Tax Q&A
Two digit country code?
On efiling it keeps asking for a two digit "country code" & I can't complete the return without it... What is the country code for South Africa? Use ZA f
Read moreDeclaring Withholding Tax on Local Dividends
I have received my It3(b) certificates from the various investment companies I deal with. 3 of them show how much the withholding tax on my local dividends was,
Read moreCan a 17 year old apply for a tax number?
Can a 17 year old apply for a tax number? Don't I have to be over 18 to qualify to get one? Yes they can, you can Obtain a tax number by clicking the link a
Read moreAccount balance due by you, what does this mean?
I submitted my IRP5 on Friday and received an SMS saying "thank you for filing your 2013 tax return, account balance: R2120 due by you, please refer to your mai
Read moreWhat is AVS?
Hi Tim,I submitted some outstanding documents on the 01-08-2013 for audit and verification. Today 05-08-2013 when I check there is a msg that says AVS Bank with
Read moreI own half of 2 properties plus earn R7000pa interest on savings. Do I have to pay tax?
Hi Tim,I am retired and earn approximately R7000 pa in interest on savings. Do I need to register as a tax payer? I am joint owner of our permanent residence pl
Read moreMedical aid expenses on behalf of husband
Can I claim for medical aid contributions that I make on behalf of my husband? The money comes from my account as a debit order every month. Yes you can, as
Read moreHow would I be taxed if I am spending every second month out the country for work?
I have been offered a job within South Africa that has various branches across the world. I will be contracted by the company. Thus I will be spending every sec
Read moreWhat is the period of getting your money back ?
I submitted my tax return on Wednesday 2013/07/31 and it was confirmed that I would get R1536 back and still today am still waiting for that money. When do you
Read moreDispute with a calculated result of negative R15000.00
Afternoon TimIt is my first time completing a tax return. SARS has come back to me with an assessed amount of -15000. Must I dispute this? I have paid enough ta
Read moreDo I need to declare a lump sum death benefit payout to SARS?
My husband recently passed away and I received a lump sum death benefit payout, which already had tax deducted from it. Do I still need to declare this income a
Read moreDispute approved, but payment amount incorrect
Hi, I changed jobs and my pension fund was paid to me in a lump sum with tax deducted, but the liberty loaded irp5 incorrectly on e filing so it looked like I d
Read moreFreelancer questions - Personal / business home office expense and wear & tear on a PC
I am a freelancer & am registered as a provisional tax payer. With regards to sharing rental costs, seeing that one of my rooms in my flat is used for my off
Read moreIf I pay upfront on TaxTim, can I do my tax return later?
If I sign up now and pay, can I fill in my tax return later? Yes, you can. You will be issued with a voucher code to use when you return to the site. The vou
Read moreDoes an additional assessment affect the first assessment of my tax return?
I have submitted my tax return and was then selected for audit/verification. I submitted the supporting documents and SARS indicates that they have received the
Read moreRegistration of employees who don't earn more than 5000 pm
I have a business with 8 employees who each earn below the threshold of tax. Do I have to register them? You would only need to register them for UIF purpose
Read moreForgot SARS username and password
I forgot my SARS I'd and password. Is there a way that you can resend it to me? You would need to phone SARS on 0800 00 7277 in order to have them resend it
Read moreCan I register for a tax number before I get the job and then update the details?
Hi,I have not registered for a tax number yet and I want to start job hunting. Can I register for a tax number before I get the job and then update the details? T
Read more25% tax but under threshold
Hi Tim. I'm a freelance drama actor. I get paid around R3000 and am taxed at 25% each month. Do I get a percentage of my tax paid back, or all of it??? At
Read moreMeaning of source code 3805
What does the source code 3805 mean? This is the source code used when your employer provides you with accommodation or a home at less than market value than
Read moreQuery Sars Status button
Where on e-filing do I find the "Query Sars Status" button? Looks like I can't find it. You will find it underneath the ITR12 return button which you clicked
Read moreSARS says -R1000. What does that mean?
If there is an -R1000 in red on my assessment, what does that mean? It means you are due a refund from SARS. Their system reflects your balance from their po
Read moreCan a refugee apply for a SARS tax number?
Can a non-South African (refugee status holder) apply for a SARS number? Yes you can. You would still need to Obtain a tax number by following this link and
Read moreI got a Verification of Assessment letter - when do I get my refund?
I filed my return on the 19th July 2013 and got a letter indicating that I should submit supporting documents. On the 30th I submitted the supporting documents
Read moreHow to get tax money back
Hai. I want to know how to get my tax money back. From SARS. You would need to complete an ITR12 Income Tax Return and then submit it to SARS.If you don't ha
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