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Returning residents may re-import personal effects, sporting, and recreational equipment without paying duties or taxes, provided the goods are identifiable as those previously exported and can be proven to have been declared before export.
South African residents may register their valuable items with SARS before leaving the country using the Traveller Goods Declaration (TGD1) form, so they can be re-imported without paying duties upon return.
Travellers can submit a physical declaration form at ports of entry or exit to report goods they are bringing into or taking out of South Africa.
Travellers may declare goods electronically through SARS’s online platform, which simplifies the process and reduces waiting time at border crossings.
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.
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.
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.
You can use WhatsApp to interact remotely with SARS for general tax enquiries and selected Personal Income Tax services.
All travellers entering or leaving South Africa through any air, land, sea, or rail port of entry must submit an online declaration before travelling, starting from 1 July 2026. This is part of a whole-of-government effort to improve cross-border monitoring and risk management.
SARS has released updated guides covering various aspects of the ITR12 return, including Section 11G and Section 20A of the Income Tax Act, 1962, and the pre-population of returns based on residency. These guides support accurate and efficient tax filing.
Importers and customs declarants must complete and electronically submit the SAD 509 form along with their SAD 500 goods declaration. This form supports the customs value calculation, exchange rate conversion, and dutiable charge allocation for imported goods. It is required for most import declarations unless exempted under specific conditions such as re-warehousing or change of ownership in a customs warehouse.
You can submit a personal message of appreciation or reflection to honour Commissioner Edward Kieswetter's seven-year tenure as head of SARS. The message should be up to 400 characters and include your name.
