SOURCE CODE DESCRIPTIONS IRP5 code 3659

Normal Income Codes

in the electronic file IRP5 code 3659 is used for: Arbitration award (Excl). The non-taxable portion of a settlement agreement between an employer and an employee as ordered by Court. Also including all awards allocated via a settlement out of Court or in respect of Labour disputes. Code 3659 MUST only be used for foreign service income.

The prescribed Length of IRP5 code 3659 in the electronic file is: N15.

All income and deduction components (e.g. salary, commission, allowances, benefits, medical contributions, employer information, etc.) must be reported against the applicable code as prescribed in the GUIDE FOR CODES APPLICABLE TO EMPLOYEES’ TAX CERTIFICATES PAYE-AE-06-G4.

The abbreviations used within the description of the relevant codes mean:
• PAYE: Income is subject to the deduction of Employees’ Tax and will also be taxed when the income tax assessment for the employee is processed.
• IT: Income is not subject to the deduction of Employees’ Tax but will also be taxed when the income tax assessment for the employee is processed.
• Excl: Income is not subject to the deduction of Employees’ Tax and will also not be taxed when the Income Tax assessment for the employee is processed.
• Excl/PAYE: Depending on the circumstances described in the legislation, the income is either subject to both PAYE and Income Tax, or it is excluded from both PAYE and Income Tax