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Tax year-end submission process

Prepare for tax year end in Sage Payroll.

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Written by Kombie Makhubele

The tax year-end submission process allows you to prepare, submit and reconcile employee tax certificates to the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Follow these guidelines for a successful submission.


Prepare your payroll

Validation and preparation are key to ensure the information provided on the employee certificates is correct.

📎NOTE: From the 2026 year of assessment onward, you must include income tax reference numbers on all tax certificates.


Reconcile your financial values

Ensure your PAYE, SDL, UIF and ETI balances on your payroll and declare to SARS.


Submit your reconciliation and certificates to SARS

Be sure to submit before the deadline of 31 May to avoid the rush and queues.

How do submit my reconciliation and tax certificate to SARS


Tax Certificates

You can print tax certificates after you complete your year‑end tasks and finalise the tax year you print them individually or in a batch.

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