Deadline looms for individual taxpayers filing returns at SARS branches

Individual taxpayers who wish to file their personal income tax return at a South African Revenue Service (SARS) branch have until Thursday this week to do so.

Those who plan to file their returns at a branch must first make an appointment to see a SARS branch consultant.

This is due to Covid-19 restrictions, which are still applicable.

Appointments cn be booked via the link https://tools.sars.gov.za/SARSeBooking, which is on the SARS website – www.sars.gov.za.

To assist those who file at branches, SARS has extended its branch operating hours until Thursday, October 22. On weekdays, SARS branches will open from 8am to 6pm.

You can also ask a SARS agent to assist by calling 0800 117 277.

Those who wish to file at a branch must bring along all the relevant supporting documents such as their ID or driving licence, proof of residence, bank statement not older than three months, proof of income /pay slips /IRP5 and tax certificates.

However, those who use eFiling  will have until November 16, 2020 to file their personal income tax return online.

Provisional taxpayers who file electronically via eFiling, have until January 29, 2021.