Recently the DRC tax authority (DGI) has  provided clarity on how the tax reduction should be applied. Click here for more details.

New tax files are available for DRC applying the tax deductions.

Steps to download and install the new tax files: 

• Ensure your payroll system is on Release 5.2a, 5.2b or 5.2c
• Click here to access the Downloads page
• Click on the Africa tab
• Download the tax file "Premier/Classic/Sage200c: DRC Tax Changes for R5.2a/b/c"

• The file AFRTAX_P52c_201904.zip will be downloaded to the folder specific to your browser (usually Downloads)

Once the file has been downloaded to your computer:

• Locate the downloaded file AFRTAX_P52c_201904.zip, 
• Right-click on the file and select to open with Windows Explorer
• Click on Extract and select Extract all
• Select your payroll application system folder as destination to extract files, and click Extract
• When prompted to overwrite the files, say Yes

When you access your DRC company the first time, you will receive a message "The Version Number of the Tax Rules/Tables have changed". Select Yes to apply the new tax table.

Should you require assistance, contact Sage via e-mail [email protected]