SARS Branch and Appointment Checklist
Prepare before calling SARS: bring your original ID, tax reference number, and current contact details. Write down the exact error message first.
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Filing Season Guides
Help with SARS eFiling, auto-assessment, login issues, branch appointments, and filing deadlines.
SARS eFiling OTP Not Received: What to Check
A missing SARS eFiling OTP is almost always a contact-detail problem. Check your registered phone number and email first - and act before the filing deadline.
Read articleSARS eFiling Login Help: Common Problems and How to Fix Them
Fix common SARS eFiling login problems including forgotten passwords, OTP issues, locked accounts, and profile access errors with this step-by-step guide.
Read articleAuto-Assessment in South Africa: What It Is and What to Do
SARS auto-assessment pre-fills your tax return. Learn how it works, when to accept it, when to edit it, and what happens if you miss the deadline.
Read articleHow to Update Your Contact Details on SARS eFiling
How to update your cell number, email, and banking details on SARS eFiling - and why keeping them current matters for OTPs, refunds, and notices.
Read articleSARS Verification and Audit: What to Expect and How to Respond
SARS verification gives you 21 business days to upload documents. Audits are more formal. You have 30 business days to object to a revised assessment.
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