The tax year‑end submission process guides you through preparing, reconciling, and submitting your employee tax certificates and EMP501 declaration to the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
Use the guidelines below to complete your submission successfully.
| Prepare your payroll for submission | Reconcile your financial values | Submit your reconciliation and certificates |
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Validate and prepare the information appearing on the employee tax certificates. |
Ensure PAYE, SDL, UIF and ETI balances on payroll and declarations to SARS. |
Submit before the deadline of 31 May to avoid the rush and queues. |


