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16/05/2026

🚨 IRP5 Submission Season is Here | 2026/02 Tax Period 🚨

Payroll teams, HR professionals, and finance departments — this is the time where small errors can create BIG delays.

As employers prepare for the 2026/02 tax period submissions to South African Revenue Service, understanding common IRP5 upload errors — and how to resolve them quickly — is critical for a smooth filing season.

✅ Why this matters:

* Prevent rejected submissions
* Avoid employee tax certificate issues
* Reduce payroll correction cycles
* Ensure compliance deadlines are met
* Minimise frustration during tax season

⚠️ Common IRP5 submission issues:
• Invalid or missing employee tax numbers
• Duplicate certificate numbers
• Incorrect source codes
• ID number and demographic mismatches
• SDL/UIF discrepancies
• Invalid PAYE calculations
• Tax period mismatches
• CSV import formatting errors
• EMP501 reconciliation differences

💡 Before uploading:
✔ Validate employee master data
✔ Reconcile payroll reports to EMP201s
✔ Check source codes carefully
✔ Run payroll validation reports
✔ Review mandatory fields before export
✔ Keep audit trails for corrections

The difference between a stressful submission season and a smooth one often comes down to understanding the errors BEFORE submission day.

Strong payroll governance + proactive validation = cleaner submissions and happier employees. 👏

09/05/2025

Employers! The latest e@syFile™ Employer Version 8.0 is here to help make your filing experience easy.

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09/05/2025

Dodgy sick notes? Employers should think again before dismissing based on suspicion

In Woolworths (Pty) Ltd v CCMA and others the Labour Appeal Court warns that an employer may not dismiss an employee for misconduct based only on its suspicions that the medical doctor who issued the employee with a medical certificate is contravening standard operating procedure and in the absence of any proof that the employee was not sick.

2025/05
By Chloë Loubser, Knowledge and Learning Lawyer at Bowmans (Law Firm)

A recent decision by the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) warns employers that they may not dismiss an employee for misconduct based on their suspicions that the medical doctor who issued the employee with a medical certificate is contravening standard operating procedure.

https://labourguide.co.za/misconduct/dismissals/dodgy-sick-notes-employers-should-think-again-before-dismissing-based-on-suspicion

27/02/2025

Payroll: The Art of Precision, Not Just a Button If payroll were as simple as pushing a button, it wouldn’t be the backbone of every successful business. Behind every accurate paycheck is a symphony of expertise/navigating tax codes, labor laws, benefits, and compliance, all while adapting to ever-changing regulations and company needs. It’s more than numbers; it’s about trust. One error can ripple through employee morale, financial integrity, and legal standing. Payroll professionals are the unsung heroes who ensure payday is seamless, even when faced with last-minute changes, global complexities, or system glitches. Payroll isn’t just a task—it’s a commitment to people. It’s the quiet force that keeps businesses running and employees confident. So, the next time your salary hits your account on time, remember: it’s not magic. It’s mastery.

19/02/2025

06/02/2025

The Constitutional Court, retirement age and uncertainty: Employers be aware

The recent judgment of the Constitutional Court in MISA and Another v Great South Autobody CC t/a Great South Panelbeaters; Solidarity o.b.o. Strydom and Others v SITA SOC Limited, which was handed down on 20 December 2024, creates legal uncertainty regarding the interpretation of the consequence of an employee reaching the normal retirement age or agreed retirement age.

2025/02

By JJ van der Walt, Counsel at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc

Employers must be aware, and understand the impact of, the fact that the judgment now provides for three different and mutually exclusive interpretations of what it means, and the consequences of an employee reaching the normal retirement age or agreed retirement age.

Read More...

https://labourguide.co.za/employment-equity/discrimination/the-constitutional-court-retirement-age-and-uncertainty-employers-be-aware

06/02/2025

The arguments for and against outsourcing payroll are varied and complex. It’s also right that it depends on your organizational structure and setup, which strategy suits better.

In general, While outsourcing can be cheaper and more efficient, in-house resources can give more direct control over the day-to-day operations.

Quick Question..
Are you outsourcing or doing payroll in-house?
Are you happy with your setup?
What would make you want to change either way?

02/01/2025

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02/01/2025

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02/01/2025

People might not care about payroll when its working …
But that’s precisely when it matters the most.

12/12/2024

Very important department in any company