How do I find my employee tax number?
Christopher Davis
Updated on March 25, 2026
If you have forgotten your tax number you can request it from SARS in various ways:
- Send us a query.
- You can get it on eFiling if you are registered as an eFiler.
- You can also request your notice of registration via the MobiApp if you are a registered eFiler.
How do I find out what my tax number is?
Simple answers to finding your tax number:
- On your payslip.
- On your IRP5.
- On previous tax returns.
- Letters from SARS.
- Check certificates – medical, retirement annuity, or pension certificates.
- call SARS toll free number: 0800 007 277.
- Visit your nearest SARS office.
How do I find my employer tax registration number Ireland?
Employer’s Registration Number: Your Registration Number can be found on the top left corner of your Tax Clearance Certificate. It will contain either 8 or 9 characters, which may include letters and numbers.
How do I find my tax code online?
Use the check your Income Tax online service within your Personal Tax Account to find your tax code for the current year. You can also view your tax code for: a previous tax year. the next tax year.
Can I register for a SARS tax number online?
Registering for tax via eFiling When you register for SARS eFiling for the first time and you do not yet have a personal income tax number, SARS will automatically register you and issue a tax reference number. See the easy steps to register for eFiling and register for Personal Income Tax automatically.
How do I get my tax number if I forgot it?
If you have forgotten your tax number you can request it from SARS in various ways:
- Send them a query.
- You can get it on eFiling if you are registered as an eFiler.
- You can also request your notice of registration via the MobiApp if you are a registered eFiler.
How do I find my employer reference number?
How do I find my employer reference number? You’ll find it in the welcome pack you received when you first registered as an employer with HMRC. Plus, you’ll find it on some of your correspondence from them and you should also find it on payslips, P45s, P60s, or P11Ds issued to past or present employees.
Can I view my PAYE coding notice online?
Even if you do not get a P2, you should be able to view your PAYE tax code in your Personal Tax Account or if you fill in a tax return each year and are registered for Self Assessment online, you should be able to view your PAYE coding notices online.
How can I retrieve my tax file number?
I have lost my tax file number.how can I retrieve it? You can find your tax file number through: If you can’t locate your TFN in these places, you’ll need to give us a call and answer some identity questions to access your account. Hope this helps, JodieH.
What to do if you have forgotten your tax number?
I NEED MY TAX NUMBER. f you have forgotten your tax number you can request it from SARS in various ways: You can get it on eFiling if you are registered as an eFiler. All you need to do is log on and check your number.
Where can I Find my tax reference number?
It’s a 10-digit number. It might just be called ‘tax reference’. This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg). Your UTR is on previous tax returns and other documents from HMRC, for example: You can also find your UTR in your HMRC online account. Call the Self Assessment helpline to request your UTR if you cannot find any documents from HMRC.
Can I get a tax number online without going to SARS?
Can I get a Tax Number online without going to a SARS office? Yes you can. Simply register on eFiling and if you do not yet have a personal income tax number, SARS will automatically register you and issue a tax reference number. You are required to have a valid South African ID.