SARS has published updated validation rules for 2027 employee tax certificates. Employers should review payroll data, certificate fields and reconciliation controls before the next submission cycle.
SARS has reminded employers that the 2026 Employer Interim Reconciliation Declaration deadline is 31 October. Businesses should submit, verify and resolve payroll discrepancies before the filing window closes.
SARS’s 2026 Employer Interim Reconciliation period runs until 31 October. Employers should now reconcile payroll data, employee tax numbers and PAYE, UIF and SDL amounts before submitting their EMP501.
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.