Tax Happy Hour Employee Tax Mistakes That Get Employers and Accountants in Trouble
Employee tax errors lead to PAYE penalties and disputes. This session helps accountants understand where payroll tax goes wrong and how to fix it.
1 CPD unit August 20, 2026 1 presenter
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- Prepare cleaner individual tax returns
- Improve accuracy and consistency in submissions
- Reduce errors that may trigger SARS queries
- Ensure returns are well-documented and defensible
Event breakdown
- PAYE risk areas
- Benefits and allowances
- Common payroll mistakes
- SARS enforcement approach
- Fixing errors early
- Managing employer expectations
- Practical compliance tips
Category: TaxationType: CPD CourseCPD category: Taxation
Description
PAYE and employee taxes are high-risk areas. Mistakes often go unnoticed until SARS audits years later, when penalties and interest are already significant.
This session focuses on employee taxes in practice, explaining where errors occur in payroll, benefits, and allowances. It highlights common misunderstandings and how SARS enforces compliance.
Delegates will learn how to reduce risk, protect employers, and avoid being blamed for payroll failures.
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