7 August 2024 – Did you know that to use eFiling offers taxpayers numerous benefits? By using SARS’s online self-help services like eFiling or the SARS MobiApp, you can interact with SARS in a safe and convenient way:
- Save and submit later – eFilers can save their Income Tax Return to submit it later. This gives more time to review the information before submission.
- Comprehensive history – eFilers have a full history of all submissions, payments, and electronic correspondence available at the click of a button. The system allows taxpayers and tax practitioners to view the history of their Income Tax Return submissions at their convenience.
- Correspondence inbox – eFilers have a dedicated inbox to check the latest notifications from SARS. SMS and email notifications assist in the submission process to ensure returns are submitted before the due date.
- Reduced errors and faster processing – The simplicity of the eFiling process results in fewer errors and quicker processing cycles for individuals and businesses. Embedded functions within the Personal Income Tax Return (ITR12), such as pre-populating fields and pop-up warning messages, help guide you through the process and prevent mistakes.
- Opportunity to revise – eFilers can revise their initial tax return declaration via eFiling. This function allows taxpayers and tax practitioners to resubmit corrected information to ensure an accurate assessment.
For more information on Filing Season, visit the Filing Season 2024 webpage.
