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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.
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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.
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Non-provisional taxpayers who still need to submit their 2026 income tax returns have until 23 October 2026. Businesses should help employees and owner-managers confirm their personal tax obligations, supporting documents and SARS profile details before the deadline.
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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.
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SARS’s Payment Advice Notice process gives businesses a practical way to reduce payment-allocation errors. A simple approval and reconciliation routine can help finance teams confirm that PAYE, VAT, income tax and other payments reach the correct SARS account.
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