New Feature Alert: Active and Inactive States for Companies
Our system now allows Active and Inactive states for companies within a profile, in cases where companies must be closed, but not deleted.
Posts with Tag "cloud payroll"
5 Reasons You Need Cloud Payroll
This blog takes a closer look at some of the benefits that come with using Cloud Payroll.
How working from home may have cut your tax bill
At SimplePay we love going the extra mile for our customers and their employees. Normally this involves making your payroll obligations a breeze, but sometimes there are aspects of income tax law that we like to highlight as they can benefit both you and your employees!
New Feature: Approver Override
Our new approver override feature allows full admins to approve requests when approvers are on leave.
Budget Speech – 24 February 2021
Our latest blog post covers the changes to payroll announced in the 2021 budget speech.
National Minimum Wage Increase
Our latest blog post covers the increases to the national minimum wages, due to take effect on 1 March 2021.
New Feature: Give Admin and Leave Admin Users Read-only Access
We’ve expanded our permissions functionality to include an option for read-only access.
New Feature: Bulk Assign Leave Policies
You can now bulk assign leave policies to employees not on the company default policy.
TERS Updates for September October Applications
Our blog post today summarises the information contained in the UIF’s update letters for TERS September / October applications.
ETI Refresher and Employer Reconciliation Recap
Today’s blog post contains a refresher on ETI in addition to a filing reminder for those who have not already done so.
TERS: Updates and Clarifications
Our new blog post aims to shed some light on the newly revamped TERS process by detailing some of the changes made.
UI Tweaks for Profile Pages
We’ve made changes to our user interface on profile pages.
Claims Request Expanded to Include Employee Hours Worked
Hourly paid employees can now use self-service to submit their hours worked for the period.
Lockdown Level 2
Today’s blog outlines the changes brought by lockdown level 2, as well as giving a comparison between each level of lockdown
Automatic Quote Generator
We’ve created an automatic quote generator that allows you to receive a formal quote in PDF format straight to your inbox.
PAYE vs Income Tax
We’ve renamed ‘Tax’ on the system to ‘Tax (PAYE)’.
Compassionate Leave is now Family Responsibility Leave on SimplePay
We’ve changed the label for Compassionate Leave to align with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
Self-Service Employee Claim Requests
We have a new opt-in feature for employee claims via self-service.
Business Turnaround and Recovery Programme
Latest blog exploring the new opportunities for businesses, provided by Productivity SA.
Employee Filtering Revamp
We’ve revamped our employee filters to make it more convenient to find and select employees.
New Process for Company Transfers
We’re introducing a new 3-step process for company transfers.
Repo Rate and Employer Loans Interest Rate Cut
The repo rate has been decreased to 3.5%, impacting employer loan benefits from 1 August 2020.
New Feature: EMP201 Breakdowns and Variances
We’ve expanded our EMP201 webview to include breakdowns and variances for PAYE, SDL, UIF and ETI.
COVID-19 Support Measure Timeline and Switching Support Options
The blog today covers an important TERS update, the duration of the main Government support measures and alternate support options for you to explore.
Ending Service on SimplePay
Processes to follow should you sadly need to end service of any type on SimplePay.
Recap for June
Here’s a recap of the new features and important information released this past month.
Commencement of the Protection of Personal Information Act
A brief overview of what has changed since the announcement of POPI’s commencement and how this relates to SimplePay.
Update: June TERS Applications
Update on technical issues experienced in TERS applications for the month of June
Update on TERS May Applications and June Applications Now Live
A brief consolidation on the TERS application process for the month of May and update on June applications.
Expanded Functionality: Download Responses to Electronic UIF Submissions
New feature: retrieve your monthly UIF submission and responses from the UIF effortlessly from SimplePay
New Feature: UIF, SDL and Retirement Deduction Traces
In addition to the existing tax trace and the new ETI trace announced on 5 June 2020, we now also have a UIF, SDL and Retirement Deduction trace.
New Feature: ETI Breakdown and ETI Trace
Our new ETI breakdown and ETI trace provides more information on how ETI is calculated.
New Feature: Show More Payslip Info
We have added a feature that allows you to view all payslip items without previewing the payslip.
Additional COVID-19 ETI Changes
The revised Disaster Management Tax Relief bills have given rise to ETI changes.
New: Foreign Employees Notification
A new notification will alert you of foreign employees when submitting UIF Declarations.
Upcoming ETI changes for the May EMP201
Changes to the Employment Tax Incentive Act have been announced in the Second Revised Draft Disaster Management Bill.
TERS Applications for May Open
This blog provides details on the opening of COVID-19 TERS applications, as well outlining the key differences between this month’s and April’s processes
TERS: Foreign Workers Update
In this blog we reiterate points that were shared in a UIF webinar relating to TERS applications for foreign employees.
Interest Rate Change for Employer Loans
As a result of the latest repo rate change, the official interest rate for employer loans will change effective 1 June 2020.
Submitted Files of UIF Declaration Now Available
You can now download the files for UIF Declarations that were successfully submitted to the Department of Labour.
UIF Submissions Update: 18/05/2020
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
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
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
Update on the electronic UIF submission turnaround time, provided through SimplePay.
Employment Tax Validation Process
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 Update: 8 May
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.
Lockdown Recap Blog #3
This is the third in our series of lockdown recap blogs, providing a wide array of information to help you through lockdown
Lockdown Update – 29 April
Updates and clarifications on the TERS payouts and employer payments, expansion of the deferment of PAYE, as well as other topical news
Lockdown Update – 28 April
A summary of the key points from the Minister For Finance’s speech last Friday, outlining the path forwards.
Lockdown Update – 24 April
Updates on the distribution of TERS funding to employees, expansion of the TERS benefit and TERS application tracking.
Lockdown Update – 23 April
This blog summarises both updates to the TERS process and details of the new economic measures that were revealed by President Ramaphosa to aid businesses.
Form UI-2.7 for Employees Terminated with Codes 9, 10, 17, 18 or 19
You can now download pre-populated UI-2.7 forms for employees terminated with codes 9, 10, 17, 18 or 19.
Update to TERS Application Channel
Employers can no longer apply to TERS via email. A new online application method is now available.
Lockdown Recap #2
A supplementary summary of the developments that have occurred over past week, in addition to answers to further frequently asked questions.
COVID-19 UIF Quick Reference Guide
In an effort to alleviate payroll strain and to make the various UIF codes and forms simpler for employers to understand, we have put together a summary of how these all work.
Support for Business – COVID-19 TERS
An overview of the COVID-19 TERS scheme, detailing the requirements, rewards and process involved for businesses.
COVID-19 Lockdown – Support For Business
Brief overview on schemes that could provide support to businesses in general, as well as for SMMEs
COVID-19 Lockdown – 27 March to 16 April 2020
On Monday 23 March, President Ramphosa announced a 21 day lockdown from 23:59 on Thursday 26 March. Read more in this blog post.
Interest Rate Change for Employer Loans
The repo rate has decreased by 100 basis points, resulting in the official interest rate for employer loans changing to 6.25%.
Interest Rate Change for Employer Loans
The repo rate has decreased by 25 basis points, resulting in the official interest rate for employer loans changing to 7.25%.
QuickBooks Integration Upgrade
We have upgraded our integration with QuickBooks.
Expansion of Custom Items Based on System Items
We’ve expanded our feature for custom items based on existing system items.
We’re App Partner of the Year Finalists
SimplePay is delighted and proud to announce that we have been chosen by Xero as a finalist for the App Partner of the Year: South Africa.
Interim Filing Season Now Open
The Interim Employer Reconciliation filing season with SARS is now open and ends on 31 October 2019.
CF Registration
You can pre-register for access to the new online platform for the Compensation Fund.
Interest Rate Change for Employer Loans
The repo rate has decreased by 25 basis points, resulting in the official interest rate for employer loans changing to 7.5%.
Override Payslip End Dates in Bulk
You can now change payslip dates in bulk.
Tax Return Submissions Are Open
You can now inform your employees that they file their tax returns via eFiling and the MobiApp