Check your bank details on the SARS system before 1 July 2024

7 June 2024 – 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.

Make sure everything is up to date for a hassle-free filing experience. Follow these easy steps!

Check your bank details on the SARS system

  1. Login to sarsefiling.co.za
  2. Click on ‘SARS registered details’
  3. Click on ‘Maintain SARS Registered Details’.
  4. Click on ‘My Bank Accounts’ to view your bank details.
  5. If correct, you are all set to receive a refund in your bank account (if due to you)
  6. 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

  1. Login to sarsefiling.co.za
  2. Click on ‘SARS registered details’
  3. Click on ‘Maintain SARS Registered Details’.
  4. Select the item you want to update:
    • My Addresses
    • My Bank Accounts
    • My Email Addresses
    • My Trading Name Details
    • My eFiling Security Details
  5. If correct, you are all set to receive communication from SARS.
  6. 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:

  1. Go to the Forgot Username webpage.
  2. Complete the relevant information and follow the prompts.

If you have forgotten your password:

  1. Go to the Forgot Password webpage.
  2. 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.

More information

See the ‘Are you SARS details up to date’ webpage for more information.

And keep an eye on the Filing Season 2024 webpage for the deadline dates and more.

Source: SARS Tariffs
Check your bank details on the SARS system before 1 July 2024

Update: Digital platform upgrade on 7 June 2024

6 June 2024 – Achieving our Vision 2024 of a smart, modern SARS with unquestionable integrity that is trusted and admired is of paramount importance. Pivotal to the delivery of our vision are our digital platforms and technology infrastructure. To provide clarity and certainty, make it easy for taxpayers and traders to comply with their obligations and building public trust and confidence, our technology assets must demonstrate the highest levels of availability, robustness and security.

In accordance with our Vision and Strategic Objectives, which include modernising our systems to provide Digital and Streamlined online services, we are hard at work ensuring that our digital platforms and technology infrastructure are available, robust and secure, by performing regular upgrades, enhancements and maintenance.

Considering the above, SARS Digital platform upgrades are scheduled for Friday, 7 June 2024 from 22h00 to 01h00 Saturday, 8 June 2024 .

During this time, you may experience intermittent service interruption on our eFiling and Customs Digital Platforms.

Responses (CUSRES messages) to transactions submitted during this time will be delayed, however, arrival and exit management functions are available at land border posts for all released declarations and manifests.

Stakeholders are therefore urged to submit all Goods Declarations (bills of entry) and Road Manifest, especially those deemed priority, by Friday, 7 June 2024 @ 21h00.

Source: SARS Tariffs
Update: Digital platform upgrade on 7 June 2024

Digital platform upgrade on 8 June 2024

6 June  2024 – Achieving our Vision 2024 of a smart, modern SARS with unquestionable integrity that is trusted and admired is of paramount importance. Pivotal to the delivery of our vision are our digital platforms and technology infrastructure. To provide clarity and certainty, make it easy for taxpayers and traders to comply with their obligations and building public trust and confidence, our technology assets must demonstrate the highest levels of availability, robustness and security.

In accordance with our Vision and Strategic Objectives, which include modernising our systems to provide Digital and Streamlined online services, we are hard at work ensuring that our digital platforms and technology infrastructure are available, robust and secure, by performing regular upgrades, enhancements and maintenance.

Considering the above, SARS Digital platform upgrades are scheduled for Saturday, 8 June 2024 from 19h30 to 24h00.

During this time, you may experience intermittent service interruption on our Tax and Customs Digital Platforms.

Source: SARS Tariffs
Digital platform upgrade on 8 June 2024

New scam alert – Outstanding tax payment

6 June 2024 – There is a new scam doing the rounds talking about outstanding tax payment. SARS does not give bank account number to taxpayers. If you owe SARS money, please see the following webpage, Make a Payment.

An example of the scam has been published on our Scams & Phishing webpage.

Note that the email address the scam is being sent from, is not a SARS email address:

From: South African Revenue Service <payment@sarsmail.one>
Date: 2024/06/06 08:48 (GMT+02:00)
To:
Subject: Notification from SARS

Dear Taxpayer,

An important notification has been issued and is attached to this mail. Please respond or act as stated on the letter.

Source: SARS Tariffs
New scam alert – Outstanding tax payment

Digital platform upgrade on 7 June 2024

5 June 2024 – Achieving our Vision 2024 of a smart, modern SARS with unquestionable integrity that is trusted and admired is of paramount importance. Pivotal to the delivery of our vision are our digital platforms and technology infrastructure. To provide clarity and certainty, make it easy for taxpayers and traders to comply with their obligations and building public trust and confidence, our technology assets must demonstrate the highest levels of availability, robustness and security.

In accordance with our Vision and Strategic Objectives, which include modernising our systems to provide Digital and Streamlined online services, we are hard at work ensuring that our digital platforms and technology infrastructure are available, robust and secure, by performing regular upgrades, enhancements and maintenance.

Considering the above, SARS Digital platform upgrades are scheduled for Friday, 7 June 2024 from 18h00 to 21h00 .

During this time, you may experience intermittent service interruption on our eFiling and Customs Digital Platforms.  Responses (CUSRES messages) to transactions submitted during this time will be delayed, however, arrival and exit management functions are available at land border posts for all released declarations and manifests.  Stakeholders are therefore urged to submit all Goods Declarations (bills of entry) and Road Manifest, especially those deemed priority, by Friday, 7 June 2024 @ 17h00.

Source: SARS Tariffs
Digital platform upgrade on 7 June 2024

Customs updated policy – Staged Consignment

3 June 2023 – The Policy document related to staged consignments has been revised to include timelines of the application process. This will assist traders in submitting staged consignment applications on time, thus preventing delays. The following specific updates have been done:

  • The period granted from the date of issue of the staged consignment approval letter
  • The application for an extension
  • Handling of damaged goods
  • Goods that are not covered.

SC-CF-48 – Staged Consignment – External Policy

Source: SARS Tariffs
Customs updated policy – Staged Consignment