This article outlines which IRP5 codes are to be used when capturing a other lumpsum payment. It is mandatory for users to also apply for a tax directive from SARS.
As per the SARS Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) Other lump sum payments.
Examples include:
- A Lump sum payment paid/payable by an employer due to normal termination of service (e.g. resignation or retirement), which is NOT a ‘severance benefit’, MUST be reflected under this code
- Antedate salary/pension’ extending over previous years of assessment
- Lump sum payments from unapproved funds
- Gratuities paid due to normal termination of service (e.g. Resignation or a lump sum paid upon retirement where employee is below 55 years of age)
- Proceeds from an employer owned insurance policy (risk policy) where the employer premiums were NOT included as a taxable benefit in the employee’s income since the later of:
o The date on which employer become policy holder; or
o From 1 March 2012.
o (i.e. proceeds/benefits are not exempt i.t.o. section 10(1)(gG) of the Income Tax Act) - Proceeds paid from an employer owned insurance policy (other than a risk policy) where the employer premiums were NOT included as a taxable benefit in the employee’s income since commencement date of policy (i.e. proceeds/benefits are not exempt i.t.o. section 10(1)(gG) of the Income Tax Act).
Note: Code 3957 MUST only be used for foreign service income.
Create an earning line with the taxability as “Never Taxable” (since the payroll is not required to calculate the tax liability on this amount since the directive will provide the calculated tax from SARS) with the IRP5 code of 3907.
The tax liability amount specific to the directive should be processed on an Additional Tax line with an IRP5 code of 4102 (not Tax on Lumpsum 4115).
The Directive Number must be entered on the Information Screen of the employee on the Statutory Details Tab.
TIP: The employee's tax status must not be adjusted.
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