Tax assessments
Contact SARS or their tax practitioner
Some steps differ by region inside the country.
Where
SARS, or their tax practitioner or accountant.
How
Look for a tax number on any IRP5, ITA34 assessment, or SARS correspondence in their filing or email.
Phone their accountant or tax practitioner if their name appears in bank payments or email.
Register the executor as representative taxpayer on eFiling to see the full tax history.
Request a statement of account to see whether anything is owed or refundable.
What to bring
The executor's letter
A certified copy of the death certificate
Their tax number
Sources
This is practical information, not legal, medical, or financial advice.