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What’s inside this month’s edition?
- Latest software update and patch file available
- South Africa: Mandatory income tax numbers for employees
- Start new period message: 'The number of weeks left in the tax year is not sufficient'
- Key legislative changes and news
- Tips to set up forum email notifications
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Software update available: Release 6.5bOur latest version of our payroll software is now available to download. This is a mandatory update for Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Malawi, Nigeria and Zambia users. The update is also recommended for Namibia users. |
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Known issue: Issue related to Angola tax files included in Release 6.5bWe've become aware of an issue with the Angola tax tables effective January 2026. We've released a patch file and updated our Release 6.5b installation file. Read more about the issue |
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South Africa: Mandatory income tax numbers for employeesThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) requires tax numbers for all employees with tax deductions for the from 2025/2026 year-end submissions. We've compiled a list of what you can do to get the numbers in preparation for year-end. |
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Start new period: 'The number of weeks left in the year is not sufficient'Your payroll validates your company dates when starting your January payroll. If you receive this message, you'll need to review you company dates. |
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Our monthly compliance updateReview the most recent legislative changes and news affecting your business. |
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Help and supportFor assistance, visit Sage.com/Resources. This includes links to the Sage Knowledgebase, Sage University and more. |
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