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Questions & Answers
Tax

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When does tax season start and what is the deadline for submissions in 2024?

Tax year duration
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When does the tax year start and end?

Tax year duration
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Tax Season 2024 11

What document must your employer issue at the end of every tax year

And what should you do if you haven't received it by the start of tax season?
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1

What should you do if you receive an auto-assessment from SARS and agree with it?

Auto-Assessments
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21

How can SARS recover the money you owe them?

Debt Collection by SARS
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27

Why is it important to be truthful in your tax declaration?

Truthfulness in the Declaration
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20

What right does a taxpayer have if they disagree with the outcome of an objection?

Notice of Appeal
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Tax Season 2024 8

What penalty does SARS impose for non-submission of your tax return?

Penalties for Non-Submission
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Tax Season 2024 9

What information does an IRP5 or IT3(a) certificate show?

IRP5 or IT3(a)
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Tax Season 2024 7

How do your private Retirement Annuity contributions affect your taxable income?

Retirement Annuity Contributions
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Tax Season 2024 6

What can you do if you owe SARS a lawfully incurred debt?

Payment Arrangements
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Tax Season 2024 5

What can independent contractors do to decrease their taxable income?

Expenses for Independent Contractors
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Tax Season 2024 4

How is rental income from a property treated for tax purposes?

Rental Income Taxation
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What happens when you sell an asset at a profit?

Capital Gains Tax
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Tax Season 2024 3

What can you lodge if you have valid grounds against your assessment?

Notice of Objection
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Tax Season 2024 10

What does it generally mean when your refund amount changes to zero?

Refund Processing
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Tax Season 2024 1

Can you claim a deduction for paying medical aid for financially dependent family members?

Medical Aid Deductions
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Tax Season 2024 10

What does a minus symbol in front of the calculated result on your assessment mean?

Refund Indicator
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Tax Season 2024 12

What is an ITA34?

ITA34
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Tax Season 2024 13

Where can supporting documents be uploaded and submitted to SARS?

Submission of Supporting Documents
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Tax Season 2024 13

How will you know when SARS has verified your information?

Notification from SARS
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How should you format an excel spreadsheet before uploading it to SARS?

Uploading Excel Spreadsheets
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6

What should you ensure when uploading a supporting document to SARS?

One Time Pin (OTP)
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5

How does SARS facilitate the completion of your eFiling registration?

One Time Pin (OTP)
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4

What must you update with SARS prior to registering for eFiling?

Updating Contact Information
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2

Why might SARS delay or decline your registration for eFiling?

Updating Details for eFiling
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At what annual income are you required to pay income tax?

Income Tax Threshold
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What happens if you file your tax return after the due date of 21 October 2024?

Filing Deadline Penalties
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SARS DATA

What steps should you take if you owe SARS after receiving an auto-assessment?

Data Used for Auto-Assessments
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What data does SARS use to calculate your auto-assessment?

Data Used for Auto-Assessments. Assessments
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What is an IRP5?

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Who has to pay income tax?

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