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Collected on 25 June 2026
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Employer registration of employees’ Income Tax Reference Numbers via eFiling (up to 200 per batch)
Employers can register employees’ Income Tax Reference Numbers using eFiling in batches of up to 200 employees per batch.
The document's recorded date is 19 November 2025. Confirm on the official source.
eFiling – Up to 200 employees per batch
Reference
https://www.sars.gov.za/latest-news/mandatory-income-tax-numbers-for-2026-employer-filing-season/
Closing Date
19 November 2025
Employee registration via USSD (dial 134 7277#)
Employees can register via USSD by dialing 134 7277#.
The document's recorded date is 19 November 2025. Confirm on the official source.
USSD – Dial 134 7277#
Employee online self-registration of Income Tax Reference Numbers via SARS eFiling
Employees can register themselves online using SARS eFiling.
The document's recorded date is 19 November 2025. Confirm on the official source.
SARS eFiling – Online self-registration
Employee registration via WhatsApp (0800 11 7277)
Employees can register via WhatsApp by saving 0800 11 7277 and sending “Hi”.
The document's recorded date is 19 November 2025. Confirm on the official source.
WhatsApp – Save 0800 11 7277 and send “Hi”
Employee registration via SOQS (SARS Online Query System)
Employees can use SOQS (SARS Online Query System) to register.
The document's recorded date is 19 November 2025. Confirm on the official source.
SOQS – SARS Online Query System
Check or request Income Tax Reference Numbers via TRN Enquiry Services (via eFiling)
Employers can check or request employees’ Income Tax Numbers using TRN Enquiry Services via eFiling.
The document's recorded date is 19 November 2025. Confirm on the official source.
TRN Enquiry Services – Check or request Income Tax Numbers via eFiling
Submit PAYE reconciliations for the 2026 Employer Filing Season with valid Income Tax Reference Numbers
For the 2026 Employer Filing Season, employers must submit PAYE reconciliations that include valid Income Tax Reference Numbers for employees required to register under section 67 of the Income Tax Act; reconciliations without valid numbers will be rejected and non-compliance may result in administrative penalties.
The document's recorded date is 19 November 2025. Confirm on the official source.
From February 2026, employers will not be able to submit PAYE reconciliations without valid Income Tax Reference Numbers for employees who are required to register in terms of section 67 of the Income Tax Act.
Manual registration of Income Tax Reference Numbers at a SARS branch (appointment required)
Employers can do manual registration at a SARS branch, but an appointment is required.
The document's recorded date is 19 November 2025. Confirm on the official source.
Manual registration – At a SARS branch (appointment required)
Employer registration of employees’ Income Tax Reference Numbers via e@syFile™ Employer (ITREG or BundleReg)
Employers can register employees’ Income Tax Reference Numbers using e@syFile™ Employer, either through individual registration (ITREG) or bulk registration (BundleReg).
The document's recorded date is 19 November 2025. Confirm on the official source.
How employers can register employees: e@syFile™ Employer – Individual registration (ITREG) or bulk registration (BundleReg)
