SARS eFiling Portal: Login Links, Forms & Checklist

Official SARS login & service links

• SARS eFiling login

  secure.sarsefiling.co.za

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  Official login page for individual taxpayers and tax practitioners. Use this to file your ITR12, view assessments, request a Tax Compliance Status PIN and pay SARS.

• Register for eFiling (new users)

  secure.sarsefiling.co.za

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  First-time registration — choose 'For Myself'. You need your ID number, cell number and email. SARS verifies your identity with a selfie or branch visit.

• Forgot password

  secure.sarsefiling.co.za

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  Reset your eFiling password using your ID number and the OTP sent to your registered cell or email.

• Forgot username

  secure.sarsefiling.co.za

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  Recover your eFiling username if you have forgotten the email you registered with.

• SARS Online Query System (SOQS)

  tools.sars.gov.za

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  No login needed: request your tax number, submit documents, check your refund status or report a new estate case.

• Book a SARS branch appointment

  sars.gov.za

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  Walk-ins are turned away — book a virtual or in-branch slot before you travel.

• SARS MobiApp

  sars.gov.za

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  File, check your notice of registration and do the live selfie verification from your phone.

• How to register for eFiling (SARS guide)

  sars.gov.za

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  Official step-by-step guide from SARS for first-time eFilers, including the documents you need.

SARS forms and where to find them

Most SARS forms are not PDFs you download — they are generated inside your eFiling profile. Here is what each one is for and the exact menu path to find it.

• ITR12

  Income Tax Return (Individuals)

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  Purpose: Your annual personal income tax return. Largely pre-populated from your IRP5 and third-party data.

  Where to find it: Not a downloadable PDF — it is issued on your eFiling profile under Returns → Returns Issued → Personal Income Tax (ITR12).

• IT150

  Notice of Registration (tax number proof)

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  Purpose: Official proof of your tax number, often required by employers, banks and bursary offices.

  Where to find it: eFiling → SARS Registered Details → Notice of Registration, on the MobiApp, or via SOQS 'What's my tax number'.

• ITA34

  Notice of Assessment

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  Purpose: SARS's assessment result after you file — shows a refund, an amount due, or nil.

  Where to find it: eFiling → Returns → SARS Correspondence → Search Correspondence, immediately after submission.

• TCS PIN

  Tax Compliance Status PIN

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  Purpose: Replaced the old Tax Clearance Certificate — used for tenders, emigration and Good Standing.

  Where to find it: eFiling → Tax Status → Tax Compliance Status → Activate, then request a PIN per purpose.

• RAV01

  Registration, Amendments and Verification form

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  Purpose: Update your banking details, address, contact details or add a tax type.

  Where to find it: eFiling → SARS Registered Details → Maintain SARS Registered Details. Banking changes may trigger a verification request.

• NOO / NOA

  Notice of Objection / Notice of Appeal

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  Purpose: Dispute an assessment you believe is wrong. Objection must normally be lodged within 80 business days.

  Where to find it: eFiling → Returns → Disputes → New, select the assessment and lodge the NOO (then NOA if the objection fails).

• IRP5 / IT3(a)

  Employee tax certificate

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  Purpose: Shows your income and PAYE deducted for the tax year — the basis of your pre-populated return.

  Where to find it: Issued by your employer to SARS. It appears automatically on your ITR12; ask your payroll if data is missing.

Checklist: have this ready before you log in

Tick these off first — most failed eFiling sessions are caused by a missing OTP channel or an outdated proof of address.

• South African ID number (or passport and permit for non-citizens)
• Your SARS tax number, if you already have one

  Find it on any payslip, IRP5, IT150, ITA34 or previous return. If lost, use SOQS 'What's my tax number?' before you register.
• Cellphone and email address you control

  SARS sends a separate OTP to each — both must be reachable. Update outdated details on eFiling before filing.
• Clear copy or photo of your ID

  Both sides of a Smart ID card; needed for registration and some profile changes.
• Proof of residential address not older than 3 months

  Municipal account, bank statement, lease agreement, or a CRA01 affidavit if nothing is in your name.
• Bank account details in your own name

  Account number, branch code and bank name. SARS will not pay a refund into a third-party account.
• IRP5 / IT3(a) certificates for the tax year

  Usually pre-populated on eFiling, but keep them to check the income and PAYE figures.
• Medical aid tax certificate and out-of-pocket receipts

  For section 6A/6B medical tax credits.
• Retirement annuity or pension contribution certificate
• Travel logbook and IT3(b)/IT3(c) certificates

  Only if you claim travel or have interest/dividend income.
• SARS correspondence or case number

  If you are following up on a query, objection or verification request.
• A quiet 20 minutes and a stable internet connection

  eFiling sessions time out and drop unsaved work. Save each page before moving on.

Frequently asked questions