21 July 2025 – Filing Season for individual taxpayers, both provisional and non-provisional, opens today, 21 July 2025. All SARS employees not auto assessed, are encouraged to make their tax matters a priority and lead by example by using our digital channels, such as eFiling and the SARS MobiApp, to submit their returns.
To avoid penalties, taxpayers must submit accurate information promptly. For smooth Filing Season 2025, taxpayers are urged to use the following communication channels with SARS:
- For more information see the SARS Website: visit the Filing Season webpage.
- Digital channels: See our Send an Online Query System (SOQS) features on the Digital Channels webpage.
- SARS WhatsApp: send “Hi” or “Hello” to 0800 117 277.
- AI Assistant: available 24/7 on the SARS website to answer queries.
- Dial *134*7277#: to access SARS services.
- SARS YouTube: visit @sarstax for how-to videos.
Taxpayers are using SARS’s digital channels successfully. There is no need to visit SARS Service Centres. If you must, book an appointment first to avoid long queues.
Taxpayers who owe SARS are urged to make payments as soon as possible or make payment arrangements.
SARS urges taxpayers to remain extremely vigilant and keep their details confidential. There have been many attempts by scammers to defraud taxpayers. Taxpayers are reminded that SARS will never ask taxpayers to use any link to engage with it. Taxpayers must protect their eFiling login details and use only registered tax practitioners.
Information on the latest scams can be found here. To report or request information on phishing, taxpayers can send an email to [email protected].
