Tax Happy Hour - Payroll Taxes

PAYE errors are silent business killers. Underpay, and SARS slaps you with penalties. Overpay, and employees may come after you. Most accountants assume payroll is “handled”—until they’re left cleaning up the mess. In this session, we break down exactly how to keep your clients (or your company) out of trouble, reduce risk, and even turn payroll reviews into a billable service.

1 CPD unit 21 May 2025 1 presenter

What will set you apart

By completing this course you will gain the following competencies

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competence
✅ How to use the Remuneration Benefit Form to give clients tax certainty
✅ Where most payroll systems go wrong with PAYE—and how to fix it
✅ What SARS looks for in EMP 201 & EMP 501 reconciliations
✅ How to avoid over- and under-deductions that trigger penalties or lawsuits
✅ When and how to apply for relief under the Voluntary Disclosure Programme

Event breakdown

Understanding the 4th Schedule to the Income Tax Act
Employer responsibilities: what SARS expects from you
The dangers of overpaying or underpaying PAYE
Most common payroll errors (and how to fix them)
EMP201 vs. EMP501 vs. the SARS Statement of Account
Using the Remuneration Benefit Form to stay compliant
How to apply for the Voluntary Disclosure Programme

Category: TaxationType: CPD CourseCPD category: Tax

Description

Payroll Taxes: Avoid Costly PAYE Mistakes Before SARS Comes Knocking Roughly 40% of SARS’ total revenue comes from PAYE. And yet, it’s the most overlooked tax risk. Too many CFOs blindly trust the payroll system—until SARS raises a red flag. This webinar will show you how to take control of PAYE and avoid being the one held liable when things go wrong. If you’re a tax practitioner, accountant, or payroll manager dealing with PAYE, this session is a must, the risks of payroll errors affect you and your bottom line.

Presenters

Johan Heydenrych — Johan Heydenrych is a Chartered Accountant and tax specialist with more than 30 years of experience in taxation. He was a Tax Partner at KPMG from 1997 to 2020 and is currently a Partner in the Kreston SA network. Johan holds an MCom in Taxation (Cum Laude) and advises clients across a wide range of industries on tax governance, compliance, disputes, technical tax matters, restructurings, mergers and acquisitions.

You will earn a certificate

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 1 CPD unit in Tax.

Requirements

Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser