{"id":2035,"date":"2024-04-22T21:58:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T19:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ezfreight.co.za\/index.php\/2024\/04\/22\/enhancements-to-reduce-efiling-registration-fraud\/"},"modified":"2024-04-22T21:58:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T19:58:05","slug":"enhancements-to-reduce-efiling-registration-fraud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ezfreight.co.za\/index.php\/2024\/04\/22\/enhancements-to-reduce-efiling-registration-fraud\/","title":{"rendered":"Enhancements to reduce eFiling registration fraud"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>22 April 2024 &#8211; SARS has identified fraudulent activities where users attempt to register to use the eFiling platform, and that compels SARS to embark on an initiative aimed at curbing these illicit activities.<\/p>\n<p>A taxpayer is required to provide a valid email address and cell phone number to register for and utilise the eFiling service. 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The taxpayer will be required to insert alternate contact details to continue or book an appointment with the SARS Branch for assistance.<\/p>\n<p>The related guides have been updated:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ops\/Guides\/IT-AE-47-G01-How-to-register-for-the-use-of-the-SARS-MobiApp-External-Guide.pdf\">IT-AE-47-G01 &#8211; How to register for the use of the SARS MobiApp &#8211; External Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/IT-AE-49-G01-Services-offered-via-the-SARS-MobiApp-External-Guide.pdf\">IT-AE-49-G01 &#8211; Services offered via the SARS MobiApp &#8211; External Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ops\/Guides\/GEN-ELEC-18-G01-How-to-Register-for-eFiling-and-Manage-Your-User-Profile-External-Guide.pdf\">GEN-ELEC-18-G01 &#8211; How to Register for eFiling and Manage Your User Profile &#8211; External Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: SARS Tariffs<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sars.gov.za\/latest-news\/enhancements-to-reduce-efiling-registration-fraud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enhancements to reduce eFiling registration fraud<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>22 April 2024 &#8211; SARS has identified fraudulent activities where users attempt to register to use the eFiling platform, and that compels SARS to embark on an initiative aimed at curbing these illicit activities. 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