SARS Enhanced Email Security for PDF Attachments

Written By Eszter Rapanos

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From 3 October 2025, SARS has implemented new security and identification measures for emails containing PDF attachments related to Personal Income Tax (PIT), including the Notice of Registration (IT150) and Statement of Account (SOA).

Key enhancements include:

  • PDF file names will now partially mask the Tax Reference Number for added privacy.

  • The taxpayer’s initials and surname will appear in the email body to aid identification.

  • SOA attachments will be password-protected for improved security.

These updates align with POPIA requirements and aim to strengthen data protection while helping taxpayer representatives and practitioners easily recognise official SARS correspondence.

Eszter Rapanos
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