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200803125348913
Last Modified Date:
Mon Apr 06 12:08:04 UTC 2026
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Import the Test Run IRP5 file into SARS e@syFile™ Employer
Description

A Test Run allows you to validate tax certificates data in the South African Revenue Services (SARS) software, e@syFile™ Employer. No actual data imports.

This is step 7 of the RSA SARS Submission Utility.

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Import the IRP5 payroll file into SARS e@syFile™ Employer

  1. Log in to SARS e@syFile™ Employer.
  2. Select the Company.
  3. Select the Period of Recon.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. Click Import Payroll File.
  6. Click Select File.
  7. Browse to the folder where you saved the IRP5 file.
  8. Select the file, then click Open.
  9. The selected file is ready to import.
    Click OK to import.
    Ready to import the IRP5 file.
    The system verifies all data during the import process.
    The onscreen message indicates the status of the import:
    • passed validation
    • passed validation with warnings
    • failed validation

 Import the Test Run File result.

  1. Click OK to return to the Dashboard.
  2. Access the Import Payroll File Log to review details if the file failed or have warnings.

Next steps

Now that you've successfully imported your test file, you can continue with importing the Live Run file. Thereafter, you can complete your declaration and submit to SARS.

  1. Generate your Live Run IRP file for the SARS submission.
  2. Import your Live Run IRP5 file into SARS e@syFile™ Employer.
  3. Complete your declaration and submit EMP501 and tax certificates to SARS.
    For steps to complete the process, refer to the SARS e@syFile™ TC Employer Guide.
  4. Issue and distribute tax certificates to employees.

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For assistance on steps to complete your declaration and submission to SARS, contact your Business Partner consultant, or the SARS contact centre.

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