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MAS 90 Tax Tables Updates for Q2 2009 Changes (3/27/09)

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I’ve just noticed that the tax tables for MAS 90 and MAS 200 have been updated and given a new date of 3/27/09. These tax table downloads are cumulative — so if you’re unsure whether you have applied the tables previously then you can download this latest update and receive all prior changes.

By all appearances the only changes were to non-resident alien tax tables. The most recent prior update was dated 2/27/09 and that update contained the latest federal withholding tables as mandated by the IRS.

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You can:
Read about the latest changes here
Download the 3/27/09 MAS90 and MAS200 payroll tax tables here

2009 MAS90 Q1 IRD for 941 – All Versions

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ird-2009-mas90-mas200Sage just released  program fixes to allow Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 (works with Extended Enterprise) to print the new 941 forms for 2009.

Unlike prior years, these fixes are not in the form of an official IRD (aka Interim Release Disk). Instead the program fixes have been added to the service update releases for versions 4.1+.

You can also download individual fixes (helpful for those using third party add-ons or Extended Solutions that may not play well with the latest update).

What’s Changed ?

Quarterly 941 printing has been updated for the 2009 IRS changes to the 941 form.

The following fields have been added:

  • COBRA Premium Assist. Payments
  • Individuals Provided COBRA Assistance

The following fields have been removed:

  • Prior Quarter Social Sec/Medicare
  • Additions to Federal Tax
  • Additions to Social Sec/Medicare

The 941 Form and Schedule B have been updated with 2009 IRS changes to the form. Changes are applicable to Report Formats:

  • Entire form
  • Pre-Printed Form
  • Worksheet

Here are the most direct links for the latest 941 updates.

Option one – for those on MAS90 or MAS200 version 4.1+

Download the latest service update – this contains all the 941 form changes plus NJ payroll tax changes.

The new 941 layout (as well as tax law changes required for payroll users in New Jersey) may be downloaded as part of a complete service update package.

Version 4.30 Service Update 10 (read What’s New)

Version 4.20 Service Update 23 (read What’s New)

Version 4.10 Service Update 22 (read What’s New)

Note: Service Updates are only issued for versions 4.10 and higher of Sage MAS 90 and 200. Consult your Sage Business Partner prior to applying service updates. Be sure to have a backup. Always eat your vegetables. Your mileage may vary. Void if spindled, mutilated or tag is removed from mattress.

Option two – download the individual program fixes

If you’re unable to download a complete service update because you’re on a version where the update isn’t available or you have modifications that might not work with a service update you can download each fix individually.

Here are direct links to the individual program fixes – for versions 3.71 to 4.30

IMPORTANT: There are several manual steps which you must follow after downloading the following patches. Be sure to read the instructions closely.

MAS 90 & MAS 200 EES (Extended Enterprise) v1.0 to 1.2 –  PR4030-T

MAS 90 & MAS 200 v4.30 – PR4025-T

MAS 90 & MAS 200 v4.20 – PR4029-T

MAS 90 & MAS 200 v4.10 – PR4028-T

MAS 90 & MAS 200 v4.05 – PR4027-T

MAS 90 & MAS 200 v4.00 – PR4026-T

MAS 90 & MAS 200 v3.71 – PR3059-T

2009 IRD (Interim Release Disk) for Sage MAS90 and MAS 200 Payroll due soon

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MAS90 Accounting SoftwareLooks as if there will be an Interim Release disk coming for each of the supported versions of Sage MAS 90 and 200 (and SQL). This will be in addition to the Service Update that was released on March 26 and included fixes for the Payroll 941 form changes and New Jersey payroll tax changes.

Some users had noted that they were unable to load a full service update due to the existence of third party enhancements which may require customization prior to loading a full service update.

The Interim Release Disks (there will be separate ones for the 2009 941 tax form as well as the NJ tax law) will first be available for the newest versions of Sage MAS 90 and 200 with releases for older versions following.

When available these IRD (Interim Release Disks) will be posted in the Sage Online Support Services (SOSS ) area.

Anyone needing to file immediately (and who is on version 4.3) can use the new integrated electronic tax filing that is included with the latest version of Sage MAS 90 and 200.

2009 MAS90 and MAS200 IRD Download Links

Version 4.30 – Sage Extended Enterprise Edition – PR4030-TSage 2009 IRD 941

Update for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 2009 941 and other tax changes now available

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Kudos to Robert Wood, a Central Florida Sage MAS 90, MAS 200, Businessworks and Peachtree consultant, for spotting the release of Service Update 10 for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 version 4.3.

This release changes the MAS90 and MAS200’s version of the IRS Form 941 to meet  new federal guidelines mandated for 2009. Below are some of the instructions that you’ll need to follow in order to make this change.service-update-mas90-941

We recommend only installing updates after conferring with your Sage Business Partner. They have the experience to tell you whether you’ll also need to upgrade any third party solutions (usually not) or if you’ll need to perform any secondary steps when installing the service update.

Please be sure to read the installation instructions on this update thoroughly. If you’re printing the 941 form so that you can file it then you’ll have some additional manual steps (outlined below) in order to complete the update.

If you have no need for the latest 941 or other payroll tax related enhancements and are not otherwise experiencing any issues with error conditions then I recommend not loading service updates (Exception – I will always load service updates during the initial upgrade).

941 Form and Schedule B 2009 Update:

Quarterly 941 Printing has been updated for the 2009 IRS changes to the 941 Form.

The following fields have been added:

COBRA Premium Assist. Payments
Individuals Provided COBRA Assist.
The following fields have been removed:
Prior Quarter Social Sec/Medicare
Additions to Federal Tax
Additions to Social Sec/Medicare

The 941 Form and Schedule B have been updated with 2009 IRS changes to the form.
Changes are applicable to Report Formats “Entire Form”, “Pre-printed Form” and “Worksheet”.

Entire Form:
Lines 12a and 12b have been added to the 941 Form
Lines 7e through 7h have been removed from the 941 Form
The year on the 941 Form has been changed to 2009
Changes to the text of the 941 Form and Schedule B

Pre-printed Form:
Amounts will print for lines 12a and 12b.
Amounts will no longer print for lines 7e through 7h

NOTE: The “Pre-printed Form” format has been designed based on the downloaded 941.pdf
from the IRS website. Since the IRS has not yet released the alignment requirements for the
“Pre-printed” format it is recommended either the “Entire Form” or “Worksheet” formats be used.

If you use the “Pre-printed Form” format the alignment may need to be adjusted or the form may
need to modified.

Instructions:
If you are on 4.30.0.xx (regardless of service update) and have done 941 processing in prior
years before installing 4.30 Service Update 10 you will need to process the following:

1. Using Windows Explorer, browse to the ..\MAS90\Reports directory and rename the following
files in the ..\###-###\ and ..\###-xxx\ folders (xxx = company code) if present:
• PR941A.rpt (example: pr941a.rpt.2008 report)
• PRSCHB.rpt (example: prschb.rpt 2008 report)
• PR941P.rpt (example: pr941p.rpt 2008 report)
• PRSCHP.rpt (example: prschp.rpt 2008 report)

2. Install Service Update 10.

3. Open Payroll / Period End / Quarterly 941 Printing. Click ‘OK to the message “The Crystal
RPT file for ###-xxx (xxx being company code) does not exist. The default form will be used.
Ok”.

Worksheet:
Lines 12a and 12b have been added to the Quarterly 941
Lines 7e through 7h have been removed from the Quarterly 941 Worksheet
Changes to the text of the Quarterly 941 Worksheet

Download Service Update for supported versions of MAS 90 or MAS 200

MAS90 Service Update for 4.30 Released (SU 9)

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Sage Software have released their service update 9 for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200. These service updates are cumulative and contain all prior fixes. To update your Sage MAS 90 or MAS 200 please first make a backup, verify that you have no third party enhancements which may require and update and then download the fix from our link below.

As a general rule of thumb we recommend that if you are NOT experiencing any issues with your Sage MAS 90 or MAS 200 that you not install the update UNLESS advised to do so by a competent Sage consultant. Generally we always update to the latest service update prior to calling Sage for any technical support issues because their advise will almost always be to update to the latest release.

We recommend you always work with a competent Sage Business Partner to assist in updating your software. Please always back up your data prior to any major updates.

Link: Download Sage MAS 90 Service Update 9

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Sage MAS90 4.3 Service Update 9

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