Financial Statements / Income Tax / Banking

Financial Statements, both for firms and individuals, are an indispensable means of revealing a financial situation. Used internally, they are a means for gauging strengths and weaknesses and for planning. Used externally, they are a means to market the concern they represent. It is often mandatory for such parties as the Receiver of Revenue, banks, purchasers of firms and employers to disclose financial statements.

Income Tax. The Receiver of Revenue is usually amenable to reasonable requests and correspondence submitted to him timeously often has the desired effect. It is legal to avoid, as opposed to evade, paying tax and if you object to an assessment or to decisions of the Receiver, a procedure for objecting and appealing has to be followed. Depending on the complexity of the matter, it is sometimes advisable to consult with an attorney or tax consultant. Various SARS forms can be downloaded from the SARS website at: http://www.sars.co.za

Banking In view of the fact that the bank has specialised forms for completion for most of its functions, usually the only way to deal with each administrative matter is to personally visit the bank. In cases of emergency, e.g. stop payment of a lost cheque, an initial telephonic instruction will suffice, providing it is followed by the completion of the bank’s individual form.



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3.1 Balance Sheet.doc (2 credits) Add to cart
3.2 Analysis of Income and Assets
Assists an individual to determine his? income and? the value of his assets. Estate and investment planning can flow from this analysis.
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3.3 Projected Cash Flow Statement
In order to maintain an even flow of liquidity, it is essential to forecast cash receipts and payments.
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3.4 Income and Expenditure
This account is for individuals.
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3.5 Application for extension of time to render Income Tax Return
Application for extension of time to render Income Tax Return (Form IT12 for the tax year)
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3.6 Application for extension of time to render Income Tax Return
Application for extension of time to render Income Tax Return (Form IRP6 for the First Provisional Return)
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3.7 Application for extension of time to render Income Tax Return.
Application for extension of time to render Income Tax Return (Form IRP6 for the Second Provisional Return)
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3.8 Application to pay off Assessment in Installments.
Application to pay off Assessment in Installments.
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3.9 Application for extension to pay off the First Provisional Payment Application?
Application for extension to pay off the First Provisional Payment Application
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3.10 Application for extension? to pay off the? Second Provisional Payment
Application for extension? to pay off the? Second Provisional Payment
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3.11 Notice of Objection to Assessment
An objection to an assessment must be made in writing and must reach the Receiver within 30 days after the date stipulated for payment by the assessment notice or within 30 days after the date that reasons were furnished by the Receiver. The time limit is strictly adhered to by the Commissioner for Inland Revenue. If no objection is lodged, the assessment becomes final against the taxpayer. This letter encloses form ADR1 being the Notice of Objection.
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3.12 Notice of Appeal
To the Special Court for hearing Income Tax Appeals: If you are dissatisfied with the decision of the Commissioner regarding the Notice of Objection, an appeal must be lodged to the Income Tax Special Court within 30 days of the date of the Notice of Dis-allowance. This time limit is likewise strictly enforced. It is suggested that an attorney or tax expert be consulted with regard to the appeal although the taxpayer may save costs by appearing himself. The Receiver may extend the 30- day period where he is satisfied that reasonable grounds exist. The extension is probably limited to 3 years from the date of the assessment according to a recent budget proposal.
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3.13 Special Power of Attorney ?Tax Objection / Appeal
This enables a taxpayer to delegate the task to someone else for bringing an appeal on his behalf. He is usually obliged to appear in person in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR),? proceedings with or without a representative.
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3.14 Flowchart – Dispute Resolution with SARS
This is a flow chart? ?relating to possible procedures available to? a taxpayer after receipt of an objectionable assessment,including the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
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3.15 Time Periods in Dispute Resolution with SARS.pdf (2 credits) Add to cart
3.16 SARS Travel Logbook
Alltaxpayerswhoreceiveatravelallowanceareentitledtoclaimadeductionfrom SARS, should they be using their own private vehicle for business use. Itisessential to have certain information to be able to claim any deductions.? A logbook is useful to keep track of odometer readings and total kilometres travelled foreachtaxyear.Thereare2waysinwhichtoclaim:Usingdeemingprovisions,the first18000km are considered private use and anything after that may be claimed up toalimit of 14 000km.? With a logbook, accurate calculations of personal andbusiness usagecanbemadeandwiththesefiguresathand, thereisnolimittotheclaimprovided youcanjustify itwithyourrecords. Logbooksshouldberetainedforaminimum of 3 years should SARS require you to submit them for verification. Forfurther clarification consult the SARSoffice.  
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3.17 Letter requesting indication of financial soundness of banker?s client
Often the bank will respond telephonically.
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3.18 Notice of Dishonoured Cheque
Informsadebtorofadishonouredcheque. Intheeventofabillofexchangeorpromissory note being dishonoured, it is suggested that an attorney beconsultedimmediatelyto ensurecompliancewiththe stringentrequirementsof NoticeofDishonour, as imposed by the Bills of Exchange Act 34 of1964.
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3.19 Notice to Bank to Stop Payment on Cheque
Used when a drawer wishes to stop payment on a cheque.? In addition,? it is advisable to telephone the bank immediately with verbal instructions.
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3.20 Cancellation of Stop Payment Order.doc (2 credits) Add to cart