Tax Q&A
Medical aid source code 4116
Is the medical tax credit stated under code 4116 on the IRP5 to be separately shown on the return again? The medical aid credit under 4116 is correct and doe
Read moreForgot my SARS user name and password
Hi I need help, I have saved my SARS eFiling user name and my password on my phone, but now that I have lost my phone I don't remember my password and user name
Read moreDifference between document verification and SARS audit
Hi Tim, what is the difference between a document verification and an audit from SARS? A verification is a match between the amounts included in the ITR12 an
Read moreIs a?sale of shares held as an investment taxable?
A?sale of shares held as an investment, is it taxable? The gain made on the shares is subject to capital gains tax. This would be the difference between the
Read moreApplication to register as an employer must be made on which?form?
Application to register as an employer must be made on what?form? For the submission of PAYE on behalf of your employees you would complete an EMP101e which
Read moreTax threshold for business
Myself and two others are going to try sell octane boosters in our spare time for extra money as we are students. What are the rules we have to follow if any?
Read moreMedical Tax Credit - does same rule apply to non medical aid taxpayers?
Goodday, my question regards the Medical Tax Credit - everything I have read on it seems to apply to taxpayers that contribute to a medical aid scheme. Does th
Read moreTax on rental income, bond in two names.
I am co-owner of a townhouse and we are in the process of letting it. I understand that we can offset certain expenses (of a non-capital nature) to the income,
Read moreHow can I get an ITR12 income tax return form?
How can I find an ITR12 income tax return form to fill in? You can fill in and submit the return online - you don't need a physical copy of the form. To get
Read moreHow to declare foreign salary on ITR12 form
Hello Tim,I earned a SA salary and lived in SA until September last year, afterwards I went back abroad/overseas to my home country and worked there. I already
Read moreNeed to know why I must pay in a lot of money
Hi I submitted my tax return for 2012 and was told that I must pay R3400.00 subject to a audit. My docs were forwarded to the auditors. What does that mean plea
Read moreMedical aid in my name, but wife pays for it
The medical is in my name, but my wife pays for it. Who gets the benefit of including it on your tax tax directive? Myself or my wife, since we both have differ
Read moreWhen is the deadline to submit a IRP 5 form?
When is the deadline to submit a IRP 5 form? The deadline for non-provisional taxpayers is 22nd November 2013 if you are using their online portal eFiling.
Read moreI was unemployed for 1 and half years. Can I still claim for medical expenses?
I was unemployed for 1 and half years. Can I still claim for medical expenses? You cannot receive a refund greater than any taxes paid, so if you have been
Read more2014 tax year - What is the exempt amount on the interest from investments?
2014 Tax Year. What is the exempt amount on the interest from investments? For taxpayers over 65 years of age the exemption is R34 500 per annum.
Read moreMedical expenses deduction without medical aid
Hi. I recently went to SARS and I got my refund back. However I also submitted medical receipts to the value of R3266. My total income was R13850. The amount I
Read moreWho qualifies to claim for depreciation?
Which kind of taxpayer qualifies to claim for depreciation of assets? Assets used for business purposes, owned by you, can be depreciated using the SARS wear
Read moreTax reference no
What is my tax reference number? You would need to call 0800 00 7277. If they tell you you don't have one, you will need to register for an income tax number
Read moreProvisional Tax form completion for declaring Capital Gains
I've cashed out my investment portfolio in May this year, in preparation for emigration, which will be completed in September this year. So I need to fill out
Read moreTax number
What is my tax reference number? You would need to contact 0800 00 7277 to retrieve your tax number.
Read moreCan l get my IRP5 direct from SARS
The company that l was working for closed and I am failing to get hold of the Accountant. Is it possible to get my 2010 IRP5 directly from SARS for e-filling pu
Read moreEmployer won't give my IRP5, says it is on the system already. How long does it take?
My employer doesn't want to give me my IRP5 form. He said he has already submitted for everyone since July. How long does it take to get on the system? Unfor
Read moreCell phone depreciation
I took out a 24 month cell phone contract at the end of January 2013 that I pay for on a monthly basis. My phone is used for business and personal purposes. I w
Read moreSARS working days
How many days do SARS open per week? Mondays - Fridays
Read moreSelected for audit with travel allowance. How long to resolve?
Hi TimThis is a really helpful forum. I have a query which I require advice on or a possible solution. I completed my tax return on the 14 July 2013. In the prior
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