TaxTim is a user-friendly online service that assists South African taxpayers in filing their income tax returns. It uses simple questions and plain language to guide users through the process of completing their tax returns accurately and efficiently. TaxTim is fully integrated with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) eFiling system, allowing for direct submission of completed returns. The service caters to individuals with various tax situations, from basic salaries to more complex scenarios involving multiple income sources and investments.

TaxTim SA is an online tax assistant that helps South African taxpayers complete and submit their income tax returns easily and correctly. It uses a conversational interface to ask simple questions, automatically fills out tax forms, checks for deductions to maximize refunds, and submits returns directly to SARS. TaxTim offers different packages to suit various tax situations, from basic to complex returns. Conversational Interface: Uses a chat-like interface to ask simple questions about income and expenses in plain language, making the tax filing process easy to understand. Automatic Form Completion: Instantly converts user answers into a fully completed, submission-ready tax return form. SARS Integration: Directly integrated with SARS for importing IRP5 data and one-click electronic submission of completed returns. Deduction Optimization: Checks for all available tax deductions to help users maximize their potential refund. Expert Support: Provides access to registered tax practitioners for help with more complex tax questions.

Basic Salary Earners: Individuals with only a basic salary can use the Lite package for a quick and simple tax return. Investment Income Reporters: Those with salary, medical aid, retirement funds, investments and capital gains can use the Smart package. Self-Employed Individuals: Freelancers, independent contractors and sole proprietors can use the Ultra package for more complex returns. Rental Property Owners: Individuals earning rental income can report it accurately using the Ultra package. Foreign Income Earners: South African residents with foreign income sources can correctly report using the Ultra package.

Makes tax filing quick and easy for users of all experience levels Integrated with SARS for seamless data import and submission Offers different packages to suit various tax situations Provides access to tax experts for complex queries

Requires payment for each tax submission, which may be costly for frequent filers Does not handle certain specialized tax situations like farming

Register for a TaxTim account: Go to the TaxTim website and create an account by providing some basic information about your tax situation. TaxTim will recommend the appropriate package based on your needs. Chat with TaxTim online: Answer TaxTim's simple questions about your income, expenses, and other tax-related information. The chatbot interface guides you through the process step-by-step. Authorize TaxTim to access your SARS eFiling profile: Follow the instructions to connect TaxTim to your SARS eFiling account. This allows TaxTim to import your IRP5 data and file your return directly with SARS. Review your completed tax return: TaxTim will use your answers to instantly complete your tax return form. Review the information to ensure everything is correct. Pay for the service: Choose to pay via credit card on the TaxTim website or use the EFT option if you prefer. Submit your tax return: Once payment is complete, TaxTim will submit your completed tax return directly to SARS on your behalf. Store supporting documents: Use TaxTim's free online document storage to keep your tax-related documents secure and organized.