Keep an eye on our SARS TV Channel for new tutorial videos and podcasts. Below is a list of our easy, step-by-step offerings.
SARS Podcast series
In the SARS Podcast series, “The VAT Chat” is here. These podcasts explore a range of VAT topics and include discussions on VAT related legislation and selected Binding General Rulings (BGRs), Interpretation Notes, Regulations and Guides which help clarify what the legislation intends and how it applies in practice.
Watch the podcasts using the links below:
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Channels, tax and eFiling:
- How to lodge a dispute on eFiling
- How to claim travel expenses by completing the travel allowance section on the Income Tax Return (ITR12)
- Tired of long lines at the branch? Discover the SARS Online Query System (SOQS).
- How to submit your Income Tax Return (ITR12) through eFiling, made easy by the online wizard questions.
- How to claim for a Medical Deduction
- Provisional Tax explained
- How to Submit VAT 201 on eFiling
- Do you need to file a tax return?
- Why am I not auto assessed?
- Skip the queue! Use our self-service terminals inside SARS branches
- Are you ready for Filing Season? See our 2025 checklist to prepare this year.
- Discover how 2025 Auto-assessments will simplify your tax matters
- Why am I not Auto Assessed?
- Secure your eFiling profile – Two factor authentication for foreign taxpayers
- eFiling express functions
- How to Update your Banking Details on eFiling using Express Access
- Use our interactive channels:
- How to upload supporting documents via eFiling in English
- How to upload supporting documents via eFiling in IsiZulu
- How to upload supporting documents via eFiling in Sesotho
- How to upload supporting documents via eFiling in Afrikaans
- How to upload supporting documents via eFiling in Sepedi
- How to upload supporting documents via eFiling in Xitsonga
- How to upload supporting documents via eFiling in IsiXhosa
- How to register for eFiling in English
- How to update your banking details on eFiling in English
- How to update your banking details on eFiling in IsiZulu
- How to update your banking details on eFiling in Sesotho
- How to update your banking details on eFiling in Afrikaans
- How to update your banking details on eFiling in Sepedi
- How to update your banking details on eFiling in Xitsonga
- How to update your banking details on eFiling in IsiXhosa
- SARS eFiling Two-Factor Authentication System
- How to make a Payment via eFiling
- eFiling Express Functions
- Reminder to Update your Banking Details
- How to update banking details
- How to Register a Second Tax Number for a Deceased Estate on eFiling
- Checklist for Filing Season 2024
- Everything you need to know about Auto-assessment 2024
- What to do if you have been auto assessed
- How to make payment arrangements on eFiling
- How to access Customs Registration, Licensing and Accreditation on eFiling
- How to register as a taxpayer on eFiling and receive your tax reference number
- How to submit your Personal Income Tax return on eFiling
- How to request or view your notice of registration (IT150) on eFiling
- How to manage your profile on eFiling
- How to view correspondence on eFiling
- What to do when your Income Tax Return ITR12 is rejected by SARS on eFiling due to a directive
- What to do when your Income Tax Return ITR12 is rejected by SARS on eFiling due to a duplicate IRP
- How to activate the IT3 for third-party data on eFiling
- How to Complete and Submit IT3(d) on eFiling
- How to add a company to your existing eFiling profile and request the transfer of your Corporate income tax types
- How to register for eFiling in English
Tax Exempt Institutions
How to complete and submit the IT12EI return for approved Exempt Institutions on eFiling:
- Part 1: Overview and how to login to eFiling
- Part 2: How to request a return on eFiling
- Part 3: How to complete the General Financial section on the return
- Part 4: How to complete the Additional information and Trading activities on the return
- Part 5: How to complete the Taxable income or loss and Tax-deductible receipts
- How to apply for the Public Benefit Status
- How to Activate the IT3 for IT3D Form on eFiling
- How to Complete and Submit IT3D on eFiling
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Two-Pot retirement system
- Two-Pot Retirement system – Where to begin
- Understanding the Two-Pot Retirement system and its tax implications
- How to register for a Tax Reference Number on the SARS WhatsApp Channel
- How to Access the Two-Pot Tax Calculator on the SARS Online Query System (SOQS)
- How to Access the Two-Pot Retirement System Tax Calculator on the SARS WhatsApp Channel
- How to Access the Two-Pot Tax Calculator on the SARS MobiApp
