SARS Notice: Employee Tax Numbers Are Mandatory
SARS has issued an important notice regarding the upcoming Employer Filing Season.
rom the February 2026 employer filing season, Income Tax numbers will be strictly enforced as a mandatory requirement when submitting employer reconciliations. Submissions without valid Income Tax numbers will not be accepted, and non-compliance may result in administrative penalties.
We encourage all employers to review their employee records as soon as possible to ensure that Income Tax numbers are obtained and correctly captured in your payroll system. This will help avoid delays, rejected submissions, or penalties during the filing period.
Employers can apply for tax numbers on behalf of employees through the following channels:
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e@syFile, if you submit your own EMP501 reconciliations
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eFiling, where your profile includes the required functionality
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An MRBM Consultant can apply on behalf of the company at a fee of R150 (excl. VAT) per employee
Alternatively, individuals may also register for or retrieve their own tax numbers directly via the SARS website.
Need Help?
Contact your MRBM Consultant:
Get in touch: info@mrbm.co.za / 031 818 9030.
