2020

UIF Submissions Update: 18/05/2020

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Update on the progress of the UIF’s processing time of submissions, especially in relation to TERS, as well as measures we are taking to aid the process.

COVID-19 TERS Update

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Summary of the latest guide from the UIF, aimed at providing guidance to employers, post submission. Also details for those intending to apply in May.

New SARS Code and System Item for Disaster Relief Funds

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We have created a new system item to assist with the special tax treatment and reporting requirements for COVID-19 relief payments from various organisations, such as the South African Future Trust (SAFT).

UIF Submission Update

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Update on the electronic UIF submission turnaround time, provided through SimplePay.

Employment Tax Validation Process

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An overview of SARS’ employment tax validation process, as well as updates on the SDL payment holiday and the recent expansion to parental leave benefits.

Lockdown Recap Blog #4

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A consolidating summary of blogs and events from this week.

Lockdown Update: 8 May

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In today’s blog we have an important update on how best to interpret employee TERS benefit entitlements and the effect of additional payments by employers to employees participating under the scheme. We shall also touch base on tracking of UIF applications, updates from SARS and cast our eyes forward with respect to ETI.

ETI Increases as a COVID-19 Relief Measure

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As part of the government’s COVID-19 relief measures, the ETI claimable by employers has been increased for the pay period 1 April - 31 July 2020. These changes are now available on our system.

Amended Disaster Management Bills and Level 4 of Lockdown – 5 May

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In this blog we update you on what has come to light from the release of the two amended disaster management bills this past weekend, as well as outlining what employers need to do if employees are returning to work under level 4 of lockdown.