The updated ETI Validation tool for Release 5.7a is available on  Software downloads (under Patch Files) and on the Sage Portal.

Customers claiming ETI in the current tax year (TYE2021/2022) must download and save the ETITool_R57a.zip file, then extract the contents to the payroll folder.

"ETITool_57a.zip" may be extracted at any time in the payroll period.

Note: Remember to choose “Yes to all” when overwriting the files with new ones.

FAQ's

What changes are included in the ETI Validation tool for Release 5.7a?

The updated ETI Validation tool makes provision for the 2021 ETI Tax relief measures.

How will I know that the ETI Validation tool for Release 5.7a extracted correctly?

• Payrolls must be on Release 5.7a.
• Ensure that you select the correct payroll folder when extracting the file.
• Choose to overwrite the existing files with the new ones.
• After extracting the file, the following updated message will display when running the tool from the Main Menu > Utilities > ETI > ETI Validation

Our payroll is on Release 5.7a, doesn’t it already contain the ETI Validation tool?

No, the Release 5.7a software does not contain these updated files. A separate installation is required.

What is the purpose of the ETI Validation tool?

The ETI Validation tool validates the ETI periods, ETI sets as well as selected setup related issues for the current tax year. It allows you to export the data, perform corrections where required, and import the updated data into payroll, to ensure that the monthly ETI values and the year-end submission to SARS will be correct.

To learn more about the ETI Validation tool and what it is used for, visit sagekb.com