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e@syFile Updates: What changed, what it means, and what you must do now

SARS has pushed through several e@syFile updates since late 2025. Some of these changes are mandatory from the 202602-reconciliation period. If you miss them, your PAYE submissions will fail. This webinar informs you about what has changed, why it matters, and what you need to action right now. It will also provide you with an opportunity to ask your questions and get answers directly from SARS officials.

3 CPD units 29 April 2026 1 presenter

What will set you apart

By completing this course you will gain the following competencies

  • e@syFile updates and changes
  • How to keep your e@syFile installation current and avoid submission failures
  • Income Tax Reference Numbers and what happens if yours are missing
  • How the Bulk Payment function now handles ITA88 payments and what this means for large payroll runs
  • What was corrected in Source Code 3696 (Non-Taxable Income) and how to check your data is aligned with the SARS PAYE BRS
  • What the ETI Utilised bug fix means for your payroll: how to check whether previous submissions under-claimed your Employment Tax Incentive
  • What changed in the EMP501 Submission Comparison Result screen and how to use it correctly
  • How the AA88 import file enhancements help large entities and whether your current process is still valid
  • What the Voluntary Over Deduction and Fixed Rate Taxation Indicator corrections mean for your payroll setup

Event breakdown

  • Overview of all e@syFile updates released since November 2025 and the version history
  • Mandatory Income Tax Reference Numbers on IRP5 certificates from the 202602-reconciliation period: what is required and how to comply
  • Bulk Payment enhancements for ITA88: what changed and how to use the updated function correctly
  • Source Code 3696 (Non-Taxable Income) correction: what was wrong, what was fixed, and how to verify your data
  • ETI Utilised correction and maximum allowable amounts: practical implications for Employment Tax Incentive claims
  • EMP501 Submission Comparison Result screen: how the corrected liability comparison for PAYE, SDL, UIF, ETI Calculated and ETI Utilised works from March to February
  • AA88 import file enhancements for large entities: what changed and whether your current import process remains valid
  • Voluntary Over Deduction and Fixed Rate Taxation Indicator corrections aligned to the SARS PAYE BRS: what to check in your payroll configuration
  • How to keep e@syFile updated going forward: release note monitoring and version control best practices to prevent submission failures
Category: TaxationType: CPD CourseCPD category: Tax

Description

e@syFile does not stay still. Since November 2025, SARS has released multiple version updates covering everything from ETI corrections to bulk payment enhancements. The most critical change takes effect from the 202602-reconciliation period: Income Tax Reference Numbers become mandatory on IRP5 certificates for employees who must register under section 67 of the Income Tax Act. Employers without valid reference numbers will be blocked from submitting PAYE reconciliations. Beyond this, corrections to source codes, import files, and comparison screens have changed how the system behaves. Staying on an older version or working without understanding these changes puts your submissions, your clients, and your professional standing at risk. This webinar gives you a clear, practical breakdown of every significant update so you can act with confidence.

Presenters

Eszter Rapanos

Eszter Rapanos — Eszter Rapanos is a Chartered Accountant (SA) with extensive experience in auditing, quality assurance and the public sector. She began her career at the Auditor-General South Africa and has worked on projects involving organisations such as the European Union, World Bank, GIZ and KfW. She has also held senior roles in audit, training and quality control within accounting firms. At CIBA, Eszter leads quality assurance and public sector initiatives, drawing on her strong technical, regulatory and professional experience.

You will earn a certificate

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 3 CPD units in Tax.

Requirements

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