How do you track your tax return ONLINE?

The 2023 tax season started on 7 July 2023, and you must not forget that the deadline to file a tax return is October 23 2023 for individual taxpayers. But if you’ve already submitted, is there any way to track your tax return online?

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Thankfully there is. As part of its new tech-focused initiative, SARS now allows you to track your tax return online through its Online Query System. The portal is called My Tax Status Dashboard and here’s how you access it.

TRACK YOUR TAX RETURN ONLINE

Taxpayers, registered representatives and practitioners can track their tax return online in three keys determinations:

• Successful submission.
• Verification/audit.
• Refund processing.

The My Tax Status Dashboard through SARS aims to keep taxpayers informed so there is no need to phone the SARS Contact Centre or visit a SARS Branch office.

SO WHAT DO YOU DO?

All you have to do is click on this link HERE.

• Select whether you’re an individual, tax practitioner, or registered representative.
• Enter your ID, personal details and income tax number.
• Verify your details with a one-time pin (OTP).
• Then track the status of your tax return.

TAX SEASON 2023

For those of you who have not submitted your income tax returns yet for 2023, SARS insists that you first check if you have been selected for a SARS auto assessment before going through the eFiling process.

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Similarly, SARS also says help is at hand for embattled taxpayers this season. There is a scheme called the Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP). At the link below we’ve listed everything you need to qualify for SARS VDP tax relief in 2023.

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In a bid to make the 2023 tax season the smoothest ever, the revenue service has deployed mobile tax units across the country to assist taxpayers to submit their returns. Click on the link below to find the nearest mobile tax unit to you and its schedule. These are updated every month.

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For any queries about your tax return, send us an email at info@thesouthafrican.com, or you can send us a WhatsApp on +27 60 011 0211.

Don’t forget that you have until October 23 2023 to file a tax return.

This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, tax or legal advice. For further details consult the SARS website or get in touch with a tax specialist.