Tax Q&A

Living overseas and claiming expenses

If I've emigrated but still receive my monthly annuity from pension / retirement fund can I claim for medical expenses paid for overseas, no medical aid in RS

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I need a tax number, I never had one before

At work I'm asked to bring my tax number but I never had one, so what must I do to get a tax number? Please read our article on How to get a SARS tax numb

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Severance Pay Tax

Last year I was retrenched, took the package, and was told that the severance piece was tax free, as it was way below the R500k, just under R40k, got a direct

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SARS status "Return assessed" - what does this mean?

Hi, Please assist. I did my tax return on SARS eFiling on the 1st of July. Not chosen for validation or audit. I have not yet received the money although onli

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What must I do: Reminder to respond to tax type move request

Hi Tim I received sms message which reads: Reminder to respond to tax type move request with reference xxxxxxxx. Failure to respond within 2 days will result

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SARS status return assessed

Hi Tim after SARS eFiling I got a message SARS status saying tax return assessed. It also says I will get notice after two weeks on my SARS eFiling attachment

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Audit income tax but unemployed

I used to be employed, but from 02/2014 to now I am not. I submitted a nil tax return and have now been selected for audit. They are asking for documents. Wha

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Calculations of refund after submitting correction

I completed my SARS tax return. My IT34 said I was being paid an amount back. I then realised I had made a R40 error on my tax return for my laptop depreciati

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Where do I fill in source code 4251?

Where do I fill in source code 4251? This would be completed in the capital gains/losses section of the tax return referring to losses on sales of shares.

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How can I change my banking details on my tax return

How can I change my banking details on my tax return? You can just edit them when you open up your tax return as normal. As long as you enter in the latest

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Do I need to do tax return even if I earn less but still have medical aid?

I don't get deducted tax because of low income, but I have a medical aid.. And I was given employee tax certificate also. Do I need to do tax return also? Or

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Is there penalties for late submission of IRP5?

If I submit late IRP5 for 2013 and 2014 now do I get a penalties? If you have not been penalised yet then no you should not be, but submit asap!

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Login name and security questions

I cant find my login name for SARS eFilling. Please call 0800 00 7277 and ask them to pass your details to you.

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Can you help me get my old IRP5?

I am looking for my IRP5 and I do not work there any more. You need to ask the old company for your IRP5, they have to give it to you.

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What message to look for when done with audit

Hi how does it work if I get a message that says IT34 and that I have been selected for a audit? I know that they're going to audit me. But what will the mess

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Do I have to pay provisional tax for my company and myself?

I have paid provisional tax for my small business and taken the profits after tax for personal use. Will I have to pay provisional tax as an individual for th

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Why can't I get R21,000 initially?

Hi Tim, thanks for a wonderfully informative site. On SARS eFilings my tax returns were different from that of what I have on my IRP5 mailed to me by my work,

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Claim back my returns

Where do I start to claim for my PAYE? Please Register for TaxTim and follow the chat with Tim to file and submit your return.

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Is professional registration and education fees tax deductable?

I have just filed a tax return through you but could not find a place for deducting professional fees. This includes having to pay and annual registration fee

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Can I claim VAT personally?

I have a VAT number, so can I claim VAT on personal buying? No unfortunately not, VAT is not to be claimed for personal use, only on business items you wil

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Negative assessment notice amount?

Hi TaxTim,I have just submitted my first tax return and the assessment notice is a red negative amount of rands. What does this mean? Does this mean I need to

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Should documents be uploaded to review or audit options

I have been selected for Audit/Verification and need to upload documents. There are to options to upload docs on my dashboard - one says documents to review t

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Is the fee paid to TaxTim not tax deductable?

Is the fee paid to TimTax not tax deductible? Unfortunately not if you are a normal salaried earner. If you work for yourself or receive commission greater

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My login name

What is my login name for SARS eFiling? Please call 0800 00 7277 to have SARS send it to you.

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SARS refund payment period

Good day,I have submitted my tax return and SARS owes me a refund. About 4 days has passed so I contacted SARS and asked them what the reason is why my refund

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