Independent status guide
How to check a SARS tax or return status
Use SARS eFiling and official SARS digital channels to check return, refund, verification and tax-compliance matters.
Start with the official service
Choose the relevant service in SARS eFiling or the SARS MobiApp. The correct dashboard depends on the tax matter.
Open official sourceResponsible authority: South African Revenue Service (SARS).
What your status may mean
Exact labels and rules differ by service. Use the message displayed by the official system as the authority.
Return received or being assessed
Check the return and correspondence areas in eFiling and respond only if SARS requests an action.
Verification or supporting documents requested
Read the request and due date in your SARS account, then submit documents through the official SARS channel specified.
Refund delayed or under review
Check for outstanding returns, verification requests, debt or banking-detail issues using official SARS services. Contact SARS if the portal does not explain the delay.
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Check the official portal for outstanding actions and any published timeframe. Keep your reference number privately.