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Patch Released | Sage VIP Classic and Premier Release 6.0b - Africa Reports: Lesotho and Kenya changes

A patch file has been released for Sage VIP Classic and Sage VIP Premier Release 6.0b and is available on the Sage Portal.

The patch file includes:

  • Lesotho:
    • Updated P16(B) & P16(b)-1 Annual Tax Reconciliation reports
    • Updated PAYE Tax Return form
    • Updated P16 Tax Certificate layout
    • Formatting on Fringe Benefit Tax return date format
  • Kenya:
    • New iTAX PAYE Online & P10 - Deposit on Home Ownership Saving plan is not applicable anymore

Click here to view the additional notes which include more details on the changes of the export.

How do I do I download and install the patch file?

Download from the Sage Portal:

  • Access the Sage Portal
  • Click on Product Updates
  • Select your Sage VIP Classic or Sage VIP Premier
  • Select Release 6.0b
  • Scroll down and locate 'Lesotho Statutory Report changes' in the Patch Files section
  • Click on Download in the Software section to start the download process

Once you have downloaded the patch file:

  • Your payroll must be on Release 6.0b to install this patch file
  • Take note: If you are on any prior version, you must upgrade to Release 6.0b before installing this patch file
  • It is recommended to make a full system backup before extracting the patch. Click here for more details
  • Ensure no other users are accessing the payroll application, when extracting the files
  • Locate the patch file which was downloaded 
  • Double-click on the .ZIP file, which will open with the default program on your computer
  • Select to Extract All the files
  • Select the payroll application folder as extraction location.
  • When prompted to overwrite existing files in the folder say Yes
  • Close the application when the extraction is complete