Make sure everything is up to date for a hassle-free filing experience.
This year from 1 July 2024 we will again issue auto-assessments to taxpayers whose tax affairs are less complicated. If you are in agreement with your auto-assessment, then there is no need to ‘accept’ the assessment. If a refund is due to you, it will automatically be paid into your bank account.
Before 1 July 2024, check that we have your correct bank details and that you still remember your eFiling username and password.
Follow these easy steps!
Check your bank details on the SARS system
- Login to sarsefiling.co.za
- Click on ‘Home’
- Click on ‘SARS registered details’
- Click on ‘Maintain SARS Registered Details’.
- Click on ‘My Bank Accounts’ to view your bank details.
- If correct, you are all set to receive a refund in your bank account (if due to you)
- If your banking details are incorrect or have changed:
- You can edit/change the bank account details while still on the ‘My Bank Accounts’ screen
- Remember to click on ‘Done’ and then ‘Submit’ once you have updated the details.
Check your registered details on the SARS system
- Login to sarsefiling.co.za
- Click on ‘Home’
- Click on ‘SARS registered details’
- Click on ‘Maintain SARS Registered Details’.
- Select the item you want to update:
- My Addresses
- My Bank Accounts
- My Email Addresses
- My Trading Name Details
- My eFiling Security Details
- If correct, you are all set to receive communication from SARS.
- If your details are incorrect or have changed:
- You can edit/change the details while still on the relevant screen.
- Remember to click on ‘Done’ and then ‘Submit’ once you have updated the details.
Do you still remember your login details?
If in doubt, please try to login to sarsefiling.co.za. If you are able to login, you are all set to have a hassle-free eFiling experience.
If you forgot your username or password, or both, don’t despair, you can reset it easily.
If you have forgotten your username:
- Go to the Forgot Username webpage.
- Complete the relevant information and follow the prompts.
If you have forgotten your password:
- Go to the Forgot Password webpage.
- Complete the relevant information and follow the prompts.
If you forgot both your username and password (don’t worry, it happens!), follow the Forgot Username process where-after it will prompt you to reset your password, if needed.
My security contact details have changed?
The forgotten username or password will trigger an OTP to your security contact details on the system.
To make sure we still have your correct email address and cell number, login to sarsefiling.co.za and click on ‘My Profile’ on the top left of the screen.
If one of the security details has changed, you can update it here on the screen, but if both have changed, you will need to call the Contact Centre on 0800 00 7277 or visit a branch, remember to make an appointment first.
Step-by-step videos
Keep an eye on our SARS TV Channel for new tutorial videos. Below is a list of our easy, step-by-step videos for some of our offerings:
How to send an SMS to SARS
- Send an SMS to SARS on 47277 for any of the following:
- Request a booking with SARS,
- Ask whether you should submit a tax return,
- Ask your Tax Registration Number or request your Statement of Account.
- See our video How to use the SARS SMS services.
What can I do on eFiling?
- How to register for eFiling
- How to update your banking details on eFiling
- How to make payment arrangements on eFiling
- How to access Customs Registration, Licensing and Accreditation on eFiling
- How to register as a taxpayer on eFiling and receive your tax reference number
- How to submit your Personal Income Tax return on eFiling
- How to request or view your notice of registration (IT150 ) on eFiling
- How to manage your profile on eFiling
- How to view correspondence on eFiling
- What to do when your Income Tax Return ITR12 is rejected by SARS on eFiling due to a directive
- What to do when your Income Tax Return ITR12 is rejected by SARS on eFiling due to a duplicate IRP
- How to activate the IT3 for third-party data on eFiling
- How to Complete and Submit IT3(d) on eFiling
- How to add a company to your existing eFiling profile and request the transfer of your Corporate income tax types
What can I do on the SARS MobiApp?
- How to submit your Personal Income Tax return on the SARS MobiApp
- How to check if you have the correct version of the operating system to download the SARS MobiApp
