Sky Tax IT3-D
Prepare, validate and submit IT3(d) Section 18A donation returns to SARS in bulk — with donor data, receipts and full audit trail in a single workflow.
IT3-D reporting, without the spreadsheet pain
In these challenging times, charitable organisations play an indispensable role in our society, and supporting their efforts is more crucial than ever.
Sky PBO is being offered completely free of charge to Sky Users as part of our commitment to giving back to the community. This tool is specifically tailored to help PBOs manage and streamline the data submission process required by SARS, including the preparation and generation of the S18A certificates for donors. With Sky PBO, your organisation can efficiently prepare and upload necessary data, ensuring that donors receive the appropriate deductions and enabling SARS to pre-populate tax returns effectively.
- Bulk preparation of IT3(d) Section 18A donation returns
- Donor register with receipt numbers and donation amounts
- SARS e-filing submission with status tracking
- Validation against SARS BRS specifications
- Audit trail of every submission and correction
- Direct integration with Sky Tax and Sky Sec data
From donor receipts to SARS submission
- Step 01
Import donor & receipt data
Bring in donor details and Section 18A receipts from your systems or via CSV — no rekeying.
- Step 02
Capture donation amounts
Record cash and in-kind donations per donor with receipt references and built-in validation.
- Step 03
Validate against SARS BRS
Every return is checked against the latest SARS Business Requirements Specification before submission.
- Step 04
Submit and reconcile
Bulk submit to SARS e-filing, monitor responses, and store IT3(d) confirmations against each PBO.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs to submit IT3(d) returns?
- Every Section 18A-approved Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) that issued tax-deductible donation receipts during the tax year is required by SARS to submit an IT3(d) return for each donor.
- Does Sky Tax IT3-D work standalone?
- Yes. It can be run on its own or alongside Sky Tax and Sky Sec — donor data flows automatically when used together.
- How are submissions made to SARS?
- Returns are validated against the SARS BRS, packaged in the required format, and submitted via SARS e-filing with full status tracking.
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