Important Dates: Employer Interim Reconciliation (2025/2026)

August 2025

• Begin preparations to ensure all payroll data aligns with SARS requirements.

• Click here for guidelines and tips to help you prepare your payroll for submission.

22 September 2025*

• Software Update Release 6.5a available for download from the Sage Portal (mid-September 2025).

  • This is a mandatory update and must be installed before submissions to SARS.

• Start of Employer Interim Reconciliation Submissions for the 2025/2026 tax year.

  • All RSA employers are required to submit their reconciliation for the first six months of the tax year (March–August 2025).

• Ensure both your Sage software and SARS software are on the latest release before submission.

31 October 2025

• Deadline for Employer Interim Reconciliation submissions (2025/2026).

• Failure to submit may result in administrative penalties and interest.

* Filing season date to be confirmed by SARS