What’s New in Version 24.4.4

This week’s release introduces a robust set of enhancements across Konsise, focusing on improving visibility, simplifying client communications, enhancing IRP6 workflows, and introducing deeper functionality within Entity Management. Here’s everything new in Version 24.4.4.

A Deeper Look: New Features

A New Company Payroll Report

We’ve introduced a Company Payroll Report that provides a detailed breakdown of EMP201 Statement of Account values. You’ll now see values displayed per period as well as a 12-month summary. This report was developed in response to a request from one of our large corporate clients to simplify their reconciliation process, and we’re pleased to make it available to all Konsise users.

More Flexibility in Client Communications

We heard from users that some taxpayers struggled with the OTP verification process in the client communication feature. To support smoother communication, OTP is now optional. Admins can switch OTP off directly from their client communication configuration settings, giving them control over the experience their taxpayers receive.

Client Communications Extended to IRP6 for Companies

Client communications for IRP6 were previously limited to individuals. With this release, companies can now receive IRP6-related client communication as well, delivering a more consistent process across entity types.

New Report: Estimated Taxable Income for Individuals

Users told us they wanted a way to review Estimated Taxable Income (ETI) data separately from the full bulk submission process so they could analyse this information earlier. The new Estimated Taxable Income Report for Individuals offers a clean, standalone view that loads faster and integrates more seamlessly into users’ internal tax workflows.

Improvements That Make Workflows Smoother

IRP6 Submission Button Now at the Top

To align IRP6 with VAT201 and EMP201 forms, the 'Submit to SARS' button has been relocated to the top of the page. A small change, but one that makes the layout more intuitive and consistent across tax types.

Early IRP6 Requests for February Year-End Entities

Tax practitioners often begin working on February year-end clients months ahead of the deadline. We now request IRP6 returns earlier for these entities, giving practitioners more time to review, prepare, and file.

Payment Due / Nil Return Emails from Bulk Submission

Whether a submission is made from a card or through bulk actions, Konsise now ensures payment due and nil return emails are sent via the client communication system—no more gaps. The process is now uniform.

Performance Boost for ITA34 Data Processing

To tackle loading delays in the Individual Bulk Submission view, we’ve implemented batch and thread limiting when processing ITA34 data. This behind-the-scenes improvement ensures every ITA34 record is captured and displayed as expected.

Bugs Squashed in This Release

We resolved several user-reported issues, especially around IRP6. Highlights include:

• Fixed a failure affecting Retrieve Companies on large accounts
• Ensured ITA34 data is available after both card and bulk submissions
• Resolved various IRP6 submission and IRP6 PDF issues
• Fixed cases where IRP6 entity names did not pull through to eFiling
• Corrected a scenario where deleting non-IRP6 filings cleared related contact details
• Repaired email routing so replies go to the correct user
• Corrected IRP6 comment behaviour when tax on ETI was below the auto-calculated amount
• Fixed a validation bug for ITR14

These fixes strengthen the stability of IRP6 submissions and client communications. Two high-usage areas across our user base.

Entity Management Enhancements

Introducing Many-to-Many Share Transfers

Previously, share transfers in Konsise were limited to simple one-to-one movements, one shareholder transferring one certificate to another person.

We’ve expanded this dramatically.

Users can now perform many-to-many share transfers, enabling:

• Multiple shareholders
• Multiple certificates
• Multiple share ranges
• Complex transfer scenarios

This enhancement provides Entity Management with the flexibility required for real-world corporate actions, significantly reducing the need for manual workarounds.

Why This Release Matters

This update is all about speed, flexibility, and clarity. We’ve simplified workflows (IRP6 improvements), expanded reporting (new payroll and ETI reports), made communication easier (OTP control and company IRP6 comms), and strengthened Entity Management with long-awaited share transfer functionality.

Most importantly, every improvement stems from user feedback. Thank you for continuing to share insights that help us enhance Konsise for everyone.