SARS Mobile eFiling

SARS Mobile eFiling

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SARS Mobile eFiling: Securely Manage Your South African Taxes from Anywhere

The essential tool for the modern expat. Submit your ITR12 return, upload supporting documents, and track your assessment status in real-time—all from the palm of your hand.

Publisher

South African Revenue Service

Category

Finance

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

2.2/5

Total Ratings

1000

Locales

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A Glimpse Inside

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

SARS Mobile eFiling app home screen displaying a menu of tax services including return filing and document submission

SARS Mobile eFiling app home screen displaying a menu of tax services including return filing and document submission

SARS Mobile eFiling app home screen showing icons for tax return filing and account management

SARS Mobile eFiling app home screen showing icons for tax return filing and account management

Dashboard of the SARS Mobile eFiling app showing menu icons for filing returns and managing tax services

Dashboard of the SARS Mobile eFiling app showing menu icons for filing returns and managing tax services

Home screen of the SARS Mobile eFiling app featuring a dashboard with tax services like filing returns and requesting tax numbers

Home screen of the SARS Mobile eFiling app featuring a dashboard with tax services like filing returns and requesting tax numbers

The home screen of the SARS Mobile eFiling app showing a grid of menu icons for various South African tax services including filing returns and viewing statements

The home screen of the SARS Mobile eFiling app showing a grid of menu icons for various South African tax services including filing returns and viewing statements

Dashboard of SARS Mobile eFiling app with icons for tax returns and account services

Dashboard of SARS Mobile eFiling app with icons for tax returns and account services

Global Compliance, Simplified

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Effortless Cross-Border Filing

Submit your annual ITR12 income tax returns and receive assessments instantly, eliminating the need for international calls or physical branch visits.

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Secure Digital Documentation

Avoid the delays of international mail. Capture and upload supporting documents directly from your device to satisfy audit requirements in seconds.

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Instant Financial Transparency

Use the built-in tax calculator to estimate your assessment and view your full Statement of Account to stay on top of your South African assets.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 1M+ people who love this app.

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"Managing my South African tax obligations from New York used to be a logistics nightmare. This app changed everything—I can upload supporting documents instantly and track my return status without worrying about international mail or time zones."

Sipho Mabuso
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"The built-in tax calculator is a lifesaver for expats. It gives me an immediate assessment outcome for my property back home, and the secure login gives me peace of mind while managing my finances from Los Angeles."

Elena van der Merwe

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

21%
Negative

Summary

The app receives overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to severe functional and login issues. Many users report persistent problems with OTP delivery delays, frequent app crashes, and an inability to log in, with several reviews specifically citing these problems as a result of recent updates. While a few older reviews lauded the app's user-friendliness and ease of tax filing, current feedback highlights poor usability, a lack of essential features like payment processing and support, and frustrating technical glitches, rendering the app largely unusable for its intended purpose.

Common Themes

Login Difficulties(16)
App Performance and Stability(12)
Missing/Broken Functionality(11)
User Experience/Interface(6)
Ease of Tax Filing(6)
Impact of Updates(4)
General User-Friendliness(3)

About the app

Everything you need to know about SARS Mobile eFiling.

Description

Please note that the App is available for IOS version 10 to the latest. The SARS eFiling App is an innovation from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) that will appeal to the new generation of mobile taxpayers. c, tablets or iPads and receive their assessment. The SARS eFiling App brings simple convenient, easy and secure eFiling to the palm of your hand, anytime, anywhere. You can use the SARS eFiling App to:  •Register as an eFiler •Retrieve your username and/or password •View, complete and submit your annual Income Tax Return (ITR12)  •Use the tax calculator to get an indication of your assessment outcome  •View the status of your return once submitted  •Upload supporting documents •View a summary of your Notice of Assessment (ITA34)  •Request and view your Statement of Account (ITSA) •Request Notice of Registration •View Correspondence

Latest Version

2.0.92(120)

Size

380.0 MB

First Released

Sep 27, 2012

Stay Tax Compliant From Across the Globe

Skip the long-distance calls and paper mail. Securely manage your South African taxes, upload documents, and track your assessment status instantly from your mobile device.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about SARS Mobile eFiling

What is the SARS Mobile eFiling app?

The SARS Mobile eFiling app is an innovation from the South African Revenue Service (SARS). It provides simple, convenient, easy, and secure eFiling services to taxpayers on mobile devices.

What tax returns can I file using the SARS Mobile eFiling app?

Users can view, complete, and submit their annual Income Tax Return (ITR12) using the SARS Mobile eFiling app. The app also supports filing ITR2 returns.

Can I register as an eFiler through the SARS Mobile eFiling app?

Yes, the SARS Mobile eFiling app allows users to register as an eFiler directly through the application. This is a core feature for new users.

How do I retrieve my username or password on the SARS Mobile eFiling app?

The SARS Mobile eFiling app provides features to retrieve your username and/or password directly within the application for convenience and security.

Which iOS versions does the SARS Mobile eFiling app support?

The SARS Mobile eFiling app is available for iOS version 10 to the latest. Users must ensure their device meets this minimum requirement for full functionality.

Can I upload supporting documents using the SARS Mobile eFiling app?

Yes, the SARS Mobile eFiling app allows users to upload supporting documents directly from their mobile devices. This streamlines the tax submission process.

How do I get assistance or tutorials for using the SARS Mobile eFiling app?

To get help with your tax, tap the e-Learning icon in the SARS MobiApp. This action accesses tutorials and guidelines, providing comprehensive support.

How can I request my tax number using the SARS Mobile eFiling app?

Users request their tax number by tapping the "Request Tax Number" or "Notice of Registration" icons in the SARS Mobile eFiling app. This also provides an IT150.

Does the SARS Mobile eFiling app provide a tax calculator?

Yes, the SARS Mobile eFiling app includes a tax calculator. Users utilize this feature to get an indication of their assessment outcome quickly.

Can I view my Notice of Assessment (ITA34) summary in the SARS Mobile eFiling app?

Yes, the SARS Mobile eFiling app enables users to view a summary of their Notice of Assessment (ITA34). This provides quick and easy access to assessment details.