how to efile your ITR12
Why use eFiling?
eFilers are given more time to make their submissions. Taxpayers/Tax representatives can save the ITR12 form and submit it later, which will give them more time to review the information to be submitted to SARS.
eFilers have a full history of all submissions, payments and electronic correspondence available at a click of a button. The system allows a taxpayer/tax representative to view the history of submissions made of the ITR12 form on the system for their convenience.
eFilers can receive SMS and email notifications to remind them when submissions are due. SMS and email notifications assist the taxpayers/tax representatives in the submission process by ensuring that the returns are submitted before the due date.
The simplicity of the process results in fewer errors and creates a quicker processing cycle for individuals and business. There are embedded functions within the ITR12 form such as pre-populating fields, pop up warning messages when incorrect information is completed and the simplified navigation. These functions are there to assist you whilst editing the ITR12 form which results in few errors made during your return process.
eFilers can revise the return declaration of their initial ITR12 Income tax return via eFiling. This function allows the taxpayer/ tax representative to resubmit incorrect information (ITR12 Income tax return) submitted to SARS resulting in an accurate assessment.
Are you a new user?
Follow our easy steps to register for eFiling:
- Go to www.sarsefiling.co.za
- Click on Register
- Select Individual or Tax Practitioner
- Enter you details
- You will automatically receive your logon details
- Activate at least one tax type e.g. Individual Income Tax.
How to eFile my ITR12?
Follow our step-by-step guide with helpful screens to eFile your ITR12, click here.
What else can I do on eFiling?
- Use our tax calculator before submitting your ITR12
- View your assessments (ITA34) and Statement of Account (ITSA)
- Request for a Correction (RFC)
- View notifications
- Request historic documents
- Update your contact details
- Retrieve SARS correspondence
- Submission of supporting documents
For these functions and more, again see our Guide on how to file your Personal Income Tax return (ITR12) via eFiling.
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