Starting February 2026, SARS will require Income Tax Numbers for all employees included in payroll reconciliations. Any submissions made without these numbers will not be accepted and may result in penalties.

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As the May EasyFile season is already a high-pressure period, this additional requirement could significantly increase stress and administrative burden. We therefore strongly recommend that you begin gathering and capturing all employee tax numbers on your payroll as soon as possible. Acting now will save time, reduce risk, and help avoid unnecessary complications later.

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If you need to obtain tax numbers for your employees, please visit the SARS website using the link below and follow the prompts:
https://www.sars.gov.za/individuals/i-need-help-with-my-tax/i-need-my-tax-number/

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Should you require any assistance, please contact our offices promptly to request a quote to outsource this process. We are happy to support you in ensuring compliance ahead of the deadline.