Tax Q&A
Travelling expenses independent contractor
I work as a independent contractor through a agency contracted to Nedbank, I am an IT Solutions Architect , my cost to company is R75,000 pm. Can I claim my t
Read moreSays I don't have to submit a tax return because I earn under R350 000
Says I don't have to submit a tax return because I earn under R350 000. Is this true? Why has SARS changed their mind? That is not completely true, that ON
Read moreSupporting docs turn around time for approval
Hi,I submitted my Tax return for 2015 and my SARS calculation showed that I am owed a refund. However I was asked for supporting documents which I submitted.
Read moreProvisional tax threshold
Good Morning,My husband has recently started a business (in June 2015). It is his only source of income. When will he become liable to pay his personal provis
Read moreAlready paid but cannot continue
I have already paid for subscription but cannot continue as the website asks me to make another payment. Why do I need to make 2 payments if I haven't complet
Read moreHow to declare Taxable Local Dividends (code 4238) on tax return
I would like to know where on my tax return (ITR12) should I declare the taxable local dividends (4238). It is from the income tax certificate I received for
Read moreMedical Expenses for Tax Return
I was on maternity leave for 4 months last year, I only joined a medical aid in August and baby was only covered from October. My whole pregnancy was paid for
Read moreBursary repayment deduction
I'm am repaying a bursary on a monthly basis. Can I use it as an deduction on my personal income? Thank you Unfortunately not, this is not a tax deductible
Read moreWill SARS still pay me if I lodged a dispute by mistake?
I accidentally clicked dispute on my statement and now it is asking for documents. Will SARS still pay me if I ignore the dispute? Eventually after 21 days
Read moreTax returns on provident fund
Hi, I would like to know is it possible to claim tax returns on your provident fund that was payed out as a lump sum and where to start? Unfortunately not,
Read moreDeduct medical expense
Can I deduct medical expense I paid myself if don't have medical aid? Yes you can, this would fall under medical expenses not recovered by medical aid. Re
Read moreDocuments required for tax returns at SARS
What do I carry along when I am going to SARS? You need your IRP5, medical aid certificate, investment IT3b or IT3c, donations to charity certificates, IT3
Read moreLogbook too big to upload?
Hi Tim,I've been asked by SARS to provide supporting doc's, problem is my logbook is 120 pages via "the Little Logbook" GPS logbook. I know we
Read moreMy registration number
What is my registration number? Please call 0800 00 7277 to find out what your tax number is.
Read moreDidn't find proof of residence, no proof of address
I want to change an address at SARS and I can't find any proof of address documents such as statements. What an I use to prove my address? Do you not have
Read moreRental income at a loss
Hi,I have a apartment that I rent out. The rental income is R5000 which is R350 less that the total expensesLevies R680Rates & Taxes R270Agent Commision R400H
Read moreI was medical boarded for 11 months and survived with disability grant
I was medical boarded for 11 months. Do I need pay tax whilst depending on grant? Will taxman compensate me during this difficult time? If you received mon
Read moreRA contribution refunds
I have done a calculation of my assessment. I was under the impression I will get all my RA contributions back as a refund but I did not. Is this correct? And
Read moreClarity on pension lump sum
I took a lump sum of my pension. Will I get money back? Unfortunately not, that tax is not refundable as it is a once-off and subject to special tax tables
Read moreHow to calculate tax return?
How do I work out how much tax I'll collect each year? You have to submit a return to get a tax refund, but you can make use of our Tax refund calculator
Read moreWill it be better to pay my own medical aid contributions?
Currently my employer pays for medical aid contribution. Will it be more tax beneficial for me to move from the group and pay it individually? I noticed SARS
Read moreWhat if the employer keep delaying this matter hence I have a penality impossed?
I have two IRP5s for 2008 that are showing at SARS so SARS asked me to contact my previous employer urgently because I'm owing lot of money already. So the em
Read moreI was unemployed for 3 months last tax year, how does that effect my tax?
I was unemployed for 3 months last tax year, how does that effect my tax? In short I only recieved a salary for 9 months. Will I be liable to pay in any addit
Read moreUnpaid Provident Fund pay out, how to add to Tax return?
I received an unpaid outstanding provident fund pay out from my previous employer in the last financial year. However, I left this employer 5 years ago. I h
Read moreTax on Medical Aid
I currently work for a company where the medical aid is paid in full by the business, however my tax is killing my net. I work on a gross of R29 537. 08 PM bu
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