WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS YEAR

A Customised, pre-populated return Sections are now pre-populated with the fields you completed last year. Those whose tax affairs haven't changed in the past year, simply need to sign and send back to SARS.  Read more... No returns for those who earn less than R120 000 Remember if you earn less than R120 000, you don't have to submit a tax return. Read more... Taxpayers will have access to their eFiling profile with SARS?s new client-centric functionality Taxpayer centricity is a new functionality. It ensures that individuals have full control over and knowledge of their tax affairs, regardless of whether a tax practitioner submits tax returns on their behalf.  Read more... Cool new signature pads at SARS branches Taxpayers visiting SARS branches to capture their Income Tax Returns (ITR12s) with the help of SARS?s friendly staff, will no longer sign a printed copy of their return. Instead, they will sign on a signature pad that will save their signature electronically on the system.  Read more... New fields on the ITR12 Under Medical Deductions, persons who previously qualified as a ?handicapped person?, must have their disability re-confirmed in order to continue to claim the deduction. This will be facilitated through the completion of the Form ITR-DD - Confirmation of Diagnosis of Disability for an individual taxpayer. Read more... The IRP6 (Provisional Tax Return)  Because the majority of provisional taxpayers make their submissions electronically, SARS will no longer send out IRP6 returns to provisional taxpayers. The pre-populated provisional tax forms can be requested, captured and submitted via various channels:  -  Log on to SARS eFiling or register for eFiling  -  Visit your local SARS branch -  Call the SARS Contact Centre on 0800 00 SARS (7277). Introduction of new Adobe Flash forms to eFiling The enhancements are set to deliver a more pleasant and productive eFiling experience for all. While the new forms introduced this tax season can be accessed using version 9 and up of Adobe Flash Player, eFilers are advised to download Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for increased security and better viewing.   Read more... The Notice of Assessment (now the ITA34) A Statement of Account will be sent to taxpayers along with their ITA34. and more information on what you need to know this year...