IS YOUR PAYROLL COMPLIANT WITH SOUTH AFRICAN TAX LAWS?

Absolute payroll accuracy is critical for every organisation to ensure full compliance with South Africa’s complex and evolving tax regulations. Payroll errors can lead to significant financial exposure, particularly during SARS audits. Our payroll audit and review services are designed to help you identify risks, correct discrepancies, and align your payroll structure with applicable legislation—before any issues arise.

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WHY IS PAYROLL COMPLIANCE SO IMPORTANT?

When SARS or union representatives initiate an audit, the last thing you want is to scramble for answers. South African payroll legislation is complex and frequently updated. Ensuring your payroll is structured correctly not only safeguards against non-compliance but also improves internal governance, operational efficiency, and employee trust.You don’t need to navigate this alone—we’re here to help.

OUR EXPERTISE

We are specialists in payroll tax accuracy and compliance, with extensive experience in:

Employee benefit structuring
Tax treatment of remuneration and reward
Employee communication and compliance governance
Payroll best practice implementation

We conduct in-depth payroll reviews and audits to assess the completeness, accuracy, and compliance of payroll systems and wage-type structures from a statutory tax perspective. This includes aligning with company policies, bargaining agreements, fund rules, insurer premiums, and statutory legislation.

Our PAYROLL AUDIT PROCESS

We work closely with your team to gather and consolidate relevant payroll data for review. Our typical process includes:

Data Collection

Data Consolidation

Recalculation and Verification of Payroll Elements

Wage-Type Set-Up Assessment

IRP5 source code compliance

OUTCOMES OF A WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Following a thorough payroll review, you will receive:

A detailed report outlining findings, payroll risks, and recommended best practices
A full Excel appendix with recalculated payroll tax elements
A wage-type matrix highlighting incorrect or inconsistent tax treatments
A final feedback session to present results and support implementation

ALREADY UNDER AN AUDIT BY SARS

If SARS is already conducting a payroll review, we can assist by:

Reviewing and compiling corporate, ETI, and PAYE documentation
Performing and/or validating reconciliation processes
Addressing any identified discrepancies
Attending onsite visits to manage the audit process effectively
Handling any further SARS follow-up requests

If a SARS audit has concluded and resulted in a “Letter of Findings,” we can assist with formal responses, mitigate risk, and support negotiation before any assessment is raised.

WHY CHOOSE US

We are trusted experts in the field of payroll tax compliance, with deep technical tax knowledge spanning employee remuneration, tax structuring, and legislative frameworks. Our team includes highly experienced payroll specialists and in-house tax attorneys, enabling us to support clients holistically—including navigating the Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP) with ease. We maintain a strong working relationship with the VDU (Voluntary Disclosure Unit) within SARS, ensuring a seamless, well-managed disclosure process when historical payroll risks or non-compliance are identified.

From detailed payroll tax audits to proactive advisory and dispute resolution, we are confident there is no payroll scenario too complex for us to handle. Partner with us to ensure your payroll is accurate, compliant, and future-fit.

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