FAQ: Am I registered?
To determine if you are registered for Income Tax in South Africa, you can use several methods provided by SARS: 1. **Ask your Employer** – Your employer should have your tax registration details. 2. **AI Assistant** – You can ask the AI Assistant to send you your tax number by typing “What is my tax […]
FAQ: Does WTI apply to the interest paid to a foreign person because the death benefit was not paid within the time provided for by the rules of the relevant fund?
Yes. The rules of a pension fund, provident fund, insurance fund or similar fund normally provide how a death benefit is calculated and by when it should be paid. Generally, these rules provide for a specific period, for example 60 days after death, within which the benefit, also known as the lumpsum benefit, should be […]
Help-you-eFile (HYEF) platform was decommissioned
The Help-You-eFile (HYeF) platform, introduced to assist taxpayers with completing their tax returns, was decommissioned on 11 April 2025. With ongoing system enhancements such as return simplification, pre-population, and auto assessments, its usage had significantly declined. SARS continues to enhance digital taxpayer support through: eFiling SARS Online Query System (SOQS) WhatsApp & SMS USSD functionality […]
How can I calculate customs code check digit?
Traders/Importers/Exporters who followed the Registration, Licensing and Accreditation (RLA) process successfully are allocated a Customs & Excise code. For Customs, it is also known as a Customs Client Number or Importers code or Exporters code. The Customs codes are confidential and allocated to the clients that apply with strict provisions not to share. The algorithm […]
FAQ: How does the Medical aid data reporting work?
See our information pack on the Medical Schemes Third Party Data and medical aid data report.
FAQ: How to submit the Third-Party Data Return (IT3t) for Trusts?
To see what must be submitted for trusts, watch our easy tutorial video on Third-Party Data return (IT3(t)) for Trusts explained.
What could delay my refund from being paid to me?
When you submit your tax return, the following may delay your refund from being paid (if a refund is due): When your banking details have been identified for verification, the process can take up to 21 business days from the date all required supporting documents are received. Once the bank details validation process has been […]
FAQ: Can I see my refund amount and payment date or the payment due date of the amount owed by me to SARS on eFiling?
Yes, you can see both on eFiling. The refund amount (if any) and refund payment date can be seen on the ‘Income Tax Statement of Account’ (ITSA) and the payment date for the amount owed by you to SARS, can be seen on the ‘Notice of Assessment’ (ITA34). 1. Refund amount and due date: The […]
How does the solar rebate work?
Government introduced a rooftop solar tax incentive for individuals who invest in solar photovoltaic (PV) panels: The tax credit will only apply to new and unused solar PV panels acquired and brought into use for the first time during the 2024 year of assessment (i.e. 1 March 2023 – 29 February 2024) and that have […]
FAQ: How do I find a SARS Source Code?
To find a source code, go to the Find a Source code webpage. We have an easy look-up table where you may search on any column within this list i.e. you can search for the source code, or the description. You can also sort on any column by clicking on the header for that column.
