Apart from the recent announcement from COIDA regarding the maximum earnings amount being increased to R 506 473 per annum (up from R 484 200 per annum) please be advised of the revised Return of Earnings Form (W.As.8) to be used for the assessment period 1 March 2021 to 28 Feb 2022. The new form comes into effect immediately and the Gazette 44302 that deals with this can be found here.

Remember that the return must be submitted by 31 May 2021. The portal for submitting the return will be opened as of 1 April 2021 and will be available until 31 May 2021. Employers are encouraged to use the online service.