SARS has revised the Third-Party Appointment process for employers. Payroll teams should update e@syFile, review AA88 notices promptly and strengthen controls around deductions and payments to SARS.
SARS has released e@syFile Employer version 8.0.2_418 with an updated EMP501 form. Employers and payroll administrators should confirm their software version and validate payroll data before submitting reconciliations.
SARS has published e@syFile™ Employer release notes for version 8.0.2_418. Employers should confirm that their payroll software is updated and complete their EMP501 reconciliation before 31 October 2026.