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We are the leading tax practitioners and consultants in South Africa that specialise in Individual tax only.
Why choose us?
- Specialists in individual tax – we keep up to date with changes in the tax industry so you don’t have to
- Full package service – no hidden costs
- High dispute success rate due to careful dispute management
- An efficient, honest and professional service
What makes us unique?
- Specialise in complex cases for individuals taxpayers only
- Manage your entire profile year after year
- We provide a very personalised service for our clients and billing is tailored.
- We are a sustainable company offering services to clients around the world for over a decade.
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What is a tax practitioner
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A tax practitioner is a person or a company that prepares and submits a tax return on behalf of a third parties for a fee and which is registered with a controlling body and with SARS. We are based in Johannesburg and Pretoria, Gauteng.
Some of the controlling bodies are SAICA, SAIT, SAIPA, IRBA, ICSA and a few others.
Therefore, a person must be registered with one of the above recognised controlling bodies as well as with SARS.
A person can only register with one of the above controlling bodies once a minimum amount of experience and/or qualifications are met.
Once a person has been registered with both SARS and a recognised controlling body, one is able to practice in the field of taxation. From there, a tax practitioner profile should be registered, and clients acquired could be registered on the tax practitioner’s profile.
It is worthy to notes that there are different types of taxes such as Income tax, VAT, PAYE, Provisional taxes, Dividend withholding taxes, etc. All these different types could be loaded and shared between client and tax practitioner so that both parties have access to these types of returns.
Where the tax account is maintained in the proper way, the tax practitioner will be notified on e-filing of any correspondence such as additional assessments on income tax, notifications of audits, completion letters and many more. This assists the tax practitioner in effectively manage their client by receiving notifications as soon as they are made available and planning a course of action. Where the tax practitioner works on e-filing most of the day and manages this nifty functionary, delays could be avoided which averts compilations going forward.
According to our experience, SARS will not assist a tax practitioner to file a return at the branch office on behalf of a third party except in exceptional circumstances. This is as the tax practitioner has no need to use the branch office and is paid by the client. If paid by the client, SARS branch should be involved in filing the return hence the policy by SARS. There should also be noted that there is generally no need for a tax practitioner to use the branch office to complete a return.
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We currently assist clients in Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Polokwane and more.
Professional Tax Consultant – Individual Tax Return Questions and Answers
Some of the questions regarding individual tax returns are briefly answered below. The best advice is, however, to get in contact with a professional consultant from FMJ Financial Services for an assessment of your tax situation and to obtain an obligatory free quote.
Do I have to submit an individual tax return?
If you are an individual and earn a salary or commission or if you charge fees for work done, you have to register for tax payment. If you earn less than the minimum threshold amount set by SARS for the particular assessment year from a single employer, then you will not need to submit a return. If however, you earn less than the threshold from a single employer, but have additional income such as earnings from rental or you want to claim medical expenses, then you will have to submit a return. If you are still not sure whether you are supposed to submit a return, contact us for assistance.
Do I have to pay taxes on income earned in another country?
If you are a resident in South Africa, you have to pay tax on your earnings from anywhere in the world. Note that there are certain exclusions, best discussed with a professional consultant from FMJ Financial Services. If you are not a South African resident, then you will only pay tax on the income derived from a South African source.
To be a South African resident, you must have been present in the country for more than 91 days in aggregate for the specific tax assessment year; for more than 91 days in aggregate for each of the preceding five tax assessment years and for more than 915 days in aggregate for the five years before.
What is a tax rebate?
In its simplest form the rebate, sometimes referred to as tax refund, is a refund given by SARS to the taxpayer when the tax liability or amount that has to be paid is less than the actual amount paid by the taxpayer.
What is the year of assessment?
It is the year for which the taxpayer is assessed covering a period of 12 months. This assessment year starts at the 1st of March and ends on the 28th or 29th of February the following year. Note that the year of assessment for a company or CC refers to the entity’s financial year.
How does provisional tax payment work?
SARS allows for provisional tax payment, where the taxpayer makes two tax payments during the year of assessment and where the final tax liability is only determined upon the final assessment. The provisional tax payments are made at the end of the assessment period and six months after the assessment year started. The taxpayer completes an IRP6 form and submits it to SARS. A third payment can be made if the tax owed is more than the estimated amount payable.
Which deductions are allowed for individuals?
It is important to note that, for each of the deductions listed below, specific terms and conditions apply, best discussed with a professional consultant to ensure that you do not make a deduction which is not allowed.
- Donations
- Pension fund contributions
- Retirement annuity fund contributions
- Travel expenses
- Medical aid contributions and expenses
- Home study expenses
Can I not just complete my own tax returns and submit it to SARS?
Yes, you can and do not need to make use of a professional consultant. You can also ask a SARS consultant for assistance. However, the benefits of making use of professional tax consultants such as FMJ Financial Services are:
- Timely and accurate tax return completion and submission.
- Accurate calculations which will help avoid penalty situations.
- Structuring assistance to prevent you from overpaying.
- Full compliance with statutory regulations.
- Tax advice on commercial transactions
- Ensure a professional qualified tax practitioner deals with any audits and handles objections in a timely fashion where necessary. (SARS requires objections within a period of 30 days and currently have draft rules which will change the objections and appeal rules.
Our professional consultants understand that each individual and small company’s situation is different. It is thus imperative to provide personalised assistance and we start with an assessment based on your particular tax profile. Contact us today.
