SARS-EFILING-DETAIL

SARS South African e-services portal.

Definition

SARS eFiling features: Returns submission (VAT201 monthly, EMP201 PAYE monthly, EMP501 PAYE bi-annual reconciliation, ITR12 individual annual, ITR14 corporate annual, IRP6 provisional), Statements of Account, Payments (EFT, debit order, bank guarantee), Refund tracking, Tax Compliance Status (TCS PIN). Authentication: eFiling username + password + OTP (SMS). Third-party integration: SARS eFiling API for tax practitioner software (PaySpace, SimplePay, Sage Payroll). VAT standard rate 15% (since April 2018). Real-time submission processing.

Origin

SARS eFiling launched 2001 ; obligatory for businesses (~50+ employees) 2007 ; tax practitioners mandatory migration 2010 ; eFiling 2.0 new platform launched 2017 ; modernisation SARS Modernisation Programme 2020-2024.

Example in context

Shoprite Holdings (SA retailer) submits monthly VAT201 via SARS eFiling API integration with its SAP S/4HANA ERP ; automatic VAT collected 15% sales - VAT paid 15% purchases calculation ; submission before 25th of following month ; integrated EFT payment.

Related terms

• ZATCA — similar tax authority MOR.