You need to retrieve the most recent RPNs for all employees before processing pay each period. If no RPNs are available, apply emergency tax and Universal Social Charge (USC). This guide walks you through retrieving and importing RPNs using your Revenue Online Service (ROS) digital certificate.

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Retrieve RPNs

1. On the top toolbar, go to Direct Payroll Reporting, then select RPN.
2. Select Retrieve RPNs.
    TIP: If your ROS login details already appear, skip to step 8.>
3. Under ROS Digital Certificate, select Browse.
4. Select Certificate Files (*.p12, *.p12.bac, *.bac), then select Open.
   • If you can't see the file, choose All Files (*.*)
   • If you recently downloaded a new certificate, select the one with the most recent Date Modified
   • If it still does not appear, download your ROS Certificate again
5. Enter your ROS digital certificate password, then select the Save password to Sage Payroll check box.
   • If the password fails, check for typos or expired certificates. Download your ROS Certificate
6. Confirm your ROS login credentials.
7. Select Next, then check the details on the Review RPN Details screen.
    TIP: To view an employee's RPN breakdown, click info 
8. If there are no new RPNs to import, select Close, then continue to enter time and pay.
9. If the information is correct, select Import, then select Export Details.
10. To print the report, select Printer. To save a PDF copy, select Save. To close the report, select X in the top right corner.
11. Select Finish, then continue to enter time and pay.