PAYE, SDL & Withholding Tax – Six-Monthly Returns

This article aims to give you, S R Auditor’s esteemed client, an overview of your obligation to file with TRA the following three half-yearly returns:

  1. Withholding Taxes Statement and Payment of Tax Withheld (Download Form)
  2. PAYE Statement and Payment of Tax Withheld (Download Form)
  3. Skills and Development Levy (SDL) Employer’s Half Year Certificate (Download Form)

The following are some important notes:

  1. Submission of each of the above return is due within thirty (30) days after the end of each six month calendar period (i.e. 30 July for the period of Jan-Jun and 30 January for the period of Jul-Dec)
  2. A NIL-statement should be filed in case no payment was made or credited or payment was made but no tax withheld for some reasons.
  3. Penalties are applicable for delay in submission of all the above returns.
  4. As of July 2021, these should be filed physically at TRA offices. Ensure you maintain a copy.

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