SARS Account Statements

Request SARS Statement of Account

Obtain an official SARS Statement of Account (EMSA) for Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, or Corporate tax balances online.

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Obtain Your SARS Statement of Account Online

Request real-time official tax balance statements directly from SARS without visiting a branch.

Statement Request Guide

How to Request a SARS Statement of Account

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Access the SARS Online Query System

Go to tools.sars.gov.za/soqs or access via eFiling.
02

Select 'Statement of Account Request'

Choose the tax type required: Income Tax (IT), Value Added Tax (VAT), PAYE, or Provisional Tax.
03

Specify Statement Period

Select the date range (e.g. six months, six years, or custom financial year-end range).
04

Authenticate Identity

Provide tax reference number and verify using OTP sent to registered mobile/email.
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Download PDF Statement

Receive your official SARS Statement of Account showing transactions, payments, interest, and net balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What details appear on a SARS Statement of Account?

It lists all assessed tax debts, payments processed, interest accrued, administrative penalties, and net refund or debit balances.

Why does my statement show an unallocated payment?

If an incorrect Payment Reference Number (PRN) was used during EFT payment, SARS places funds into an suspense account until a payment reallocation query is filed.

Can My Accountant audit my SARS statement of account?

Yes! We reconcile SARS statements of account against bank statements and filed returns to resolve discrepancies, interest errors, and penalty charges.
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