9 October 2024 – The Two-pot calculator and Personal Income Tax registration are now also available on the SARS USSD channel. These features have already been rolled out in other channels i.e. WhatsApp, MobiApp and the SARS Online Query System (SOQS).
For more information on this and other mobile services available, see our SARS Mobile Tax Services webpage and the updated Guide to SARS Mobile Tax Services.
In short, the SARS USSD channel allows users to access SARS services by dialling a service code. By dialling *134*7277#, users are presented with a list of menu items to select from.
Taxpayers who wish to withdraw from their Two-Pot Retirement System can now use the tax calculator available on the SARS USSD channel. This calculator provides an estimate of the potential payout. Additionally, individuals can now register for Personal Income Tax (PIT) via the SARS USSD channel.
Here is how these services can be accessed in three simple steps:
- Two-Pot tax calculator:
- Step 1: Dial the SARS service code and select “Two-Pot tax calculator”
- Step 2: Text and send your SARS registered South African ID number, Tax Reference Number, your expected annual income or taxable income and the amount you plan to withdraw.
- Step 3: Retrieve your calculation results sent via SMS
- Personal Income Tax (PIT) Registration:
- Step 1: Dial the SARS service code and select “Register for tax”
- Step 2: Text and send your personal demographic details: Name and Surname, South African ID Number, email address and physical address.
- Step 3: Retrieve your Income Tax Number allocated to you via SMS
