IRP5 / IT3(a)

What is an IRP5/IT3(a)?

An IRP5/IT3(a) is the employee tax certificate issued at year‑end showing total remuneration, deductions, and PAYE withheld.

Think of it like this…

It’s the employee’s year‑end payslip for SARS.

Why does it matter?

• Employees need it to file personal tax returns
• Must match amounts declared in your EMP501
• Errors cause filing delays and queries

Best practice

Validate employee details (ID, tax number, addresses) before year‑end.