Tax Q&A
How do i get my refund/returns from sars?
I recently submitted my returns, how do I get my returns? Do i have to go to sars offices again and supply my banking details or do they have them when I submit
Read moreWhat can I claim as medical expenses for tax purposes?
I incure monthly medical expenses due to my prostate op i had in 2009. I have a 6 month repeat script and check-up once a year. I keep my monthly tax invoice fr
Read moreIf an employer pays 100% of the medical contribution on my behalf what are the tax effects?
Do I now as an employee/taxpayer qualify for the medical tax credits, on submission of my IT12? The Medical Aid tax certificate is issued on my name and not the
Read moreDo I need to register as a provisional taxpayer if I am self employed with irregular income from sam
I am self employed with irregular income from the same source. I have registered with e-filing as individual tax payer. Should this be changed to provisional ta
Read moreCapital Gains Tax
I received an inheritance. I sold the property. There is no base cost, since I did not pay for the property and there is no improvement made. How do I proceed w
Read moreWhat response should I expect after submitting IRP5 to SARS?
I submitted my IRP5 to sars & they said i'll get an sms, so far I have received nothing so i'd like to know hw long does it take to get their response and w
Read moreIs income earned online taxable?
Would this apply as provisional tax ? I earn income from Cash Back advertising, Basically you purchase a $10 advertising package which promotes your website for
Read moreAre the SARS office calculations always right?
I have received a ITA34 which shows the refund, I have now been audited 3 years consecutively 2010,2011 and 2012. I had no other information to submit only medic
Read moreDo I pay tax on my late wife's pension?
I am currently receiving my late wife's pension monthly, but I am also employed. The SARS tax calculator now shows that I owe SARS around R7000. Please advise i
Read moreI receive rental from a bonded property. How do I file the expenses and rental income?
Are there specific scource codes for the items noted above? You would need to complete the "local business" section of the Income Tax Return. Fill in the ren
Read moreI have been trying to register e filing on line but it seems the account number am entering is wrong
Should I use the account number that I used when registering for tax. Now that the very same account number(tax) is no longer available how should I change to m
Read moreWhen can I expect my tax refund to be paid out?
I submitted my tax returns 2 weeks ago, I was told that I will receive my pay out within 2 days, and its been 2 weeks now, I still have not received anything. M
Read moreWhy are other people getting refunds from SARS?
I am a full time working lady, who always submit tax returns on time, I have never owed SARS a cent, I was refunded less than a R1000 in 2010 for paying medical
Read moreMedical Deductions section is confusing me!
I've gone through the entire process and am filling in the e-filing form. I'm stuck on the Medical Deductions section. I've filled in what TaxTim suggested, but
Read moreStarted freelancing, not paying provisional tax. Can TaxTim help?
I have being earning some money on the side as a freelancer during this last tax year and I went fulltime freelancing in a personal capacity at the end of 2011.
Read moreTax on performance bonus
Every quarter, we receive a performance bonus. this is worked out as a percentage of monthly salary. so if i earn R10 000 and my percentage was 50%, then I woul
Read moreWho pays and how much tax will be due on gifts given to family? Will there be a donations tax?
My dad has investments, can he give lump sums to his kids as gifts and who will pay tax and how much? He was told he is not allowed to gift more that R5000.00 a
Read moreWhat if I want to upload more documents on eFiling after I have already uploaded others?
I have been selected to be audited on my tax return. SARS has asked for my supporting documents, I have uploaded my medical tax certificate but now that i want
Read moreDo I have to pay tax on a property in South Africa I sold, if i am a UK citizen?
I had a flat in South Africa which I have sold in Oct 2011 & made a capital gain of about R200 000 less fees of approx R70 000, do I need to fill out tax re
Read moreEE, ER & SDL contributions missing from ITR12
I'm looking at my IRP5 and I noticed that there are 2 amounts thats do not reflect on my ITR12. one is for EE & ER UIF contributions (4141) and the ot
Read moreWhat is the period allowed for disposal of a primary residence for capital gains tax?
We are planning to move into another house and have not decided what to do with our current primary residence. If we move out, for how long is it still consider
Read moreDo I have to register as provisional taxpayer if I earn rental income?
I pay PAYE as a salaried employee. I also have rental income. When doing e filing, do I also say I am a provisional taxpayer for the rental income, and have to
Read moreWhat is the difference between 2010 and 2011 medical aid system in terms of how you would account it
What is the difference between 2010 and 2011 medical aid system in terms of how you would account it for the changes between the two financial years? The onl
Read morePayment of tax liability by a taxpayer on retirement unemployed
At the time I received my tax assessment from SARS for tax year 2011, I was on retirement and unemployed. I have now relocated from South Africa and I am burden
Read moreHow do I go about completing and collating my taxes if I am self employed?
I resigned from my corporate job in 2009 and became a full-time entertainer. Working when the bookings come in, I earn an irregular income. How do I go about co
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