Exciting News: SARS Introduces Convenient New Services for Taxpayers!

By admin | 26 Apr 2023

We have some fantastic news to share with you!

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has been hard at work modernizing their operations to make tax compliance simpler and more accessible for all South African taxpayers.

Under Commissioner Edward Kieswetter's guidance, SARS has introduced Vision 2024, a comprehensive plan with nine strategic objectives to transform the organization into a more efficient, contemporary, and effective compliance authority.

As a significant step towards achieving this vision, SARS has launched user-friendly USSD services for taxpayers. If you're wondering what USSD is, it stands for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, a communication system used by mobile network operators to offer various services to their customers. You might already be familiar with USSD services when topping up airtime or data on your mobile phone.

Accessing SARS' new services is a breeze! Just type *1347277# on your phone to get started. The best part? These services are absolutely free and available on both feature phones and smartphones, even without internet connectivity.

Here's a quick overview of the tax-related services you can now access through USSD:

1. What's my Tax number? - Verify your Personal Income Tax registration and view your tax number on your mobile device.
2. Account balance - Check the balance of your tax account, including Personal Income Tax and Administrative penalties.
3. Do I need to file a tax return? - Confirm whether you're registered for Personal Income Tax and need to submit an Income Tax return.
4. eBooking - Schedule a telephonic appointment with a SARS Service Agent to address any tax-related queries you may have.

SARS' commitment to modernization is designed to make non-compliance more challenging and costly, while also simplifying the compliance process for taxpayers like you. The launch of USSD services is just the beginning, and we can expect more exciting innovations from SARS in the future as they continue to enhance their services.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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