SARS refund on hold - do not have the historic tax returns

By Nicci Courtney-Clarke · Updated

Karen

Karen said:
4 August 2025 at 7:00

I don't have copies of my outstanding tax returns for previous years, SARS has put my refund on hold
TaxTim Nicci

TaxTim Nicci said:
7 August 2025 at 13:17

It looks like you need to file 2014 and 2017. Please see our blog on What to do if you don't receive an IRP5
Karen

Karen said:
7 August 2025 at 14:13

Thank you - should I upload via SARS website or TAX Tim?
TaxTim Nicci

TaxTim Nicci said:
11 August 2025 at 21:31

Were you working in 2014 and 2017 and do you have the relevant IRP5s if you were?

If yes, then please start a tax return for these years on TaxTim and follow the onscreen prompts to complete and submit them.

Karen

Karen said:
18 August 2025 at 18:45

Good day ,

I submitted my affidavit via the SARS upload portal however I keep getting the letter stating my refund onhold due outstanding tax returns . the company I worked for 2014 to January 2017 closed down.
TaxTim Nicci

TaxTim Nicci said:
22 August 2025 at 11:45

We suggest you make a SARS Appointment to resolve those tax years.