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+date: 2026-01-05
+title: 1.2026.296.236
+description: SQL Payroll version 1.2026.296.236 changelog
+slug: 1.2026.296.236
+hide_table_of_contents: false
+---
+
+Updates database to v147, adds Employment Contract Stamp Duty entry, prepares for 2026 with updated payroll/tax calculations, and includes various enhancements and fixes. (*236*)
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+## Database
+
+Database upgraded to version **147**
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+## Features
+
+- Added **Employment Contract Stamp Duty** data entry and listing (#6205)
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+---
+
+## Updates
+
+- Updated **Payroll calculator** for year 2026
+- Updated **Income tax EA & EC reports** for year 2026
+- Updated **PCB calculation** for year 2026
+- Added prompt for **Leave Entitlement** and **Expiring Passport/Permit** reminders upon logon (#6220)
+- Increased **Ref1** and **Ref2** field lengths to 50 characters (#6223)
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+---
+
+## Bug Fixes
+
+- Fixed `PR.EPF.BorangA.2009.Report` Bil column to support 3 digits
+- Fixed **Hong Leong Bank Connect Biz** file format missing bank codes (#6243)
+- Fixed typo in **Income Tax EA and EC 2025 reports**