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Guide to Manage Submission of IT3 Third Party Data

Tax Court of South Africa

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Source domain: sars.gov.za

Collected on 27 June 2026

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What this means

The document is a SARS guide describing how to manage the submission of IT3 third-party data to SARS. It explains the registration and activation process for the IT3 tax-type via eFiling, how administrators can be added to an organisation’s profile, and the enrolment steps for submitting IT3 data. It also outlines the legal basis for IT3 reporting and lists the IT3 tax-types to be submitted bi-annually.

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enrolment processOngoing

Enrolment of organisation and tax administrators for IT3 data submission

Organisations and their designated tax administrators can enrol on the eFiling platform to gain access and authority to submit IT3 third-party data. Enrolment ensures proper access and compliance.

Who it is for
organisations and tax administrators
How to act on it
Complete the enrolment process for both the organisation and its tax administrators on the eFiling platform
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Lastly the enrolment process is unpacked of the organization and the tax administrators for the submission of the IT3 third party data.
data submissionOngoing

Submission of IT3 third-party data to SARS

Organisations and third-party entities are required to submit specific IT3 tax types—such as income from investments, donations, trust income, and medical WTI—bi-annually to SARS through the eFiling system.

Who it is for
banks, co-operative banks, financial institutions, JSE-listed companies, and other third-party entities
How to act on it
Submit the relevant IT3 tax types via the eFiling platform after registration and enrolment
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Consequently, the submission of IT3 third-party data or certificates bi-annually follows a legislative requirement.

Key Takeaways

  • organization: SARS
  • subject: submission of IT3 third-party data
  • process: eFiling registration and activation for IT3
  • roles: registered representatives can add administrators
  • enrolment: for organisation and tax administrators
  • legislation references: Tax Administration Act sections 26, 18A; Income Tax Act 1962 section 30(10)
  • submission frequency: bi-annual
  • IT3 types: IT3(b), IT3(c), IT3(e), IT3(s), IT3(d), IT3(f) (two mentions of IT3(f))
  • purpose: to issue IT301 return during tax seasons
  • context: third-party data reporting to SARS