What’s New?
To download the latest version of [email protected], click here.
Release Notes:
- 8 May 2023 – [email protected] version 7.3.4 was released.
- 24 April 2023 – [email protected] version 7.3.3 was released.
- 21 November 2022 – [email protected] version 7.3.1 was released. Note that release 7.3.0 was included in this release.
- 3 October 2022 – [email protected] version 7.2.9 was released.
- 19 September 2022 – [email protected] version 7.2.8 was released.
- 10 June 2022 – [email protected] version 7.2.7 was released.
- 19 May 2022 – [email protected] version 7.2.6 (including 7.2.5) was released.
To view archived release notes click here.
Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and timelines
What is [email protected]?
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.
Two software applications available
[email protected]™ 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)
- The importing of tax certificates and the capturing the EMP501 can be done offline. You only go online when you are ready to submit to SARS.
- 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. [email protected]™ DIVIDENDS TAX
[email protected]™ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ: I receive an error message “Failed to connect to the update service”, how do I download the latest version of [email protected]™ Employer?
Where you receive the “Failed to connect to the update...
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Read MoreFAQ: Do I need to tick the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) field when completing a certificate on [email protected]™ Employer?
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