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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Contact SARS via telephone for tax queries
You can call the SARS Contact Centre during normal working hours to speak with a SARS service consultant who will assist you with your tax query.
You can contact SARS by calling the SARS Contact Centre. A SARS service consultant will assist you with your tax query. This service is only available during normal working hours.
Reference
https://www.sars.gov.za/guide-to-sars-mobile-tax-services/
Use of SMS for selected SARS tax services
Taxpayers using standard mobile phones can send specific text messages to SARS to access selected services. SARS will respond via SMS with the requested information or next steps.
To use the SMS channel, you send a specific text message to SARS for selected services. SARS will respond by SMS with the requested information or next steps.
Use of USSD for selected SARS tax services
Taxpayers using standard mobile phones can dial a SARS USSD code to access a menu of available services. After selecting an option and completing verification, the result will be displayed on the device.
To use the USSD channel, dial the SARS USSD code on your mobile phone. A menu of available services will appear on your screen. After you select an option and complete the required verification, the result will be displayed on your device.
Interaction with SARS via WhatsApp for general tax enquiries and selected Personal Income Tax (PIT) services
You can use WhatsApp to interact remotely with SARS for general tax enquiries and selected Personal Income Tax services.
You can also use WhatsApp to interact with SARS remotely for general tax enquiries and selected Personal Income Tax (PIT) services.
