South Africa: Message from SARS

South Africa: Message from SARS

Employer Interim Reconciliation Filing Season

Please be advised that in preparation for the opening of the Employer Interim Reconciliation Filing Season on 19 September 2022, the prepopulated liabilities reflected on the Reconciliation Declaration (EMP501) during the period 14 to 16 September 2022 may not be complete.
  1. This will only affect employers for whom a Revised Declaration (EMP201) was processed from 14 to 16 September 2022, for a month during the relevant EMP501 reconciliation period.
  1. Affected employers are advised to submit such a Reconciliation Declaration (EMP501) from Monday, 19 September 2022.

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