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ITA34

Quick Answer

What is ITA34?

The ITA34 is the SARS notice of assessment issued after you file a return – the official calculation of what you owe or are owed.

ITA34 explained

It shows SARS’s computation against yours, including penalties and interest. Disagreements are handled by objection within the prescribed period.

Who it applies to: Every taxpayer after assessment.

Cost: Free.

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Official source: SARS (South African Revenue Service)

Always verify this information with official South African government sources. Rules, fees and thresholds change. Check SARS, CIPC, the Department of Employment and Labour or gov.za before you act.

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Last reviewed: September 2026 by the BizAnswers editorial team. How we write and check our guides.