Selected SARS branches open on Saturdays to assist taxpayers

SARS will be extending its office hours at selected branches throughout the country to Saturdays between 8am and 1pm from September 30 until November 18.

The extended hours will prioritise queries specifically related to income tax returns.

The closest branch for Kemptonians to visit is the Edenvale branch on the corner of Hendrik Potgieter and Van Riebeeck streets.

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Taxpayers are reminded to bring along the necessary supporting documentation to avoid frustration, including the following:

Your banking particulars

Your IRP5/IT3(a) certificate(s)

Certificates [IT3(b)] that you received for any investment income

Details of medical expenses paid by you and not covered by your medical scheme

Medical aid certificate for details of medical aid contributions made that do not appear on your IRP5/IT3(a) certificate(s)

Completed confirmation of diagnosis of disability form (ITR-DD), if applicable

Information about your retirement annuity contributions

Details of business travel (if you received a travel allowance or want to claim against a fringe benefit for an employer provided vehicle)

Information about foreign tax credits withheld

Financial statements, if applicable eg business income

Any other relevant material relating to income you received or deductions you want to claim.

Taxpayers should note that other channels are available to meet their tax obligations, the quickest and simplest being eFiling.

Taxpayers can also contact the SARS contact centre before opting to visit a branch to resolve their tax queries.

To view all the selected branches, click here