[Post Date: 13 August 2026]
Issue:
When attempting to submit an IRP6 202701 return for individuals aged 75 and older, the following validation error may be displayed: “Invalid Rebate amount for persons over 75.”
Affected Services:
IRP6 returns unable to submit – for persons 75 over
Date First Reported: 7 July 2026
Status
[13 August 2026] We have completed our investigation on the GreatSoft side and confirmed that the issue appears to be related to SARS functionality.
The issue has been escalated to SARS, and SARS has confirmed that the issue will be resolved as part of the patch fix scheduled for Friday, 14 August 2026.
Fix Timeline
[13 August 2026] SARS has confirmed that the issue will be resolved in the patch fix scheduled for Friday, 14 August 2026.
Workaround
[13 August 2026] No workaround is currently available, if submissions are urgent, please use eFiling as a temporary workaround.
Please keep an eye on this page for updates. We appreciate your patience. If you have urgent concerns, feel free to contact our support team at support@greatsoft.co.za or call us at 021 531 7180.
