Tax Happy Hour - Payroll Taxes
PAYE errors are silent business killers. Underpay, and SARS slaps you with penalties. Overpay, and employees may come after you. Most accountants assume payroll is “handled”—until they’re left cleaning up the mess. In this session, we break down exactly how to keep your clients (or your company) out of trouble, reduce risk, and even turn payroll reviews into a billable service.
1 CPD unit May 21, 2025 1 presenter
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- By attending this webinar you will gain the following competence
- ✅ How to use the Remuneration Benefit Form to give clients tax certainty
- ✅ Where most payroll systems go wrong with PAYE—and how to fix it
- ✅ What SARS looks for in EMP 201 & EMP 501 reconciliations
- ✅ How to avoid over- and under-deductions that trigger penalties or lawsuits
- ✅ When and how to apply for relief under the Voluntary Disclosure Programme
Event breakdown
- Understanding the 4th Schedule to the Income Tax Act
- Employer responsibilities: what SARS expects from you
- The dangers of overpaying or underpaying PAYE
- Most common payroll errors (and how to fix them)
- EMP201 vs. EMP501 vs. the SARS Statement of Account
- Using the Remuneration Benefit Form to stay compliant
- How to apply for the Voluntary Disclosure Programme
Category: TaxationType: CPD CourseCPD category: Taxation
Description
Payroll Taxes: Avoid Costly PAYE Mistakes Before SARS Comes Knocking
Roughly 40% of SARS’ total revenue comes from PAYE. And yet, it’s the most overlooked tax risk. Too many CFOs blindly trust the payroll system—until SARS raises a red flag.
This webinar will show you how to take control of PAYE and avoid being the one held liable when things go wrong. If you’re a tax practitioner, accountant, or payroll manager dealing with PAYE, this session is a must, the risks of payroll errors affect you and your bottom line.
Presenters
Johan Heydenrych — Johan
You will earn a certificate
On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 1 CPD unit in Taxation.
Requirements
- Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
- Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser