FAQ: Can I apply for an extension to submit my ITR12 income tax return at a later stage?
No extensions will be allowed and ITR12 returns must be submitted by the submission deadline.
FAQ: Is the assessment result received via the tax calculator one hundred percent correct?
No, the result is only an estimate of what it could be. The final result will be communicated to in your Notice of Assessment (ITA34).
FAQ: Will I be able to view my assessment results before I file my tax return?
Yes, there’s a tax calculator available on eFiling and if you are submitting your return at a Branch where an Agent assists you.
FAQ: How do I have my disability re-confirmed in order to claim my deduction and how do I renew by disability status for tax purposes?
You must ensure than an ITR-DD – Confirmation of Diagnosis of Disability – External Form is completed (available online) and available in the event that SARS requests proof thereof. This form contains the criteria for the diagnosis of disability and must be completed by you and a person who is qualified to express an opinion […]
FAQ: When is it appropriate to settle a dispute?
SARS may, where it will be to the best advantage of the state, settle a dispute in whole or in part, on a basis that is fair and equitable to both the taxpayer and SARS. SARS must have regard to a number of factors, including: Whether that settlement would be in the interest of good […]
FAQ: When is it inappropriate to settle a dispute?
Circumstances where it is inappropriate to settle a dispute: If in the opinion of SARS, the action on the part of the taxpayer which relates to the dispute, constitutes tax evasion or fraud The settlement would be contrary to the law or a clearly established practice of SARS on the matter, and no exceptional circumstances […]
FAQ: How does ADR affect a taxpayer’s right to appeal to the Tax Board or the Tax Court?
This option is available in addition to a taxpayer’s right to appeal to the Tax Court or Board, and any delays caused through the ADR procedure will not affect this right
FAQ: Is the ADR process compulsory for all appeals?
No. The taxpayer must indicate on the notice of appeal form whether he or she prefers this option. If the taxpayer has not indicated on the notice of appeal form that he or she wishes to make use of the alternative dispute resolution procedure, and SARS it is of the opinion that the matter is […]
FAQ: What is the purpose of ADR?
The purpose of Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures (ADR) is to allow for the resolution of tax disputes outside the litigation arena.
FAQ: What does ADR mean?
ADR is acronym for Alternative Dispute Resolution.
