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Dave says: 4 June 2015 at 11:48 I am a commission earner and familiar with submitting returns for petrol expenditure, medical aid and RA contributions. The only other expense that I have not claimed for is the use of my cell phone, which is used in majority for work purposes. The question is how do I prove, if audited, the allocation of phone calls that have been used for work purposes; or do I just apportion my monthly subscription fee, say R2000. 00 x0. 50 = R1,000. I just don't want to find myself in the predicament were I need to work through my call register, it would be a nightmare. Also, could you advise on what other expenses are claimable as a commission earner? I do understand that wear and tear on my vehicle will be covered under the SARS per kilometer rate, but that's really as far a my knowledge goes. I want to make sure that I am deriving the maximum benefit when applying for refunds. Thanking you in advance. Kind Regards |
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TaxTim says: 5 June 2015 at 8:29 Yes, you can claim for the cell phone. There are two elements, one being the handset which you can depreciate and then the actual calls you make. Unfortunately the best way is to go through your call log and identify work calls. SARS does find it difficult to prove that you did not use your phone for work especially with the new ways people use technology. You could consider using the hours of the day you work as a percentage of the day you aren't sleeping or some similar apportionment method. |
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