FAQ: How to confirm that your file was validated successfully?
SARS generates and sends a response file to the Technical user via the same channel the file was received. It is important that the response file is reviewed to ensure that all records in the file were successfully uploaded to SARS. The relevant Business requirements specification provides details on how the response file is structured […]
FAQ: How do I open ports for the Secure web (HTTPS) channel?
For users utilising the Secure web (HTTPS) to submit their files, it is important for Technical users to ensure that their network allows for internet traffic from the following ports: 60600 to access the secure gateway login page; and 60666 to be able to request a password to be resend if it is forgotten. Your […]
FAQ: Does the system show when the certificate has expired?
The status of the certificate is displayed on eFiling under the “Request Certificate” menu option under the “Enrol 3rd Party Data” menu. Notifications are sent to the Technical user and/or Business administrator respectively prior to expiry date.
FAQ: How does SARS validate the file?
File Structure Validations will be done in the sequence provided in the table below. If the file fails file structure validations, then a File Response Reason will be provided in the response file header: No. Validation File Response Reason 1 Does the file have a header, body and trailer identifier Missing required section either header, […]
FAQ: How do I prepare a file and name the file?
Follow these easy steps: Download the Business requirement specification (BRS) for the data type you intend to submit; Follow the guideline provided in the BRS to prepare a pipe “|” delimited file; Name the file according to the prescribed requirements on the BRS. Standard Format: DataType_LayoutVersion_TaxRefNumber_DateTimestamp.txt/psv/zip
FAQ: What are the possible error messages?
When a taxpayer has not submitted the data via C:D or HTTPS the below message will be displayed when the taxpayer tries to request the declaration. Example on FTI02:
FAQ: Which details need to match the SARS registered details when activating a tax type?
The following fields need to match the SARS registered details (RAV01): Name and Surname Identification number Banking Details Email address Address
FAQ: How do I activate a tax type on eFiling?
Follow these easy steps: Logon to eFiling Select the correct tax payer from the “Taxpayer List” Navigate to the “Organisations” tab Open the “Organisation” menu Select “Organisation” Select “Tax Types’ on the sub menu Select “Manage Tax Types” Tax types are then presented in a list for you to ‘activate’ or ‘deactivate’:
FAQ: How do I assign a company representative?
Step 1: User select the taxpayer they intend to represent from the taxpayer list. User navigates to “Organisations” tab >> “SARS Registered Details” menu >>”Activate Registered Representative”. User then selects the “Activate Registered Representative” button. Step 2: Representative reads, verifies details on the declaration, and selects “I agree” option to continue to the next page. […]
FAQ: What are the different naming conventions?
Acronym Description AEOI Automatic Exchange Of Information is the name of the menu item on eFiling DWT Dividends Tax FATCA Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act is the USA’s compliance act FTI Foreign Tax Information is the tax type name for the pre-populated FATCA declaration on eFiling INS Insurance Payment MSC Medical Scheme Contributions WTI Withholding […]
