9 December 2024 – To provide efficient tax services for taxpayers’ convenience, SARS has introduced the issuing of the Notice of Registration (IT150) via the SARS WhatsApp number (0800 11 7277).
Taxpayers who contact the SARS WhatsApp Number and selects the option to either register for Personal Income Tax (PIT) or request for their Tax Reference Number (TRN) will be required to provide certain details. Those registering for PIT must submit their demographic and personal information, while those requesting their TRN must provide their SARS registered details.
Upon successful verification of the submitted information and validation of the cell number used to contact the SARS WhatsApp service, the IT150 will be issued as an attachment within the WhatsApp chat. It will also be available for saving or downloading. To ensure the security of taxpayers’ information, the IT150 will be encrypted, requiring the taxpayer to enter their ID number or passport details (UPPERCASE) to access the file.
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