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The Daily Insight

What are the 4 taxes levied on employers?

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Sarah Duran

Published Feb 28, 2026

FICA Taxes

  • Social Security employee contribution: 6.2%
  • Social Security employer contribution: 6.2%
  • Medicare employee contribution: 1.45%
  • Medicare employer contribution: 1.45%2

    Is SDL compulsory in South Africa?

    If an employer becomes liable, they need to register for SDL. Any employer whose total remuneration subject to SDL (leviable amount) paid/due to all its employees over the next 12 month period won’t exceed R500 000. If this is the reason for exemption, these types of employers are not required to register to pay SDL.

    When must EMP201 be submitted?

    COMPLETING THE MONTHLY EMPLOYER DECLARATION (EMP201) The amounts deducted or withheld by you, the employer, must be paid to SARS on a monthly basis by completing the EMP201. You need to submit your EMP201 and the payment, if applicable, within 7 days after the end of each month, e.g. by the 7th of each month.

    How do I claim my SDL levy?

    Requirements to claim Skills Development Levies:

    1. Register as a Skills Development Facilitator (SDF)
    2. Submit a Workplace Skills Plan (WSP), indicating training planned for the next reporting period.
    3. Submit an Annual Training Report (ATR) as proof of the training conducted during the previous reporting period.

    Who is exempt from paying skills development levy?

    SDL Exemption The following employers will be exempt from paying SDL: Employers whose annual salary bill for the coming 12 month period won’t exceed the prescribed amount of R500 000 – there is no need for these employers to register.

    Do you have to comply with IRS wage Levy?

    However, with some proper procedures in place, employers should have no problem complying with a wage levy. This Insight provides employers a short guide for dealing with IRS wage levies.

    How long does an employer have to pay a levy?

    Employers generally have at least one full pay period after receiving a Form 668-W(ICS) or 668-W(C)DO, Notice of Levy on Wages, Salary and Other Income (or other levy form) before they are required to send any funds from their employee’s wages to the IRS.

    What should I do if I get a levy against my employee?

    Encourage your employees that have a levy placed on their wages to contact the IRS as soon as possible to discuss a release of levy and resolution of their tax liability. The Internal Revenue Code allows for continuous levies with respect to wages, salaries and certain other types of property.

    What kind of tax form do I need to levy my salary?

    The IRS generally uses Form 668–W(ICS) or 668-W(C)DO to levy an individual’s wages, salary (including fees, bonuses, commissions, and similar items) or other income.