26 May 2022 – This notification serves as a reminder that Third Party Data submissions for the 2022 reporting period of annual Third Party Data Returns that includes the associated data files and declarations [IT3(b), IT3(c), IT3(s), MED, INS, FTI] are due by Tuesday, 31 May 2022.
Third Party Data Providers are urged to make timely submissions, as incomplete, late or non-submissions may be liable for penalties and would impact your respective clients. It is of crucial importance that data submissions are complete and accurate first time around as this data is direct inputs into the SARS processes that include pre-population and auto-assessments of tax returns. Your data submissions are enabling our ability to offer a seamless service and experience to taxpayers (your clients) in line with our objective to make it easy for taxpayers to comply with their obligations.
It is encouraging to convey that 80% of the required Third Party Data submissions have been receipted as at 1PM today and we would like to thank those Third Party Data Providers that made their submissions well in advance of the due date.
Should you experience any challenges while making your submissions, you are welcome to contact us by emailing SARS Third Party Data Support ([email protected]).