Organisation : South African Revenue Service
Type of Facility : Register For eFiling
Head Office : Pretoria
Website : http://www.sars.gov.za/ClientSegments/Individuals/How-Register-Tax/Pages/Register-for-eFiling.aspx
How To Register For SARS eFiling?
How to register :
** As a registered taxpayer you can register to use the eFiling service which allows you to file a return, make payments, request a tax clearance certificate as well as many other services.
Related : South African Revenue Service Register as a Taxpayer : www.southafricain.com/1504.html
** To register as an eFiler go to the SARS eFiling website .sarsefiling.co.za and click on the REGISTER button.
** You will be guided through a six-step process, which will take between five and ten minutes to complete.
** You can register as an individual taxpayer, a tax practitioner or organisation.
** Once you have registered as an eFiler and you are flagged as an electronic filer with SARS.
** Remember make sure you fax a copy of your ID and the signed summary of your registration form to (011) 602 5312 to finalise your eFiling registration.
** Returns are made available for completion and submission on your eFiling profile.
** You may register additional users and organisations within SARS eFiling.
To access this page in different languages click on the links below :
** Sesotho
** IsiZulu
** Afrikaans
The eFiling Inbox
What is this?
** In SARS’ ‘go green’ drive; to create a paperless environment and to reduce our carbon footprint, we have created a consolidated electronic notification centre where eFilers will be able to get all SARS correspondence in the form of inbox messages.
** The new eFiling inbox will be available for all notices and letters relating to your Income Tax Return (ITR12) submitted to SARS via eFiling.
How can I view notices and letters in my eFiling Inbox?
The inbox will be available on all the eFiling profiles including :
** Individuals
** Organisations and
** Tax Practitioners.
1. To access the eFiling inbox, on your profile click :
** Returns then
** Inbox then
** Notifications
2. The Notification Centre Inbox screen will be shown. Various search options will be available to use.
3. When selecting From Date or To Date, a calendar will be shown. Select the relevant dates.
4. Choose which correspondence you want to see
5. Click Search to retrieve the correspondence or Clear Search to start again.
6. Once the search has been done and if there are corresponde available, these will be listed in the eFiling inbox.
7. Click on the correspondence you want to view. A View Notification message will be shown.
8. Click View Notice.
9. Select Close to close message and view another correspondence or Continue to Workpage to return to the Income Tax Work Page.
10. You can remove a correspondence by selecting it and clicking Remove from Inbox.
11. You will receive a confirmation message, click Delete to continue.
12. If want to mark a correspondence as unread, select it and click Mark as Unread.
13. You will receive a confirmation message.
Contact Us :
Call the SARS Contact Centre on 0800 00 SARS (7277) or visit your nearest SARS branch.
Contact Address
Lehae La Sars
299 Bronkhorst Street
Nieuw Muckleneuk
0181
Pretoria
FAQ On SARS eFiling
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On SARS eFiling
What is SARS eFiling?
SARS eFiling is an online platform provided by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) that allows taxpayers to submit their tax returns and make tax payments online.
What can I do on SARS eFiling?
You can use SARS eFiling to submit your tax returns, make tax payments, view your tax status and balances, update your personal details, request and view your tax certificates, and communicate with SARS.
Who can use SARS eFiling?
SARS eFiling is available to all registered taxpayers, including individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships.
Additional Simplified Procedure
Here are the steps on how to register for SARS eFiling online:
1. Go to the SARS eFiling website: https://secure.sarsefiling.co.za/.
2. Click on the “Register” button.
3. Read and accept the Terms and Conditions by clicking on “Yes” and then click on “CONTINUE”.
4. Fill in all the required information and click on “REGISTER”.
5. Wait to receive your activation message via the preferred method of contact that you selected.
6. Click on the link provided to you in the message to activate your account.
7. Change your password and complete all the required information and click on “APPLY”.
Here are some additional tips for registering for SARS eFiling online:
** Make sure you have a valid email address and cellphone number. You will need these to receive your activation message and to reset your password.
** Make sure you have a strong password. Your password should be at least 8 characters long and include a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
** Keep a copy of your SARS eFiling registration details for your records.
Here are the details of each field you need to enter:
** Full name: Your full name as it appears on your ID document.
** ID number: Your South African ID number or passport number.
** Email address: Your valid email address.
** Cellphone number: Your valid cellphone number.
** Password: Your chosen password.
** Confirm password: Re-enter your chosen password.
Note:
Once you have completed the registration process, you will be able to log in to your SARS eFiling account and start using the service. SARS eFiling is a free online service that allows you to submit your tax returns and pay your taxes. It is a convenient and secure way to manage your tax affairs.