Tax Q&A
Medical Tax Credit
I Would like to know if there is any way I can get my medical aid tax credit monthly if my employer don't deduct my medical Aid? I changed jobs and my previous
Read moreCan I claim if I get commission that's less than 50% of my income?
What can I claim for if I get commission that is less than 50% of my income? Do you have a 3606 on your IRP5? Yes I do. Problem is I have gotten the incre
Read moreWhat does correspondence from SARS mean?
I have submitted my IRP5 through eFiling and got a message saying A Statement of Account has been issued on SARS eFiling. Than after 2 days I received another m
Read moreWhat step should I take now since I have never submitted any returns?
Please excuse my ignorance but help me understand.1. I have not submitted any tax returns since 2010,and I have been in and out of work since then, what steps sh
Read moreCan I register with eFiling using a foreign bank account?
I'm a foreigner who has a South African tax number and want to register for eFiling but it won't accept my foreign bank details. Do I need to have a South Afric
Read moreCan I claim tax on international travel insurance?
Can I claim tax back on an international travel insurance of a total value of R6000 from a South African company (TIC)? Why would you be claiming the insuran
Read moreCan I claim travel allowance on a car I use daily, but is registered and financed in my spouses name
We have a vehicle registered in my spouses name & finance is in her name as well. I am am the primary driver of the car. She does not have car allowance at
Read moreWhat is tax deductible?
I am being retrenched 31 July, I will then pay my study fees in full. My question is eFiling be able to claim from SARS while I am studying and not working?
Read moreif it was succesful and how long will it take
I registerd and submitted. My tax return on SARS eFiling for 2014. It was also my first time submitting for the last 8 years? If you are not required to subm
Read moreHow to claim wages on my returns?
I'm an independent contractor and employ two employees, I pay them bi-weekly electronically but do not print any payslips, how do I claim their wages when I do
Read moreBeneficiaries on medical aid, can I claim for tax purposes?
I pay the medical aid for my folks, am I entitled to add them as beneficiaries? for more medical aid credits You are yes if they are dependent on you for fin
Read moreGroupscheme cash payout included on tax return and supported by tool
I belonged to a group scheme with my previous employer. I resigned mid last year. I requested the group scheme to pay out in cash subject to tax in order to u
Read moreSalary below threshold and claiming deductions when calculating income tax?
HMy salary for the 2014 tax year is below the threshold. I have a retirement annuity fund and medical aid. Will SARS take my allowable deductions into account wh
Read moreDo I have to update my new employer's details?
How do I submit my IRP5? If your employers details are incorrect then yes you would need to update them.
Read moreProvisional TAX REURN
How do I fill in a provisional tax return? Please read our article on What is Provisional Tax? How and when?
Read moreClaiming for commission and basic salary
I am a commission earner but I still get a basic salary as well (from the same company). What can I claim for? What is the percentage of your commission to y
Read moreI don't now what date I must put in for the current tax year?
I Don't understand the tex year 2014 It is the time between 1 March 2013 and 28 February 2014.
Read moreAudited on claim for special needs child's expenses, whats the best way to submit receipts
We have an autistic son which we claimed special tutuion, additional medical and other expenses. We have done this previously but this year we were audited. When
Read moreDon't pay income tax on rental income?
I earn R408 000 p/year (from property rentals).I don't pay income taxWill SARS find out? You need to declare the income to SARS and you will be taxed on this
Read moreCan a commission earning employee without a travel allowance claim depreciation on a vehicle - 4027
I am a commission earning employee without a travel allowance - am I able to claim depreciation on my vehicle due to the fact that I use my vehicle daily for wo
Read moreTimeline for verification process with SARS?
My returns have been pulled for verification. Please explain the timeline for this process as I have uploaded all the supporting docs required? It should tak
Read moreWho pays the tax on fringe benefit 3808?
On fringe benefit 3808, who pays tax on it, do the employee pay tax & does the employer get back from SARS for this? How does this work? The employee wil
Read moreI cant remember my tax number
I forgot my taxnumber Please call 0800 00 7277 to retrieve your tax number.
Read moreSARS status return - data submitted to ITS
Return - data submitted to its. I see this under SARS status but I haven't been asked for supporting documents, what does this mean? You need to supply SARS
Read moreCan I use my kids School fees & Pre school fees as a deduction?
Can I use my kids School fees & Pre school fees as a deduction? Unfortunately not, these are personal expenses which cannot be used as a deduction.
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