other words my self medication (eg. panado's, rinex etc) that was not on a prescription from the doctor?
How is the Medical Aid Tax Benefit Calculated?
Posted 15 February 2013
I joined a medical aid during the tax year, which cost me R 2000 per month. I know that the medical aid tax benefit allowed is R 230 per month. Will I be allowed to claim 12 x R 230 = R 2760 for the year, or may I only claim (number of months that medical aid was paid) x R 230?
Is a person who has asthma classified as disabled for tax purposes?
Posted 9 February 2013
My son has asthma can I claim as a disabled benefit for medical purposes when submitting my tax return?
How do the medical rebates work?
Posted 9 February 2013
I was wondering if u can maybe assist me.
I?%u20AC%u2122m studying payroll and sars returns, I have an old text book with the old medical aid rates of 720 & 440. I hav a question where I have to calculate the taxable value of medical aid. The question reads, The following tax rebates apply to medical fund contributions: R230 for sole member, R230 for first additional dependent, an additional R154 is allowed as a REBATE for each additional dependent other than the first dependant.
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Medical Aid Tax Credits
Posted 7 February 2013
Just want to know how it works with the Medical Aid Tax Credits. My friend works for a private company and on his Pay Slip under credits he has Medical Aid Tax Credit and the amount that is credited to his PAYE. I however work for Dept Health, the Government and on our salary advice there has been no change. I see nothing on my salary, have never received more money since this system kicked in, and nobody can answer my question. When will I see this tax credit due to me? Somebody mentioned I m...
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How much tax must I pay?
Posted 3 February 2013
I'm currently earning R10 000 and paying R1 306 for my own medical aid as it is not provided for by my employer. How much tax must I be paying?
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