How do I change an appointment already confirmed?
To cancel an existing appointment complete the requestor information, then select the “Cancel an appointment” option and complete the mandatory information. Request a new appointment to reschedule to a new date.
How do I upload/submit supporting documents?
SARS may require the following supporting documents: IRP5/IT3(a) employees Tax Certificate; Certificates received for local interest income, foreign interest income and foreign dividend income; The income tax certificate(s) received for contributions made for Retirement Annuities; Medical aid certificate; A log book if you received travelling allowance; Any other documents relating to income or deductions that […]
How do I update my security contact details on eFiling?
Select My Profile from the eFiling menu on the left and click on Profile and Preference Setup: Scroll to the section Security Contact Details Insert your new email address and/or your new cell number Select your preferred method of communication Click on Update & Save On the pop-up screen that displays, select your preferred method […]
FAQ: I have incurred interest on my mortgage bond, in respect of my home. I use a part of my home as my home office, and meet all of the requirements to claim a home office deduction. Can I claim the mortgage interest?
It has been Revenue practice to allow mortgage interest in the calculation of a claim for home office expenditure. Therefore, for the period ending on 28 February 2022, that is, up to the end of the 2022 year of assessment, you may claim the interest on your mortgage bond. The interest incurred must be apportioned […]
FAQ: I’ve been working from home since start of lockdown in 2020. I make use of my existing space in the house to work from. No special room, I didn’t buy any chair or desk. Am I eligible to claim?
No you will not be eligible, as it does not appear that the part of your home used for trade is exclusively used for trade, and is not specifically equipped for purposes of your trade.
FAQ: Can you get solar rebates for Work-From-Home (WFH) if your personal property is running on Solar and part of your property is dedicated to work from home?
If your property is running on your own installed solar power, then you will not have incurred any expenditure and no deduction is permitted.
FAQ: Can I claim for installing desks and shelving as well as chairs etc. for the separate room I have converted into a home office?
Yes, you could qualify for a wear-and tear allowance on these items. Please consult Interpretation Note 47 “Wear-and-Tear or Depreciation Allowance” (Issue 5) for more detail on the requirements and a list setting out what SARS considers to be the useful life of certain assets.
FAQ: I decided to turn the garage which was filled with clutter into an office, I renovated the space (paint, ceiling installation with lights, window, office chair and desk etc.). I own outright and do not pay bond or rent, and also do not have records of floor plans. Am I eligible to make a claim?
You will need to obtain accurate dimensions for the converted garage and rest of the buildings, perhaps from the local council. It is not a requirement that building plans be professionally drawn up, you can draw up the plan yourself, provided the measurements are accurate. You will not qualify for a deduction for the improvements […]
FAQ: What do I need to keep as proof for electricity, if am using Prepaid electricity for my home office expense claim?
The prepaid vouchers will be acceptable.
FAQ: I have always worked from home but never claimed a home office expense deduction. I now know that I could qualify. What deduction can I claim in the current year of assessment for equipment that I purchased in earlier years of assessment?
You may qualify for a wear-and-tear allowance on the asset. It will depend on the useful life of the asset. Please consult Interpretation Note 47 “Wear-and-Tear or Depreciation Allowance” (Issue 5) for a list setting out what SARS considers to be the useful life of certain assets, as well as the rules applicable to claiming […]
