Filing Season 2022 for Individuals

Taxpayers, your turn to file your tax return starting on 1 July this year. The good news is that a significant number of individual taxpayers will be auto-assessed again this year, and this process will start in July.  No need to call SARS, they will send you an SMS if you are selected to be auto-assessed.  However, they have made it much easier this year – if you agree with your auto-assessment then there is no need to “accept” the assessment.  Should we not get your assessment right, you can still let them know by filing a tax return with the additional information.  If you want to edit your return, you can file your return on eFiling or the SARS MobiApp.

Income tax return filing dates

• 1 July to 24 October 2022
  • • Taxpayers who file online
    • Taxpayers who cannot file online can do so at a SARS branch by appointment only.
• 1 July to 23 January 2023
  • • Provisional taxpayers including Trusts may file via eFiling or SARS MobiApp.

What to prepare before filing starts

Now is a good time to get your tax matters ready to ensure a smooth filing experience! Make sure that you have received your IRP5/IT3(a)s and other tax certificates like medical certificate, retirement annuity fund certificate and any other 3rd party data that are relevant in determining your tax obligations. Reset your eFiling username and password if you have forgotten them. Update your personal information such as banking details, address and contact details online on eFiling or the SARS MobiApp.

Source: sars.gov.za