25 July 2024 – Save a trip to a SARS branch and skip the queue. SARS’s online services could save you queue time at a branch:
- SARS Online Query System to access a variety of services.
- SMS: SMS SARS for free at 47277 to book an appointment; check if you need to submit a Personal Income Tax return; request a balance statement or Statement of Account; and request your tax number.
- USSD channel: dial*134*7277# free of charge on your cellphone to check if you have a tax number; get your account balance; or check if you need to submit a tax return.
- WhatsApp: save the SARS WhatsApp number, 0800 11 7277, in your contact list. Text anything to the number e.g. “Hi” or “Hello” and SARS will respond with a service–request menu. Remember this service works only with your SARS-registered cellphone number. Through WhatsApp, you can ask for your:
- Tax Reference Number
- Statement of Account
- Return Refund Status
- Audit Status
- Notice of Assessment
