We’ve identified an issue affecting Angola tax files in Sage VIP Premier for users who installed the software updated released on 16 January 2026.

• Product update | Sage VIP Classic and Sage VIP Premier Release 6.5b now available

What is the issue?

• The Release 6.5b update includes the tax tables effective January 2026
• The issue identified on the new tax tables:
  • Brackets 6 to 10 each have a fixed amount that is 1 Kwanza too low.
  • The final bracket is 2 Kwanzas too low.
• Because the percentage calculation itself is correct, employees are assigned to the correct bracket — but the fixed deduction being too low reduces the final tax by exactly 1 or 2 Kwanzas, depending on their bracket.
• Employees are taxed correctly per bracket, but the final tax is slightly lower than the expected statutory value.

How do I resolve the issue?

If you have NOT installed Release 6.5b yet:

A corrected version of Release 6.5b installation has been uploaded to the Sage Portal.

Resolution:

1. Download the latest updated Release 6.5b installation file from the Sage Portal.
2. Install it — the corrected Angola tax table is already included.
3. Run payroll as normal.

If you previously installed Release 6.5b:

A patch containing the corrected Angola tax table is available.

Resolution:

1. Download the patch file from the Sage Portal, available on the Release 6.5b software page.
2. Copy/install the patch into your Premier system folder, overwriting existing files.
3. Open your Angola payroll company and run a general recalculation: How to run a General Recalculation
4. Recalculate before:
   • Processing payments
   • Printing payslips
   • Running reports

This ensures all employees’ taxes recalculate using the corrected fixed amounts.

We apologise for any inconvenience this issue may have caused and appreciate your understanding.