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Payroll Setup & Maintenance: CP39 setup and configuration

Information on generating the CP39 text file, setting up tax submission details under Addresses & Account No., and selecting the correct folder when saving the file.

To set up the CP39:

  1. Go to Housekeeping.

  2. Select Setup.

  3. Select Addresses & Account No.

  4. In Addresses & Account No., click the button Search.

  5. Under List Addresses & Account No., Select 21 TAX.

  6. Go to the tab Your Company Registered Information.

  7. Key In the Employer File No. and Income Tax File No. in the field. Note: Ensure that each employee has the correct tax number under the appropriate category for CP39 compliance. This step is crucial to avoid processing errors.

  8. Under the APS - Auto Pay System section.

  9. For the field APS Format No. In Aps_Set.DBF.

  10. Select 55—tax from the dropdown list.

  11. Go to the Government.

  12. Select Income Tax Reports.

  13. In Government Reports.

  14. Select CP 39.

  15. Click the Disk button.

  16. You can choose which folder you would like to save the text file to.

  17. You will be generating the text file.

  18. Before submitting the text file, you need to zip the text file first. Note: If the "Use Deduction 15 as CP38/CP39" setting is unticked for an employee, they will still appear in the CP39 text file with a zero amount. This is expected behavior and acceptable for submission.

  19. Right-click on the text file.

  20. Select Send to, compressed (zipped).

  21. For more details in e-dataPCB submission go to the following link:

Notes / Common Issues

  • Employees Appearing in CP39 Export with Zero Amounts: This is normal behavior when "Use Deduction 15 as CP38/CP39" is unticked. Ensure that this setting is configured correctly if you want to exclude employees entirely from the export.

  • Ensuring Correct Tax Numbers: Double-check that all employees have the correct tax numbers under the appropriate category to avoid processing errors.

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