SARS (the South African Revenue Service) may issue you a tax refund if you’ve paid more tax than what’s legally due, based on your income, deductions, and credits for that specific tax year. Here’s how to know whether you’re eligible for a SARS refund: 1. You’ve Overpaid Tax (PAYE) If your employer deducted too much… Read More »
If you’re retiring and have been contributing to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), you may qualify to claim retirement benefits from the Department of Employment and Labour. To process your UIF retirement claim successfully, you’ll need to submit specific supporting documents. Here’s what you’ll typically need: 1. Valid South African ID or Passport You must… Read More »
If you want to track the status of your Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) payment in South Africa, here’s how you can do it easily: 1. Check Your uFiling Account If you applied for UIF benefits through the uFiling platform, simply log in to your account. Navigate to your claim or benefits section and look for… Read More »
Whether you’re an employer or employee in South Africa, you can easily check if you’re registered with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) by following these straightforward steps: Steps to Check UIF Registration Online How to Register for UIF For Employers: For Employees: Need Help?If you run into any problems while checking or registering for UIF… Read More »
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in South Africa offers temporary financial support to workers who lose their jobs through retrenchment, dismissal, or company closure. The length of UIF payments depends on how long you were employed before losing your job and the reason for your job loss. UIF Payment Duration Based on Job Loss Type… Read More »
If you’ve misplaced your South African Revenue Service (SARS) tax number or forgotten your eFiling password, don’t worry. You can easily recover or reset them by following these simple steps. How to Retrieve Your Forgotten SARS Tax Number How to Reset Your SARS eFiling Password Additional Tips:If you experience any problems; such as a locked… Read More »
1. Review Your Documents and Emails If you’ve registered with the South African Department of Labour or another government agency, you should have received confirmation or some form of documentation verifying your registration. Not sure if you’re registered? Here are practical ways to find out your status: Check through your personal files, emails, or any… Read More »
Yes, in South Africa, your Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits do expire after a set period. Under the UIF Act, any UIF money that remains unclaimed will expire 12 months after you become eligible to receive it. This means if you don’t apply for your UIF benefits within one year of qualifying, you forfeit your… Read More »
Once you’ve submitted your UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) claim in South Africa, you might wonder what comes next. The process doesn’t end with the submission; several steps follow before you receive your payment. This guide breaks down what typically happens after lodging your UIF claim, including how it’s processed, how long it might take, and… Read More »
Need to show you’re registered with SARS? Whether it’s for a job application, bank account, tender, or compliance reasons, getting proof of SARS registration is quick and easy using the SARS eFiling platform. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process to download your Taxpayer Registration Certificate directly from your eFiling account; using either… Read More »