SARS E-Filing 2020/21

Did shared access take effect immediately?
And can you now actually submit your return on efiling, or just view it?
No, you have to log out and back in again.
I haven't tried submitting a return. There was an auto assessment notice, but I haven't actioned it, as I'm claiming for some additional things this year.
 
No, you have to log out and back in again.
I haven't tried submitting a return. There was an auto assessment notice, but I haven't actioned it, as I'm claiming for some additional things this year.
Thank you so much for this... Was able to do my return now.
Damn, made my day!
 
TaxTim can go suck a long one... They add no value if you just have the basic annuities, medical, etc...
These days everything is prepopulated by the banks and major finance places.
 
I changed my details online last year, I didnt go in and it was successful.
You have to go to a SARS office to change your banking details. I'd recommend you do it soon to avoid the long queues after 1 July.
 
how do you claim for WFH as I need to add this?
Mmm...who all is claiming for WFH last year? Do you think they'll ask for proof of what the office looked like?
Mine was our front entrance hall with a desk, printer nearby, monitors and laptop along with desk chair. My wife's was in the room behind that.
What all would you ethically claim?
 
Thought I'd just share my Taxtim experience as well. In hindsight, I should have checked this thread beforehand as it seems I wasted my money. I figured "tax is hella complicated this year with all my investments, would rather use Taxtim to make the process smooth".

That was a week ago, and I am still stuck on "awaiting transfer request". No SARS OTP comes my way. I am dead in the water.

Followed up this morning. Will see what happens.

But yeah, so far the experience doesn't justify the cost. If things don't get any better, this will be the last time I make that mistake.
 
Quick question, i filed and was selected for verification. They owed me about 20k. They just sent a revision now in that i owe them 2k. But if i look on my SOA they still owe me 18k. I am very confused does the revision just subtract from the original or do i actually owe them money now?
 
Quick question, i filed and was selected for verification. They owed me about 20k. They just sent a revision now in that i owe them 2k. But if i look on my SOA they still owe me 18k. I am very confused does the revision just subtract from the original or do i actually owe them money now?
That's correct Mr Ramaphosa :)
SARS owe you R18k.
 
No idea, which is why I asked that question. I haven't started the claim process yet, so might do so tonight.
how do you claim for WFH as I need to add this?

Use this calculator at your own risk (Be prepared to prove anything ). Then fill in the number in Home office expenses under Other Deductions / Exemptions on efilling . Please don't forget me, once you receive all the money SARS owe you.

 
Use this calculator at your own risk (Be prepared to prove anything ). Then fill in the number in Home office expenses under Other Deductions / Exemptions on efilling . Please don't forget me, once you receive all the money SARS owe you.

Or if he owes SARS, he can call on you...right? :)
 
Mmm...who all is claiming for WFH last year? Do you think they'll ask for proof of what the office looked like?
Mine was our front entrance hall with a desk, printer nearby, monitors and laptop along with desk chair. My wife's was in the room behind that.
What all would you ethically claim?

They may ask for pictures, that's why I'm not claiming for an office itself. I don't have a dedicated room.

I'm claiming for my internet access from April 2020 and a webcam.
 
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Submitted my docs for verification a week ago. Still waiting for it to be finalized. Hopefully not another two weeks....
 
Submitted my docs for verification a week ago. Still waiting for it to be finalized. Hopefully not another two weeks....
Same here, SARS status has however changed this morning to "Return - Assessed" hoping for a completion letter soon...
 
Submitted my docs for verification a week ago. Still waiting for it to be finalized. Hopefully not another two weeks....
So you mean to say I am not the only one? :unsure::crying::ROFL:

Same here, SARS status has however changed this morning to "Return - Assessed" hoping for a completion letter soon...
I assumed my status update was because I clicked on SoA in the app last night?

Now it says SARS Status: Return - Assessed
eFiling Status: Correction Filed
Statement of Account Balance: A klomp money that makes me salivate.

SoA confirms selected for audit/verification, no refund dates there and no correction acceptance/refusal insight.
 
Submitted my docs for verification a week ago. Still waiting for it to be finalized. Hopefully not another two weeks....
I was selected for verification/audit. Uploaded my docs from PC. No response for more than a week. Went onto the the mobile App. Before you log in there is a tab which says 'correspondence ' I went and uploaded my documents on there. They sent verification done letter within a few hours and refund due tomorrow. Perhaps,give it a try.
 

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