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How long does it take for my tax refund to be paid?

Posted 9 November 2012 under Tax Q&A

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How long does it take for my tax refund to be paid into my account when submitted through e filling?

This entry was posted in Tax Q&A and tagged Deductions, Audit / Verification, SARS & eFiling. Bookmark the permalink.

TaxTim says:
11 November 2012 at 22:48

If SARS don't request you to submit supporting documentation then the refund would be paid within 48hrs usually. If they request additional information then the process can be anywhere from 3 days to 9 months depending on the complications, but usually within 21 working days.

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