Need your tax number? Register on eFiling.
If you have forgotten your tax number you can request it from SARS in various ways:
- Ask Lwazi, the SARS AI Assistant.
- Send us a query. Please ensure your details match our records.
- SARS WhatsApp Channel by saving the SARS WhatsApp number, 0800 11 7277, on your contact list and then commence to contact SARS.
Steps on how to request your tax number:
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- Find and select the SARS WhatsApp number saved under the list of your contact details.
- Send a greeting or message.
- Select the tax service menu option to open the menu list.
- Tap on Tax Reference number.
- Complete the requested demographics for authentication purposes.
- Text and send your ID/Passport Number.
- Retrieve your tax reference number from the Notice of registration (IT150) sent through to your email address.
- SARS SMS Channel by sending an SMS to SARS on 47277 from your mobile device.
- TRN (Space) ID number/Passport number/ Asylum Seeker number
- SARS USSD Channel by typing, on your mobile device, a string of characters which comprises of an asterisk (*), followed by a few digits and ending with a hashtag (#) and dialling.
Steps on how to request tax services via the SARS USSD Channel
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- Step 1: Initiate USSD by dialing *134*7277#
- Step 2: Select the service you require
- Step 3: Taxpayer Verification – SARS will request you to complete either your,ID/Passport/Asylum Number
- Step 4: Tax Resolution – Upon successful verification by SARS, a response will be displayed
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- You can also request your notice of registration via the MobiApp if you are a registered eFiler.
- You can request the Notice of Registration (IT150) on eFiling under the SARS Registered Details’ menu option.
- At a SARS branch. Remember to make an appointment before you visit a branch.
Top Tip: SARS will not provide your tax number to another person, unless the person is your tax practitioner or has power of attorney to conduct your tax affairs.
