SARS E-Filing 2020/21

[Koosvanwyk]

I have done my return and been selected for audit.
I have all my documentation ready to upload, but still don't have a printed IRP 5 from my employer. My IRP 5 info was auto-populated onto efiling. Do I still need to try get my IRP 5 and upload for the audit?

I have my Medical Aid Certificate, My mileage logbook, my proof of address ( It changed).

IRP5 is the only outstanding document and I am worried if I submit what I have without it , there will be a delay in the audit. On the other hand, it is auto populated so do I need to still run around this week to try get a copy to upload? ( I am having technical issues on our employee intranet site where I can obtain it.)

Yes, you still need to upload the IRP5

 

[Gory51]

Yes, you still need to upload the IRP5

Although the IRP5 is prepopulated SARS may still request it for verification.

Get the IRP5 in pdf from your employer and upload it. No need for a printed one.

Thank you all. Will do so tomorrow.

 

[StbZA]

Submitted my return on the 6th of July. Have a rental property thats been vacant, no rent for the tax year last year. Did advertise etc and had it with agents - no success. Uploaded all supporting docs I thought they need now selected for audit. Anything else i should keep
In mind? Do i need to prove somehow it was vacant? Any advice or do i just sit tight while they audit?

 

[modern10]

What does the first request mean? I know the 2nd one is the letter from my employer

 

[Tman543]

What does the first request mean? I know the 2nd one is the letter from my employer

Did you submit a floorplan indicating the WFH office? It could be that.

 

[Anonymous™]

What does the first request mean? I know the 2nd one is the letter from my employer

Sounds like they wish to know what your office is equipped with to conclude it's a home office? (What's your profession if I might ask?). Send pictures or an inventory?

 

[Moosedrool]

e-filing down?

 

[Sehcaep]

Submitted my return on the 6th of July. Have a rental property thats been vacant, no rent for the tax year last year. Did advertise etc and had it with agents - no success. Uploaded all supporting docs I thought they need now selected for audit. Anything else i should keep
In mind? Do i need to prove somehow it was vacant? Any advice or do i just sit tight while they audit?

Did you make a loss? If yes, you must give reasons why no income.

 

[Larry_Fisherman]

e-filing down?

Everyone is refreshing their SOA

 

[modern10]

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Sounds like they wish to know what your office is equipped with to conclude it's a home office? (What's your profession if I might ask?). Send pictures or an inventory?

I'm a CA. So literally desk, lamp, chair and work laptop.

 

[BuckRogers]

Submitted my return on the 6th of July. Have a rental property thats been vacant, no rent for the tax year last year. Did advertise etc and had it with agents - no success. Uploaded all supporting docs I thought they need now selected for audit. Anything else i should keep
In mind? Do i need to prove somehow it was vacant? Any advice or do i just sit tight while they audit?

Just relax and sit tight - literally thousands of landlords in exactly the same position.
The old saying As safe as Houses did not account for COVID.
They want to ensure you did not have an undeclared occupant, that's all.

 

[Anonymous™]

I'm a CA. So literally desk, lamp, chair and work laptop.

My bru! We should be asking you these questions lol. I rate a picture and/or floor plan of the property. Remember they want the outbuildings as well so they can argue your office is minuscule in comparison to the rest of the property.

 

[Crayons]

I'm a CA. So literally desk, lamp, chair and work laptop.

Show me how to claim my KFC receipts as entertainment expenses for my home office.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Submitted my return on the 6th of July. Have a rental property thats been vacant, no rent for the tax year last year. Did advertise etc and had it with agents - no success. Uploaded all supporting docs I thought they need now selected for audit. Anything else i should keep
In mind? Do i need to prove somehow it was vacant? Any advice or do i just sit tight while they audit?

I will probably be in same position soon. If audited, all I can send them is my bank statements where I used to get income from rent master for couple of months. I am sure I don't have to prove that it was vacant as I don't see how would I do that unless I live stream from my property 24/7.

Did you perhaps answer "Yes" to that ring fencing loss question ?

 

[Lord Flacko]

Quick one,

If I purchased a monitor that I use exclusively for work can I add the item (Cost more than 20 K) ?

 

[StbZA]

Did you perhaps answer "Yes" to that ring fencing loss question ?

Nope, didn't answer 'yes'

I agree with you that we will likely have to send bank statements in....

 

[Crayons]

Quick one,

If I purchased a monitor that I use exclusively for work can I add the item (Cost more than 20 K) ?

Damn bro, watching porn on that must feel like you're actively taking part.

 

[adoali]

holding for more than 3 hours then once answered the call just drops, WHAT IS WRONG WITH SARS?

 

[M V D Merwe]

holding for more than 3 hours then once answered the call just drops, WHAT IS WRONG WITH SARS?

Booking a call worked better for me

 

[Vuilhaas]

Quick one,

If I purchased a monitor that I use exclusively for work can I add the item (Cost more than 20 K) ?

You can claim for the depreciation:

https://www.taxtim.com/za/tax-guides/definitions/wear-and-tear

I bought a laptop in 2018 which was used for work in 2020 exclusively. I'm debating if I should claim the depreciation for it as I don't have a letter from work confirming I could use my personal laptop for work