FAQ: Where can one register for eFiling?
Register on the SARS eFiling App downloadable from App stores from your mobile device; the SARS website (www.sars.gov.za) and at the nearest SARS branch office.
FAQ: How long is a tax directive valid for?
A tax directive is valid only for the tax year or period stated on the directive.
FAQ: Do I need to enable fingerprints to complete my income tax form on the eFiling app?
If your device has biometrics capabilities, you may select to enable biometrics. If your device has no biometric capabilities you will select the option ‘no thanks’ to skip the option of capturing finger prints.
FAQ: I want to upload supporting documents requested by SARS, how do I do that on the mobile app?
Review the letter sent by SARS on the ITR12workpage; select the ‘add document’ icon; choose location to upload your documents from then select the ‘submit documents’ icon to submit to SARS.
FAQ: Can a taxpayer withdraw a Notice of Objection?
A taxpayer can withdraw a Notice of Objection. The request must be submitted in writing.
FAQ: Can a registration for income tax be backdated?
The registration for income tax may be backdated to the tax year you were first liable.
FAQ: What does IT48 stand for?
Income from local Farming Operations.
FAQ: What is a fringe benefit?
Fringe benefits usually refer to non-cash benefits granted to employees, but do not constitute cash payments made. These fringe benefits will be reflected on your tax certificate by source codes starting with the numbers 38 followed by two more numbers.
FAQ: What does SARS mean by annual payments?
These are examples of annual payments: the Annual bonus, Incentive bonus, Leave pay (on resignation/encashment), Merit awards. The annual payment will reflect under code 3605 or 3655 (foreign annual payment) on the tax certificate.
FAQ: Does SARS accept the financial statements in foreign currency for the foreign income received?
Although financial statements drawn up in another currency are acceptable as supporting documents, if so requested by SARS it must be translated to South African currency.
