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PAYE Calendar
Plan each monthly EMP201 declaration and payment, plus the interim and annual EMP501 reconciliation periods. Use it to coordinate payroll cut-offs, approvals and supporting records before SARS deadlines.
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Tax Calendar
See recurring SARS, CIPC, payroll and business-compliance tasks in one planning resource. Assign responsibility early and prepare returns, payments and supporting documents before they become urgent.
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Employer Checklist
Review the records and recurring controls required when employing staff in South Africa. It covers employee files, contracts, payroll inputs, payslips, leave, PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA and reconciliation evidence.
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VAT Calculator
Separate the VAT portion from a VAT-inclusive amount or add VAT to an exclusive price. Use the result for quotations and planning, then confirm the actual tax treatment and supporting invoice before filing.
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PAYE Calculator
Estimate monthly employee tax from the remuneration information entered. The result is a planning estimate and should be checked against current SARS tables, payroll settings, taxable benefits and employee circumstances.
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Overtime Calculator
Estimate overtime pay using the employee’s base remuneration, overtime hours and selected multiplier. Confirm the employee’s working arrangement, applicable legislation or agreement and approved time records before payroll.
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Salary Calculator
Compare gross remuneration with selected payroll deductions to estimate take-home pay. Use it for planning salary scenarios, while confirming PAYE, benefits, allowances and statutory deductions in the payroll system.
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Leave Calculator
Estimate leave accrual from an employee’s service period and working pattern. Reconcile the result to employment terms, leave already taken, payroll balances and any applicable collective agreement.
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How to Start a Business in South Africa
Work through company structure, CIPC registration, banking, tax, bookkeeping and employer setup in a practical sequence. The guide also explains the records and monthly controls needed after registration.
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Bookkeeping Explained
Learn how invoices, receipts, bank transactions and supplier documents become an accurate accounting ledger. The guide explains reconciliations, debtor and creditor control, VAT coding and useful monthly reports.
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What Documents Do I Need for SARS Filing Season?
Use a detailed checklist for income, deductions, assets, investments, medical information and business records. It also explains why reconciliations and valid supporting evidence matter if SARS requests verification.
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What Happens If I Submit My Tax Return Late?
Understand how overdue returns can lead to administrative penalties, interest and delayed tax compliance. The guide explains how to identify missing periods, prepare accurate returns and address outstanding SARS items.
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How Much Does Payroll Outsourcing Cost?
See how employee numbers, payroll frequency, variable pay, branches, leave, reporting and compliance work influence the fee. The guide also explains onboarding, year-to-date balances and what should be included in scope.
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What Is Provisional Tax?
Understand who may be a provisional taxpayer and how estimated taxable income affects the first, second and possible top-up payments. The guide highlights cash-flow planning and the risk of unsupported estimates.
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VAT Registration Guide
Determine whether taxable turnover may require compulsory registration or support a voluntary application. The guide covers turnover classification, application evidence, effective dates, invoicing and post-registration controls.
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Payroll Compliance Guide
Follow the payroll process from approved employee changes and hours to payslips, payment and accounting entries. It also covers PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201 declarations, EMP501 reconciliations and record retention.
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POPIA Compliance
Build practical controls for collecting, using, sharing, retaining and securely disposing of personal information. The resource covers access management, operator relationships, data-subject requests and incident response.
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PAIA Manual
Understand what a PAIA manual should communicate about available records and the process for requesting access. Review responsible contacts, request procedures, fees, grounds for refusal and related POPIA information.
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Privacy Policy
Read what personal information Orion Moon may collect, why it is processed and how it is protected. The policy also explains sharing, retention, cookies, access requests and available privacy rights.
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