CS PAYROLL SOLUTIONS

24/09/2026

07/09/2026

‼️Dates announced‼️

EMPLOYER INTERIM DECLARATIONS
(EMP 501) 22 September to 31 October 2026

Employers must reconcile their declarations for Mar- Aug 2026 and submit their returns.

Stay compliant and submit in time.

02/09/2026

Another Public Holiday declared for 2026:

With local elections now scheduled for Wednesday, 4 November, South Africans will once again have a public holiday specifically to allow the individuals to vote.

22/07/2026

Are you waiting on a tax refund from SARS?

Here are steps to check your status:

https://www.sars.gov.za/latest-news/how-to-check-your-tax-refund-status/?fbclid=IwdGRjcATNM7RwZG9mBWZkaWQWULB_3_BBgsSzmWmdQy0_syP4JRxlsGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5PmN3AF5cOAUquUdKEBwBLTw7o7k_emtUjhHXmlHgFuEHS5eyJwr024jOGBQ_aem_rbIo84QP0mAnGbcz_l9hGA

28 July 2025 - Use any of the following digital channels to check your refund status:

27/04/2026

OID EARNINGS THRESHOLD 2026/2027

The Minister of Employment and Labour published a Government Notice (Notice No. 54577, 24 April 2026), increasing the OID earnings threshold from R633 168 per annum to R668 000 per annum effective 1 March 2026 (2026/2027 year of assessment).

The minimum assessment remains to R1 621 for employers, with the minimum of R560 for household/domestic employers.

Need assistance with submitting your annual WCA returns or do you still need to be registered?

Contact us for an obligation free quote!

06/04/2026

SARS: 2026 Employer Annual Reconciliation period

The Employer Annual Declaration (EMP501) submission period is now open from 1 April 2026 until 31 May

👉🏻 For assistance with your company’s submissions, contact us on [email protected]