e@syFile
TM
What's New?
4 February 2020 - e@syFile version 7.0.3 was released. No functionality changes were implemented.
The only updated items in this release is the new security certificate for the application.
6 December 2019 - e@syFile version 7.0.2 was released
Correction to validation of South African ID numbers to align with the rules as stipulated in the SARS PAYE BRS and the introduction of Employee Tax Validation (ETV) on all certificates included in EMP501 submissions. ETV feedback from SARS will be available on the EMP501 Status Dashboard under the Utilities menu in e@syFile Employer.
16 October 2019 - e@syFile version 6.9.9 was released
Kindly note that version 6.9.9 was released on e@syFile Employer last night. Version 6.9.9 is however not a forced update in an attempt to limit downloading required. When the e@syFile Employer application is opened, the screen below will be displayed. At the bottom of the message is a Yes/No option.
Select the ‘Yes’ option where employers qualify for ETI. This will then download version 6.9.9 which includes ETI updates addressing various ETI issues as identified over the past week.
If clients do not have any ETI to be claimed, the option of ‘No’ must please be selected. No version downloading will be done and the client can continue using version 6.9.8.
3 October 2019 - e@syFile version 6.9.8 was released.
23 September 2019 - e@syFile version 6.9.7 was released.
1 July 2019 - e@syFile version 6.9.6 - Due to the implementation of the new eFiling System on 01 July 2019, it became necessary for e@syFile to implement a new URL for effective information/data transfer between SARS eFiling and the e@syFile system. URL is the Uniform Resource Locator, and is used to specify addresses on the World Wide Web. A URL is also the fundamental network identification for any resource connected to the web (e.g., hypertext pages, images, and sound files). The protocol specifies how information from the link is transferred.
In order to implement the updated URL a new version (6.9.6) was required and implemented onto e@syFile on 01 July. Kindly note that no functionality on e@syFile was affected.
9 April 2019 - Release notes for the latest version e@syFile 6.9.5.
17 September 2018 - Employer Interim Reconciliation Submissions
The Employer Interim Reconciliation submission period is open from 17 September until 31 October 2018. During the Interim Reconciliation submission period, employers are required to submit an Employer Reconciliation Declaration (EMP501) and an interim Employee Income Tax Certificate [IRP5/IT3(a)s] for the six month period - 1 March to 31 August 2018. The interim IRP5/IT3(a)s must not be issued to an employee, unless it is a final certificate (where the employee has left the service of the employer or the employer ceased to be an employer on or before 31 August 2018). Read more on the changes.
01 June 2018 - 2018 Annual Employer Reconciliation (1 March 2017 – 28 February 2018)
You are kindly advised that the deadline for the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) Employer Annual Reconciliations submissions for the period 1 March 2017 – 28 February 2018 to SARS, confirming or correcting payroll tax amounts which were declared in respect of the 2017/2018 tax period has now closed as at 31 May 2018. Your submissions are late and should be submitted without any further delay as you may be liable for penalties.
Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and timelines
* The final submission periods are subject to business requirements / readiness and calendar working day dates. Final confirmation will be communicated at the time of the relevant submission period.
What is it?
SARS has developed free software linked to eFiling called e@syFile™.e@syFile™ was designed to help taxpayers (who are employers or payroll administrators) working with SARS to quickly, easily and conveniently manage their tax affairs. Current information must always be backed-up on your computer prior to installing the latest version, as the installation may delete your current information. Any beta test version downloaded must be uninstalled prior to installing the latest version of e@syFile™.
Ensure that the import file is aligned to the requirements in the latest BRS prior to importing the file to avoid rework.
The latest version of e@syFile™ must always be used as any information submitted to SARS using a previous version won’t be accepted. You will automatically be prompted to update when accessing e@syFile™ or visit eFiling to download the latest version.
Do you experience any issues with e@syFile™?
See a complete list of our e@syFile FAQ's.
Currently there are two software applications available:
1. e@SYFILE™ EMPLOYER
e@syFile™ Employer allows employers and/or payroll administrators to:
Complete, submit and revise (if necessary) the Monthly Employer Declaration (EMP201)
Complete, submit and revise the Employer Reconciliation Declaration (EMP501)
Manage the Employer Account
Manage Third Party Appointments (AA88s)
Register employees using the Income Tax Registration (ITREG) function.
Top Tip: The latest Release Notes tells you about the changes which have been made in the software.
2. e@syFile™ DIVIDENDS TAX
e@syFile™ Dividends Tax allows Dividends Declarants and Regulated Intermediaries to submit dividend transaction data and complete declarations offline on the computer and then send these to SARS via eFiling.
e@syFile™ Dividends Tax can be downloaded and the importing and validating of declarations can be done offline. You only go online when you are ready to submit to SARS.
Top Tip: The latest Release Notes tells you about the changes which have been made in the software. tells you about the changes which have been made in the software.