How To Submit Tax Returns In South Africa

What are Tax Returns?

A tax return is the completion of documentation that calculates an entity or individual’s income earned and the amount of taxes to be paid to the government or government organizations or, potentially, back to the taxpayer. 

How To Submit Tax Returns In South Africa?

eFiling on your computer – simply register for eFiling at www.sarsefiling.co.za

The SARS MobiApp from which you can complete and submit your Income Tax Return (ITR12).

Filing electronically at a SARS branch where an agent will assist you – please remember to bring along all your supporting documentation.  Remember to make an appointment​ before you visit a branch.

Requesting a return to be posted to you and completing your return manually and submitting it at a SARS branch.

How much must I earn to submit a tax return in South Africa?

The South African Revenue Service together with the newly appointed SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter announced a new filing threshold in June 2019.

The threshold of individuals who are required to file tax returns was increased from R 350 000 to R 500 000.

Who qualifies for a tax return in South Africa?

The threshold of individuals who are required to file tax returns was increased from R 350 000 to R 500 000.