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What does it mean when you receive a message from SARS notice issued for 2008 and 2013?

  Written by Marc  

Notice issued of SARS eFiling IT34 for 2008 and 2013

I receive a ten digit number from SARS, how do I know if its my tax number?

  Written by Marc  

I went for an interview last week and the recruitment officer told us that as an employee you will need a tax number, but she then said she might apply on behalf of some of us and we might receive an SMS. Yesterday I received an SMS saying I have been registered and they send me a ten-digit number and said it's a tax reference number, how do I know if the number really is my tax number?

How do I know that I owe sars or they owe me?

  Written by Evan  

Q: How do I know if I owe SARS or not

What does a negative tax refund amount mean?

  Written by Marc  

Q: What does a negative tax refund amount means

How do I enter PAYE reference number

  Written by Marc  

I was just asked me for my PAYE reference number how does it differ from my tax reference number

How do I reset both username and password on eFiling?

  Written by Marc  

Q: How do I reset my login name and password on eFiling.

I typed three times and now I'm blocked.

I want to know how to print my tax certificate?

  Written by Marc  

I just want to know if it possible for you to e-mail me the tax certificate.

I have a tax number, but how do I verify it?

  Written by Marc  

I want to find out whether it's registered in tax office.

Is there a way I can register for PAYE on Sars Efiling?

  Written by Evan  

Q: How to Register for PAYE on eFiling

I can't get into my SARS e-filing. Rejecting my user name and doesn't know my e-mail address.

  Written by Marc  

Q: I can't get into my SARS eFiling.

I do have a new email address but I tried my old e-mail address and that didn't work either.

Can I get a copy of my IRP5 form online?

  Written by Evan  

Where else besides from my employer can I obtain an IRP5 form? I no longer have the one I received.

Where to find proof of income tax reference number?

  Written by Nicci  

I need documented proof of income tax reference number - not IRP 5 or salary slip. Where do I get this? I need this for retirement papers.

How do I see if SARS owes me money?

  Written by Marc  

How do I see if SARS owes me money?

What is a tax residence?

  Written by Neo  

What is a residence tax number for South African citizen? I would like to get some more clarification on this because I am not certain whether I am a tax resident in South Africa or whether I am not such.

I forgot my tax number. would you help me find it without consulting a branch?

  Written by Marc  

Q: I forgot my tax number, would you help me find it without consulting a branch

How to get my tax number via email

  Written by Alicia  

How can I get my tax number via email rather than going to SARS?

Notice issued on SARS eFiling, explain please

  Written by Marc  

Q: "Notice Issued on SARS eFiling. IT34 Notice for 2015/1". I submitted my tax returns yesterday and received this SMS afterwards, what does it mean?

Can I get help I forgot my password and username for SARS eFiling

  Written by Evan  

I lost my SARS eFiling username and password I need help. I already registered at SARS.

PAYE calculation?

  Written by Alicia  

I received a total salary of R183477. 00 as from 01/07/2021 up to 29/02/2022. I would like to know how much PAYE was I supposed to pay. Take note I was working only for 8 months

UIF contribution - how to work it out?

  Written by Marc  

What is UIF, how do you calculate UIF contribution, i.e. how much should an employee contribute for UIF...e.g., If an employee earns R15 000 how much will be his/her UIF contribution per month & how is it calculated ?? 

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is a policy implemented by SARS (www.sars.gov.za). It is responsible for collecting and distributing funds to unemployed workers across the country to assist with lightening the economi...



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Difference between income tax number and PAYE reference number?

  Written by Marc  

Q: What is the difference between Income Tax number and PAYE Reference number?

Change of personal details for my SARS profile

  Written by Evan  

Q: Can I update my personal profile details with SARS online or do I have to go straight to the branch?

Difference between Vat and Tax numbers

  Written by Neo  

Q: What is the difference between a VAT registration number and a tax reference number. When do I use which one? Are they not the same thing?

I have lost my SARS eFiling password and username.

  Written by Marc  

Please can you help me by giving me my password and user number, because I lost it and I am already registered with SARS.

I forgot my tax number, how do I get it urgently

  Written by Marc  

Q: I forgot my tax number; how do I get it urgently?

A: You can usually find your tax number on you IRP5 or payslip from your employer. If your tax number is not on those documents or if you are self-employed you can also phone SARS on 0800 00 7277 to check or you can request it online by following these steps: 

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