Overview

The 2026 EMP501 Filing Season programme is a specialized technical workshop designed to bridge the gap between legislative theory and payroll practice. As SARS continues to tighten validation rules and enhance digital platforms, this session serves as a critical roadmap for the upcoming submission period. It focuses on high-stakes updates, including the latest e@syFile™ requirements and the integration of 2026 Budget amendments into standard payroll workflows.

Webinar Content

The curriculum is structured to address both the "what" (legislation) and the "how" (system implementation). Key areas of focus include:

1. Legislative & Budgetary Updates

• 2026 Budget Impact: Analysis of how new amendments specifically alter payroll tax structures.
• Recoupment Obligations: Navigating the nuances of Section 11(nA) and 11(nB).
• Lump Sums: Guidance on updated directive rules to ensure accurate final payments.

2. Technical System Compliance

• Source Code Mastery: Detailed breakdown of code consolidations for allowances and specific updates to Travel Reimbursement codes.
• Validation Protocols: Addressing the newly enforced Income Tax Number validation and 2026 e@syFile™ versioning.
• Platform Enhancements: Practical walkthroughs of eFiling and e@syFile™ updates to prevent submission "hang-ups."

3. Specialized Tax Provisions

• ETI & Foreign Income: Managing Employment Tax Incentives and the Section 10(1)(o)(ii) exemption for foreign service income.
• Common Pitfalls: Identifying and mitigating compliance risks and frequent clerical errors.

Competencies Developed

Participants will exit the programme with a modernized toolkit for payroll administration, specifically:

• Technical Compliance Proficiency: The ability to interpret and apply new SARS source codes and validation rules correctly within a payroll system.
• Risk Mitigation & Troubleshooting: Advanced skills in identifying common submission errors before they lead to SARS penalties or rejected reconciliations.
• Strategic Payroll Management: A deepened understanding of employer obligations regarding ETI, Foreign Service Income, and Lump Sum Directives.
• Digital Fluency: Mastery of the latest versions of e@syFile™ and eFiling, ensuring a seamless digital submission process for the 2026 season.

Presenter

Ruzel van Jaarsveld

Ruzel  is an expert financial educator and entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience in bookkeeping and finance. As a Course Lecturer and qualified Skills Development Facilitator, she specializes in simplifying complex tax and accounting concepts—including VAT, payroll, and financial statements—for professionals and business owners.

For the past 12 years, Ruzel has managed her own successful bookkeeping practice, bringing a practical, real-world perspective to her live workshops, webinars, and online courses. She is dedicated to bridging the gap between financial theory and everyday business application.

CPD

Attending this webinar and the successful completion of the online assessment will secure a certificate of completion for 2 hours of Tax CPD.

Event Investment

Free for Tax Technician, Tax Practitioner, Tax Accountant CPD subscribers and Practice Packages. Not a CPD subscriber yet? Click here to register now.

• Regular price:  R460.00
• Group booking discounts available when you register for a group.

Payments & Cancellations

• All payments must be made by EFT or by credit card, at least 3 working days before commencement of an event.
• Kindly note that should payment not be received 2 days after the event, legal action will be taken
• Proof of payment will be requested at registration, if payment does not reflect on Tax Faculty's bank account.
• Cancellations:
  • Only written notice of cancellation will be recognized.
  • If the cancellation occurs more than 4 working days prior to the event no cancellation fee will be charged.
  • If the cancellation occurs less than 4 working days prior to the event a 100% cancellation fee will apply.
• Delegates who book and fail to attend will be liable for the full event fee.
• Tax Faculty`s liability in the case of an event being cancelled will be limited to a refund or credit of the event fee.
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