FAQ: What must I do if my IRP5/IT3(a) information is not on my Income Tax Return (ITR12)?
The ITR12 has been generated and contains the latest information SARS has on record. Click OK. Click Refresh Data to make sure your ITR12 contains the most up-to-date data, supplied to SARS by your employer/pension fund. Alternatively you can complete the applicable sections of the return, which may delay the processing of your ITR12 and require you […]
FAQ: Will you have to go through the SARS verification process when you call the SARS Contact Centre?
Yes, you will still go through the Integrated Voice Response (IVR) verification and authentication process.
FAQ: Why am I not able to change my identity number/passport number/passport country and passport issue date on my ITR12?
SARS checks your Date Of Birth, ID number and Passport number with the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA), who are the official register of all Identification information. Consequently SARS won’t allow changes to this DOHA information on the return. Therefore if any of these details are incorrect, the taxpayer needs to visit a SARS branch with […]
FAQ: How do we record this number on our Registered Controlling Bodies (RCB) system – “TPRN PR-0005011” or just the “PR-number”?
Just the PR-number should be recorded, for example – PR-0005011, except for Interactive Voice Response (IVR) authentication where they do not use the prefix PR-.
FAQ: How do Registered Controlling Bodies (RCB’s) submit new information to SARS regarding their members (tax practitioners) that are only coming forward now to verify their information?
RCB’s have two options that they can use to submit new information to SARS regarding new members or members that are only coming forward to verify their details: RCB’s can add them to their files that they submit via the HTTPS channel; or Submit a new file with only the additional members. SARS will pick […]
FAQ: If an employee’s monthly remuneration places the employee in the R2001 – R4000 range for ETI. If that same employee works overtime and as a result earns more than R4000. How will the ETI be calculated?
The calculation of ETI is determined per qualifying employee at the end of each month. This means that the incentive amount may not remain fixed per qualifying employee where the employee earns additional payments, such as overtime. At the end of the specific month, the employer must calculate the total monthly remuneration paid to the […]
FAQ: Will I still need to complete the various tax application forms to register?
Yes, if you are registering at a SARS branch, you will still be required to complete at least one application form and submit the relevant material (supporting documents) as well. Once your profile has been created at SARS, you will be able to register for eFiling and link any additional taxes.
FAQ: How will I be kept up-to-date of any new registrations or changes made to the registered particulars?
New registrations or changes made on the profile will be communicated in the following manner: An SMS will be sent to: The registered taxpayer The register representative. And, a letter will issued to either: The eFiling profile – for all registered users To the email address, if not registered for eFiling The postal address if […]
FAQ: Can I register for all types of tax types using eFiling?
No, you can’t register for all tax types on eFiling. Customs and Excise is not available. Registration for Customs and Excise must take place at a Customs or Excise branch. In order to register for a tax on eFiling: You must be registered for at least one tax types on eFiling. Complete the GEN-REG-01-G04 – […]
FAQ: Can I claim professional subscription fees as a chartered accountant?
A person who earns remuneration income (which is not derived mainly from commission) cannot claim professional subscription fees against the income received. This deduction is prohibited in terms of section 23(m) of the Income Tax Act. For example, a doctor working for a hospital or a practising accountant in a firm of accountants employed under […]
