Sage 200c VIP and Sage VIP Support Newsflash March 2019

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Important System Information

 

Latest Software Release 

 

Release 5.2a is available for download from the Sage VIP Customer Zone.

  • This compulsory update must be installed in both your live and February (TYE2019) copy systems. 
  • Release 5.2a must be installed in March, before any wage/salary payments have been made, as tax will recalculate for companies in March 2019.
  • Please note, that when the February (TYE2019) copy system is updated to Release 5.2a, there should be no change to tax, as the company dates will still form part of the previous tax year (2018/2019)
  • Users who have not updated to Release 5.2a in March, will not be able to start a new period into April 2019, as there is a stop in the system preventing users from continuing on previous releases.
  • Premier ESS and Premier HR users must install the respective updates once payroll has been updated to Release 5.2a.
  • Sage Self Service users do not have to install any additional software.

View the Release 5.2a infographic here.

 

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 support


Please read these important notices regarding Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008

 

Sage Year-end Centre

 

Have you visited the Sage Year-end Centre yet?
For everything tax year end related, visit our Sage City Year-end Centre. Available 24/7, you now have access to all the year end information allowing you to work at a time most convenient to you. You no longer have to wait in a telephone support queue to get the answers you need.

Legislative changes

 

RSA users only

 

Bargaining council employer contributions

 

  • From 1 March 2019, employer contributions to a scheme or fund administered by the bargaining council for the benefit of the employee will constitute a taxable fringe benefit in the hands of the employee and must be subject to PAYE. Read more here.

 

Budget Speech 2019

 

  • The Budget Speech was held on 20 February. Click here for a summary.

 

OID (Return of Earnings/W.As.8)

 

  • The OID (Return of Earnings/W.As.8) submission for the 2018/2019 deadline has been extended to 31 May 2019. The online submission portal (CF-Filing), will be open for submission from 1 April 2019. 

 

Payroll Tax Pocket Guide

  • Download the 2019/2020 Payroll Tax Pocket Guide here

 

SARS Business Requirement Specifications (BRS)

 

  • SARS has released a new PAYE BRS V18.0.1. Please click here to access the BRS applicable to the 2019/2020 year of assessment.

 

Subsistence rates for foreign travel

 

  • Please note that the 2019/2020 subsistence rates for foreign travel (travel outside of South Africa) have been published. View more.

 

Skills Submission

 

  • The annual WSP/ATR submission deadline is 30 April 2019. 

 

Voting day – 8 May 2019

 

  • Please take note that 8 May 2019 has been declared a public holiday for the purpose of voting day. Remember to flag 8 May as a public holiday on your leave calendar in each payroll company.

 

Non RSA users

 

Namibia

 

  • Users will not be able to start a new period into March 2019, if the 2019/2020 tax files have not been installed. View more here.
  • Need assistance with the Namibia tax year end procedures?  Access the customer tax year end checklist below.

General Announcements

 

Extended Support Hours

 

Our support desk has extended telephone support hours on the following days:

 

•    11 Mar – 28 Mar  (Mon to Thurs) 07h00 - 19h00
•    16 Mar (Sat) 09h00 - 13h00
•    27 May – 30 May (Mon to Thurs) 07h00 - 19h00
•    31 May (Fri) 07h00 - 19h00

 

Professional Services

 
Please note that tax year end reconciliation procedures are not permitted over telephone and email support, due to the complexity of these procedures. Should you require any assistance in this regard, please book a consultation as early as possible, as availability is very limited.

 

Sage Support Desk 
 
The months of March to May, is a peak period at the Sage support desk. With the release of the update to 5.2a and the tax year end submission deadline approaching, high call volumes are expected. We encourage all customers to make use of the alternative support options first, before contacting us on telephone support. Don't wait in a telephone queue when you have access to online support.

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 Learning Services

Annual Payroll Tax Seminar 2019

Click here to read more or to book.

Alternatively, contact the training team on 012 420 7359 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Tax Year End Workshops 2019
 

It's that time of the year again. Book your seat now to attend our annual Tax Year-End courses. Contact the training team on 012 420 7359 or e-mail [email protected] 

 

Operating Hours 

 

Monday to Thursday: 07h00 – 18h00
Fridays: 07h00 – 16h00
We are closed on all RSA Public Holidays.


Contact Details 

 

Support: [email protected]
Annual Licence fees: [email protected]
Credit Control: [email protected]
Sales: [email protected]