FAQ: Do I need to submit my logbook?
Yes, you need a log book to support your claim. However, you do not need to submit the log book with your ITR12 return. The log book must be maintained and retained with other relevant material for a period of five years from the due date of submission.
FAQ: How does my odometer reading affect my claim for travel expenses?
You should always maintain an opening and closing odometer reading for the year for your travel claim to be considered and maintain a record of the actual business kilometres travelled for each trip. Also, note that the distance travelled between home and work is considered private.
FAQ: Do I need to record the daily odometer readings?
No, SARS does not require the daily odometer readings for opening and closing kilometres. You do need to record the opening and closing kilometres for the year of assessment. In other words, you need to record the opening kilometres on the first day of March and closing kilometres on the last day of February. The […]
FAQ: How do I register on the SARS app or SARS MobiApp?
Download our enhanced SARS MobiApp from the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (Apple devices) and click the ‘Register’ button.
FAQ: What is meant by a ‘spot rate’?
The term ‘spot rate’ means the appropriate quoted exchange rate at a specific time by any authorised dealer in foreign exchange for the delivery of currency.
FAQ: How will SARS treat cryptocurrencies?
SARS will apply general tax principles and tax the income or capital gains that are received or accrued to the taxpayer.
FAQ: Can I update the SARS eFiling App for free?
No, the service data charges will apply for updates.
FAQ: Can I download the SARS eFiling App for free?
Yes.
FAQ: On the SARS eFiling App will you have the option to work off-line?
The SARS eFiling App has offline capability.
FAQ: Where can one register for eFiling?
Register on the SARS eFiling App downloadable from App stores from your mobile device; the SARS website (www.sars.gov.za) and at the nearest SARS branch office.
