FAQ: Can SARS assist with deletion of information captured on a tax certificate?
SARS cannot amend or delete any information captured by the person who issued the tax certificate.
FAQ: What is the purpose of the “Refresh Data” tab?
By selecting the “Refresh Data” tab you make it possible for fields on the income tax form to be updated with the most recent data supplied to SARS by an employer or medical aid scheme or pension fund.
FAQ: Will SARS accept photocopies of an income tax form?
SARS will not accept any photocopies or self-printed forms.
FAQ: Can I update my address on an income tax form?
Yes, the address can be updated on an income tax return.
FAQ: Will I be able to see a preview of my assessment before I submit my income tax form to SARS?
Yes, by selecting the tax calculator you can view an estimate result of what the assessment outcome could be.
FAQ: Is the assessment result received via the tax calculator one hundred percent correct?
The tax calculator result is merely an estimate of what the assessment outcome could be.
FAQ: Can I apply for an extension to submit my income tax form at a later stage?
No extensions for late submission will be allowed.
FAQ: I want to reduce the number of tax certificates supplied to SARS, how do I do that on the income tax form?
The number of tax certificates filled in on the form cannot be changed to a lower number.
FAQ: I worked for seven employers, SARS can only pick up certificates from two employers. How do I make sure SARS has all certificates on my income tax form?
You can indicate the correct number of tax certificates you received by capturing the certificates and information on the form.
FAQ: The information sent to SARS by my employer is incorrect on the tax certificate, how can I correct this with SARS?
If any of the information on the tax certificate is incorrect, you must contact the employer to correct and resend the correct information to SARS.
