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Lecture notes of 103 pages for the course TAX1501 - Taxation Of Salaried Persons at Unisa (tutors letters)

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  • September 13, 2022
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  • 2022/2023
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TAX1501/102/3/2022




Tutorial Letter 102/3/2022

TAXATION OF SALARIED PERSONS

TAX1501
Both semesters

Department of Taxation




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University of South Africa
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TAX1501/102/3/2022

60169338




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CONTENTS
Page
1. WELCOME MESSAGE ........................................................................................................... 5
1.1 myLife e-mail address ............................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Contact details ......................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Prescribed textbook ................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Tutorial letters .......................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Assessments ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Specific outcomes and assessment criteria ............................................................................. 8
1.7 Plagiarism ................................................................................................................................ 8
1.8 Study plan................................................................................................................................ 8
2. Frequently asked questions (FAQs) ..................................................................................... 9
2.1 Study material .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Student support services........................................................................................................ 10
2.3 Studying in an online learning environment ............................................................................ 10
3. LEARNING UNIT 0: Things to know before commencing with your studies.................... 11
3.1 Using the on line platform and the tools on the online platform .............................................. 12
Announcements ................................................................................................................... 12
Discussion Forums .............................................................................................................. 12
Learning Units ..................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 E-Tutors ................................................................................................................................. 12
3.3 How to study this subject ....................................................................................................... 12
LEARNING UNIT 1 ........................................................................................................................... 16
1.1 Background............................................................................................................................ 17
1.2 National budget...................................................................................................................... 18
1.3 South African Revenue Service (SARS) ................................................................................ 21
1.4 Basis for and types of taxation ............................................................................................... 24
1.5 Interpretation of tax law and legal remedies ........................................................................... 26
LEARNING UNIT 2 ........................................................................................................................... 32
2.1 Background............................................................................................................................ 33
2.2 Earning a salary ..................................................................................................................... 33
2.3 IRP5 certificate ...................................................................................................................... 35
2.4 Persons liable for income tax ................................................................................................. 36
2.5 Registertration as a taxpayer with SARS ............................................................................... 37
2.6 Income tax returns ................................................................................................................. 38
2.7 Income tax assessments........................................................................................................ 40
2.8 Framework for tax calculations............................................................................................... 41
LEARNING UNIT 3 ........................................................................................................................... 62
3.1 Background............................................................................................................................ 63
3.2 Definition of gross income ...................................................................................................... 65
3.3 Definition of resident .............................................................................................................. 65
3.4 Summary of requirements for gross income ........................................................................... 71
3.5 Spesific inclusions in gross income ........................................................................................ 72
3.6 Exempt income ...................................................................................................................... 73
LEARNING UNIT 4 ........................................................................................................................... 86
4.1 Background............................................................................................................................ 87
4.2 Definition of general deduction formula .................................................................................. 90
4.3 Carrying on a trade ................................................................................................................ 91
4.4 Summary of the requirements for the general deduction formula ........................................... 92
4.5 Prohibited deductions ............................................................................................................ 95

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Dear Student

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this dynamic and practical subject. We know that if you work through the study guide and all the examples,
you will be successful in this module.

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TAX1501

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