SARS eFiling Guide Estimated reading: 2 minutes 25 views Summary: Complete SARS eFiling guide for South African taxpayers. Learn registration, ITR12/ITR14/VAT201 filing, payment methods and integration with Taxfy. SARS eFiling Complete Guide – South Africa 2025/26 Master SARS eFiling with Taxfy’s comprehensive guide. From registration to submission, learn how to file your taxes online efficiently. What is SARS eFiling? SARS eFiling is the South African Revenue Service’s online platform for tax administration that allows you to: Submit tax returns electronically Make payments online View tax accounts and statements Correspond with SARS digitally Access tax certificates and documents Registration Requirements Individual Registration South African ID Number or Foreign Passport Valid Email Address (primary communication) Cell Phone Number (for SMS notifications) Banking Details (for refund payments) Business Registration Entity Registration Number: Company/CC/Trust number Tax Reference Numbers: Income tax, VAT, PAYE numbers Authorized Representatives: Directors, members, trustees Banking Details: Business bank account information Filing Individual Returns (ITR12) Mandatory Filing Gross Income > R500,000 per annum Taxable Capital Gains during the year Foreign Income: Any amount Provisional Tax: Required to pay ITR12 Key Sections Personal Information: Taxpayer details Employment Income: IRP5 data, salaries, allowances Investment Income: Interest, dividends, rental income Business Income: Sole proprietor, partnership income Deductions: Retirement, medical, travel expenses Tax Credits: Medical credits, foreign tax credits Business Tax Returns VAT Returns (VAT201) Monthly: > R30 million turnover Bi-Monthly: R1.5m – R30m turnover Deadline: 25th of month following period PAYE Returns (EMP201) Monthly Deadline: 7th of following month Late Penalty: R250 per month Interest: 20% per annum on outstanding amounts Payment Methods Electronic Options EFT: Electronic funds transfer (most popular) Credit Card: Visa, MasterCard accepted Debit Orders: Automated recurring payments Cash Payments: SARS branches and retail partners Taxfy Integration Export Process Complete Taxfy Calculation: Full tax computation Select Export Format: ITR12, ITR14, VAT201 XML Download File: Save to local device Import to eFiling: Upload to SARS platform Verify and Submit: Check accuracy and submit Ready to streamline your SARS eFiling process? Connect Taxfy to eFiling
