Tax guide
How to pay SARS
A return and a payment are different buttons. Pay against the right account and reference or the money sits unmatched while interest runs.
Use the assessment or IRP6
The ITA34 and the IRP6 show the amount and the payment reference. eFiling → Payments is the usual path. Banking apps that offer “SARS” still need the correct taxpayer number and reference.
Do not pay from a random EFT description
“EFT A SARS” on a statement can be a refund coming in, not a payment going out. Match the direction. A debit to SARS is tax already paid, not a business expense.
If you cannot pay in full
File anyway. Then ask SARS about a payment arrangement. Interest still accrues. Ignoring the return plus the debt is the expensive combination.
Disclaimer: This is general guidance based on the South African Income Tax Act and published SARS Interpretation Notes as at the 2026/2027 year of assessment (1 March 2026 – 28 February 2027). It is not professional tax advice. Deductibility depends on your facts. Confirm current figures on sars.gov.za before you file.
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Find the SARS payments and refunds in your bank statements
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