Monthly PAYE Returns (EMP201)

Avoid the automatic 10% late penalty. We manage your monthly declarations and your critical bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations.

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SARS PAYE Returns and EMP501 Reconciliation

Payroll compliance is strictly monitored by SARS. Every employer must declare their PAYE, SDL, and UIF liability monthly. Miss the deadline by even one day, and you face an automatic 10% penalty.

The Two Cycles of Compliance

We handle both aspects of your employer tax obligations:

1. Monthly EMP201 (The "Payment" Return)
Due by the 7th of every month. We calculate the tax on your salaries, declare it to SARS via eFiling, and send you the payment slip.

2. Bi-Annual EMP501 (The "Reconciliation" Return)
Due in May and October. This is where we reconcile every cent paid during the year against the IRP5 certificates generated for your staff. If these figures don't match exactly, SARS will block your Tax Clearance.

Employment Tax Incentive (ETI)

Are you employing youth between 18 and 29? You could be eligible to claim back up to R1,500 per employee per month. We calculate this incentive correctly to ensure you don't miss out on valid tax credits.

Common Issues we fix

  • Unallocated Payments: When you paid SARS but they claim you didn't.
  • Duplicate IRP5s: Fixing errors on employee certificates.
  • Penalty Negotiations: Applying for remission if you had a valid reason for late payment.
  • uFiling Sync: Ensuring your SARS UIF data matches your Department of Labour data.

What we need from you

To process your monthly returns, we require:

  • Payroll Summary: Total Gross Salaries, PAYE, UIF, and SDL amounts.
  • Employee Details: New engagements or terminations for the month.
  • eFiling Access: We can request access as your registered Tax Practitioner.

Struggling with the EMP501?

The bi-annual reconciliation is the most complex part of payroll tax. Let us handle it.

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