Revert back to a Previous Tax Year

Created on 17 February 2020 | Last modified on 25 August 2026

Summary

How to access a Previous Tax Year in Sage Payroll Classic.

Click the dropdown on Current period: end date in the black navigation bar.
Click Previous Tax Year and choose tax year from the dropdown menu.

NOTE:

If you don’t see the Current Period Tab, maximise the browser Zoom.
Click Continue on the bottom-right hand side of your screen.
A pop-up message will appear that you’re now in your chosen Previous Tax Year.
Click OK to continue.

You won't be able to terminate an employee or employ an employee again in the previous year.

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