Tax reference numbers

Since 1 March 2011, all employees in South Africa must have a tax reference number, even if they don’t pay PAYE.

1. Click Edit then Employee Masterfile. 
2. Find the employee and open their profile.
3. Select the Tax tab then enter the tax reference number on the Tax Number field.
4. Click Save to complete the process.

  NOTE: You can still complete Year-End and generate IRP5/IT3a files without tax numbers. SARS issues penalties when employers submit files without tax numbers. If the employee doesn’t have a tax number, register them via e@syFile, eFiling, or at a SARS office. Contact SARS at 0800 00 7277.