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Introducing the new eFiling landing page

19 October 2023 – We are excited to introduce the new eFiling landing page, that will go live on 27 October 2023. This eFiling website enhancement contributes to SARS’ strategic objective of modernising our systems and providing digital and streamlined online services. To give taxpayers a seamless experience, whether browsing the website or tapping into the SARS MobiApp, the new eFiling landing page has a similar look and feel to the SARS MobiApp.

The new eFiling landing page will consist of these four specific sections:

  1. Static top banner, which is the top section of the page that contains access links to the eFiling website.
  2. Quick Links section to allow the user to click on features to access specific eFiling services quickly without having to navigate through the menu bar.
  3. Scrolling banners to direct the user to the website for further assistance and guidance about eFiling.
  4. The static text section will provide the user with more information about the purpose of the site.

It is important to note that certain online system queries and advice requests can be accessed without the user being required to log in, while accessing the eFiler profile will prompt the user to follow the login process to ensure security when requesting specific services, i.e., File My ITR12 Return, Notice of Registration, Tax Compliance Status, and more.

Please be advised that the eFiling website address remains unchanged, and the user can opt to navigate to the new landing page via the below links:

Option 1: Through the SARS website at www.sars.gov.za

Option 2: Log in directly to eFiling at www.sarsefiling.co.za 

When users access eFiling through the provided link, the new eFiling landing page will be shown as below: 

 

We urge you to use eFiling or download the SARS MobiApp. It is a safe online platform that offers quick, convenient service to help taxpayers, traders, and tax practitioners with their tax matters.

Source: SARS Tariffs
Introducing the new eFiling landing page

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Media release – Reopening of SARS branch at Rissik street Johannesburg

17 October 2023 – The Rissik Street branch of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in Johannesburg that caught fire on 20 September will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday 18 October 2023.

The office was cleared for reopening by both the Departments of Public Works and of Labour after a thorough-going inspection to ensure that it was safe to be used for its primary purpose.

SARS wishes to apologise for any inconvenience that was experienced by taxpayers and traders because of closure of the office.

For more information contact SarsMedia@sars.gov.za

Source: SARS Tariffs
Media release – Reopening of SARS branch at Rissik street Johannesburg

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Investment Income Declaration on the ITR12 Return

13 October 2023 – Investment income received for the year of assessment will be prepopulated on the Individual Income Tax Return (ITR12) with third party data sent to SARS.

The total investment income amount field (e.g. source code 4201 for local interest) will be locked on the ITR12 and is the sum of the amounts received per institution. Although the total amount field is locked on the return, the user can edit the information per institution.

To declare investment income not prepopulated on the return, click on the ‘Add’ button and insert the institution name, account number and amount.

To remove incorrect investment income items on the return (e.g. if it does not belong to the taxpayer or to the taxpayer’s spouse in the case of marriages in community of property), click on the ‘Delete’ icon displayed next to the applicable institution name. Note: If prepopulated investment income data is deleted, the return may be routed for verification.

The external guide has been updated:

Source: SARS Tariffs
Investment Income Declaration on the ITR12 Return

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Media release: SARS together with law enforcement break the coal syndicates

12 October 2023 – A massive inter-governmental search and seizure operation across five provinces was carried out today to break the back of a sophisticated criminal syndicate of alleged coal-smugglers, who played a major role in exacerbating the energy crisis and loadshedding.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) was the lead agency in today’s search and seizure operation because information became available regarding a host of tax crimes allegedly committed by members of the coal-smuggling syndicate.

See the full media statement here.

Source: SARS Tariffs
Media release: SARS together with law enforcement break the coal syndicates

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Media release: Court confirms that false returns may attract administrative penalties and criminal prosecution

11 October 2023 – The Commissioner for South African Revenue Service (SARS), Mr. Edward Kieswetter welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) to dismiss the appeal of Mr. Ketsise Motloung and Others, with cost.  The Court held that there was no prospect of success.

The matter was initially brought before the court after SARS concluded an audit of the business, which found that the applicants had intentionally submitted nil returns of both Value Added Tax (VAT) and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) for which it was registered with SARS, while they were actively trading and generating an income and incurring expenses.

See the full media statement here.

Source: SARS Tariffs
Media release: Court confirms that false returns may attract administrative penalties and criminal prosecution