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EMP501 SEASON IS HERE IS YOUR PAYROLL READY?
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EMP501 SEASON IS HERE

From 21 September to 31 October 2026, South African employers must submit their EMP501 Interim Reconciliation to SARS.
And this isn't simply a case of pressing “submit”.

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IS YOUR PAYROLL READY?

Your payroll needs to reconcile correctly for the period 1 March to 31 August 2026, including:

  • PAYE, UIF and SDL
  • Employee payroll information
  • IRP5/IT3(a) certificates
  • Employee Income Tax reference numbers
  • Actual payments made to SARS

One issue receiving particular attention from SARS is valid Income Tax reference numbers for employees. Missing or invalid numbers may result in an EMP501 submission being rejected or delayed.

The important question:

Does your payroll reconcile or are you hoping it does?

A small payroll discrepancy today can become a much bigger compliance headache tomorrow.

At iData, payroll isn't just about calculating salaries. It's about keeping your payroll accurate, compliant and properly reconciled.

EMP501 season is coming. Is your payroll ready?