• How to save the IRP 5 to ESS and live file

    Good day We are busy with year end filing and we wanted to know how do i save the IRP 5 on live file. Kind regards Dzikonani
  • IRP5

    Good day Please assist on how to load IRP5's on Info slips and Easy file Thank you. Regards Katleho
  • Software Update | Release 5.9a for Sage VIP Classic and Premier available 16 September 2022

    Release 5.9a for Sage VIP Classic and Premier is now available for download from the Sage Portal . Related articles: How do I download a software update from the Sage Portal? How do I locate my payroll directory/folder? Solutions to common update…
  • 2022/2023 Interim EMP501 Reconciliation Submission Dates

    The Interim EMP501 Reconciliation submission period will commence on Monday 19 September 2022 until Monday 31 October 2022 . These submission dates are published on the SARS website . If these dates change, it will be communicated on the website
  • IRP5.22 FILE NOT CREATING - ERROR 39

    Hi, I am trying to submit my IRP5 on company 001 and 004. When creating the IRP5 file it displays this error": I have rebuild the files, I have restored a backup and replaced the file. Nothing is working :( Any advise please? what can I try…
  • SARS E@SYFILE DATABASE FILES MISSING

    Has it happened to anybody else that you log out of SARS e@syfile and when you go back all your database files are missing? If you didn't make a backup after each submission you will not have the latest info on your e@syfile . How can this "just happens…
  • EMP501 Annual Reconciliation Submission Period for 2021/2022

    The EMP501 Annual Reconciliation submission period for 2021/2022 is from 1 April 2022 until 31 May 2022. For more information, please click here . Visit the Sage VIP Year-end Centre for to access information on submitting your EMP501 and tax certificates…
  • Amount for Code 3713 is negative ( -1101.98)

    Hi All, I am using Sage VIP Payroll Premier and when trying to generate the CSV for EMP501 mid-year submissions I am getting the following error: "Amount for Code 3713 is negative ( -1101.98)" The employee was over compensated for travel in February…
  • IRP5 validation error source code 3231

    I am uploading my IRP5 file on easyfile and getting the validation error that Source code '3231' only permitted once per record. Source code '3232' only permitted once per record. Source code '3233' only permitted once per record. I have multiple…
  • TAx

    Good Day Hope somebody can give guidance. I know this is not normally dealt with but please just some guidance on how to deal with this. We had an employee who transferred during last year between 3 different VIP companies 1. Weekly Wages (4…
  • VOLENTRY RETIREMENT EE CONTRIBUTION

    Good Day Please advise if any voluntary contributions towards retirement fund must also be booked against IRP5 code 4001 (Pension) No need to give me the code or refer me to SARS, just basic must it be linked or not. Must this be Tax Deductible…
  • CSV File error

    Good day, I have a client with a CSV File error when importing into Easyfile. According to payroll validation everything was in order and the CSV File generate but when it gets imported into Easyfile it fails to import with this reason. End of Record…
  • RSA IRP5 Patch: Premier and Classic Release 5.5a/b and Release 5.6a/b is now available for download

    IRP5 patch resolving the following three issues related to IRP5 Code 4587 is now available for download: IRP5 Code 4587 is a total value for the Exempt Foreign Employment Income on the IRP5 Certificate and File. We were including all IRP5 Codes…
  • How can I prepare for the EMP501 Annual Employer Reconciliation Declaration to SARS?

    South African employers are required to submit their EMP501 Annual Reconciliation for the 2020/2021 tax year, to the South African Revenue Authority (SARS). Details of the reconciliation period will be confirmed by SARS, but the submission period usually…
  • EMP501 ERROR ON THE RSA SUBMISSION TOOL

    Good day, I did all the updates I am aware of with regards to the ETI but when I am running the EMP501 on the RSA submissions tool the ETI amount is incorrect. It's the same issue we had previously with the EMP501 on the History reports screen. …
  • ETI amounts not printing on IRP5/IT3a SUMMARY REPORT

    Hi We have a monthly and a bi-weekly company with the same PAYE number. When I export the e@syfile file for "mulitple companies"the system does not print the ETI values on the IRP5/IT3a summary report. When I select to export one company at a time…
  • Validation Warning error on vip premier

    Good day, I am doing my mid-year submission. When I am trying to print my validation IRP5/IT3(a) warnings and Error report it gives me an error saying File:VPEWG.PAY Status:42,00. How do I clear this error? Regards, Taleitha
  • Transport allowance

    Good Day, We have consolidated some of our branches and we need to provide the effected employees with a small transport allowance monthly (not reimburse, upfront - to pay the additional taxi fair to the new branch) How must this be declared on…
  • TERS IRP5 Update

    Hi When will this update be available to include the correct code this is also for the EMP201 0 SDL Thank you Annalize
  • TERS Payment Received

    Hi We have received our TERS payment so my question is the following: In April we had and salary sacrifice and we allowed our employees to go into a negative leave. 1. So now with the refund from TERS are we as an employer allowed to use that…
  • FILE: VPMIS001.PAY STATUS 41.00 & STATUS 35,00 ERRORS

    Hi I Use Sage 200c VIP Version 5.3a I can not print reports in my Copy Company, I am getting the following Errors FILE: VPMIS001.PAY STATUS: 35,00 FILE: VPMIS001.PAY STATUS: 41,00 I have tried restoring my last backup but it does not finish…
  • IRP5/IT3a Report Validation Errors - Where to find solutions

    We have solutions available to known IRP5/IT3a validation errors, when printing your IRP5/IT3a Report on our Year-end Centre. Click here to visit the IRP5/IT3a Report Validation Errors section. Solutions included on this page: IRP5 validation…
  • IRP5/IT3a Report "IRP5 file not copied to Alternate Directory" when browsing to save IRP5 import file to other location (Sage VIP only)

    We have identified an issue with the IRP5 report on Sage VIP Classic and Premier. A patch file is available to resolve the error message. Scenario: You use the IRP5/IT3 Report (Real Number 507) to generate the IRP5 file to import into e@syFile. …
  • I am trying to select new IRP5 codes applicable from 1 March 2019 but they are not on the payroll system

    Where IRP5 codes have changed or new ones have been added we only bring then out with the software release due for the Interim Reconciliation. Why? As the IRP5 codes will only be needed when generating an IRP5, the first submission due to SARS is only…
  • Have you started your preparation for Tax Year End 2019?

    February is the shortest on the calendar, but also the most important month for payroll - its the last month of the tax year! Here are a few tips from our consultants, which might help you to get your payroll ready for tax year end: Now is a good…