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Where to enter medical costs incurred which does not reflect on IRP5



On my Irp5 I have R5,911 under source code 4116 for medical scheme fees tax credit! I however have paid cash for some visits and this does not reflect as these were doctors not affiliated to medical schemes! How do I go about adding the amounts I spent and where do I add them and which source codes to use?

Review then audit. How long will this take?



I submitted my e-filling yesterday, I was selected for a review I then requested a correction as I made a mistake. I have submitted all the documentation requested but now it seems I am being audited.

I had a company car for the first 17 days of March last year which I submitted a logbook for. How long will this take, do I need to be concerned is there a penalty to making a mistake?

I have 3 IRP5's one for 2015, 2012 and 2013 how do I file all 3 on SARS Efiling?



I have 3 IRP5's one for 2015, 2012 and 2013. How do I file all 3 on SARS Efiling?

Is it possible for you to deduct your money of R249 from the money that I will get from SARS?



My problem is, I submitted my tax return in 2014 via TaxTim but I have not received anything from SARS. My colleagues earning the same salary have received some money from SARS in 2015. They have submitted their tax return via other agents.

Can't locate my IRP5 form for 2007, SARS holding back my current refund



Hi Tim,

I submitted my tax return on the 1st of July and immediately got my IR34 form and thought everything was in order. When calling the call centre yesterday they told me my refund will be held back because I didn't submit my return for 2007??

I went onto my efiling and then opened the 2007 form which I submitted blank and then got a letter stating they want documents. I then asked my employer to locate my IRP5 form for 2007 and they came back to me today saying they o...

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TaxTim telephone number



I would like TaxTim to assist me with my tax return. How do I contact them telephonically for unclear issues I would like to know?

How do I get my own tax number?



How do I get my SARS tax number?

Minus sign means a refund?



Hi, I have submitted my return on the 1st July 2015 through e-filing and received a notice of assessment, when should I expect a payment?

I don't know how to submit an iIT3b



I received a it3(b), how do I include it when I submit my income tax via SARS efiling?

Can I still file a tax return even when I don't need to? And how would I go about doing that?



I'm trying to apply for residency into Panama and one of the requirements in a Panamian Bank account. However the banks over there require tax returns for the past 2 years in my home country. I haven't filed income tax returns for the past 2 years because ive been traveling the world (backpacking) for the past 4 years doing online work and never earned more than R70,000 a year anyway so I never need to file. I asked the banks in Panama if this is a strict requirement and unfortunately I HAVE to ...

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Will SARS refund if the old banking details are used and the account is closed?



I went to SARS to change my banking details. . Was told it was submitted. Bt when I file. It will automatically pull out the old banking details. Of which the account is closed. . Should I do eFiling. Will the bank reverse it to SARS and thy can do a refund in my account? Please help. .

I need a tax number in order to get hired so please help me get one



I am 20 years old and I am looking for a job but in order to get hired I need a tax number can you please help me apply for one. .

Tax return but not in country currently



I want to submit my SA SARS tax return but I need to change my bank account. However I am not currently in South Africa. What can I do?

When is the tax refund due?



I could've been amongst the first few thousand to submit their tax returns as I filed mine just after 2am the day tax season opened. How long will it take for the refund to be paid? Has anyone else had theirs paid already?

How do I send the supporting documents?



How do I send the supporting documents that was requested on SARS efiling?

Do I need to fill out tax returns as a non-resident of South Africa? Left 8 years ago.



I am South African and for the past 8 years have lived abroad (UAE). I recently bought a holiday property in South Africa and thus found my tax number. Do I need to fill out tax returns? How do I declare medical aid and all those forms and numbers I am being asked for when I do not work or earn a salary in South Africa?

REIT treatment and provisional tax



I received a REIT dividend source code 4238 on my unit trust IT3B it is very little only R30. Are Reits exempt? Also I read the ITR12 handbook and they suggest I put it under other income/accruals 4214 code with description "income from a REIT". Is this right?

I'm worried they will make me a provisional tax payer due to this extra and only R30 that dosent come from my employment income or local exempt dividends, interest. I dont really want the extra admin issues due to this small amo...

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Medical aid refund but had no income in 2015



I had no income for 2015 tax year, but paid medical aid for 8 months plus extra out-of-pocket medical expenses. Am I entitled to some money back from SARS? I am 57 years old.

My statement of account balance changed to zero. Help



Why has my statement of account balance changed? Yesterday it had the refund due to me, when I my efiling profile check this morning my balance is R0.00. Does this mean assessment is complete and I should be receiving my refund today or tomorrow?

Freelance income on top of salaried employment



My fiancé has full time employment and receives a monthly salary. He did a small freelance job last year which earned him R2000. How do we go about declaring this amount via efiling?

I need my tax reference number now



I already have a tax number. But I need it now, and I'm nowhere near SARS. Can I get it as an SMS on my phone?

Travelling expenses independent contractor



I work as a independent contractor through a agency contracted to Nedbank, I am an IT Solutions Architect , my cost to company is R75,000 pm. Can I claim my travel on SARS efiling? It's not set out on my IRP5 with a code for travelling expenses.

Says I don't have to submit a tax return because I earn under R350 000



Says I don't have to submit a tax return because I earn under R350 000. Is this true? Why has SARS changed their mind?

Documents required for tax returns at SARS



What do I carry along when I am going to SARS?

My registration number



What is my registration number?
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