What's New?
18 May 2020 - [email protected] version 7.0.5 was released
Introducing an updated EMP201 declaration to incorporate Covid-19 changes in legislation for SDL
payment holidays
Adjustment to validation for source codes 7002 and 7005 to align with the SARS PAYE BRS, allowing
but not expecting a zero balance under specified circumstances.
15 April 2020 - Employer Annual Reconciliation is open from 15 April and closes 31 May.
Employers to submit accurate and on-time annual reconciliations.
4 February 2020 - [email protected] 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.
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 [email protected]™.[email protected]™ 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 [email protected]™.
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 [email protected]™ 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 [email protected]™ or visit eFiling to download the latest version.
See a complete list of our [email protected] FAQ's.
Currently there are two software applications available:
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 Lates Release notes tells you about the changes which have been made in the software.
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