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Source domain: sars.gov.za
Collected on 28 June 2026
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EMP501 Annual Reconciliation submission during the 2026 Employer Filing Season
Employers must submit their Annual Reconciliation (EMP501) during the Employer Filing Season using the approved SARS channels. SARS requires valid Income Tax Reference Numbers on IRP5 certificates, accurate EMP201 values with correct IRP5/IT3[a] certificates, and payment values that exclude penalties and interest. After submission, employers should validate the filing and rectify rejected submissions, and keep employee records for at least five years.
Reference
https://www.sars.gov.za/monthly-digest/monthly-tax-digest-april-2026/
Closing Date
1 April 2026
The document's recorded date is 1 April 2026. Confirm on the official source.
The submission period runs from 1 April to 31 May 2026 .
Live Q&A sessions on SARS social media during the Employer Filing Season
SARS will host live Q&A sessions on social media throughout the Employer Filing Season so employers can get timely answers and clarification during the 2026 EMP501 submission period.
The document's recorded date is 1 April 2026. Confirm on the official source.
SARS will host live Q&A sessions on social media throughout the Employer Filing Season, enabling employers to receive timely answers and clarification.
Technical clinics for the 2026 Employer Filing Season
SARS provides technical clinics during the 2026 season to give practical, hands-on assistance to help employers and third-party data providers avoid common errors before submitting reconciliations, improving data integrity and minimising the need for subsequent corrections.
The document's recorded date is 1 April 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Technical Clinics: These clinics will provide practical, hands-on assistance to help employers and third-party data providers avoid common errors before submitting reconciliations.
