The release of Payroll v2.23.2 includes the implementation of Payroll Tax Tables, which can be viewed by following these steps:

1. Select Payroll_Setup_Tax Profile Maintenance.
2. Select or create a Tax Profile.
3. Click on Rates and Limits in the top right of the panel.
4. Double-click or highlight the tax with a table rate.
5. Select the icon with the down arrow in the top right of the panel.

The Payroll Tax Table will then be displayed.

Additional features included in the Sage 100 Payroll 2.23.2 update include:

• Sage 100 Payroll 2.23.2 now allows users to mask employee Social Security Numbers and direct deposit information when printing reports.
• Users with the appropriate security setup can still view and print the full Social Security Number and direct deposit information.
• The Tax Table Rate Inquiry button has been added to the Tax Rates and Limits window in Tax Profile Maintenance. This allows users to view detailed tax table rate information.
• Oceania taxes are now supported for Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau.

We hope you find this new feature helpful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

For more information, visit the Sage KB – How can I see the tax tables being used for Payroll taxes?

No October Surprises Here

Hello, Sage 100 enthusiasts! It’s that magical time of year when Sage graces us with updates as essential as your morning coffee. So, let’s cut to the chase and break down what’s coming and what you need to do to stay in the game.

First, if you expect an update in October, you can relax. Sage has decided to skip an October payroll update. So, you’ve got a bit more time to prepare for the ones coming in November and December.

November 2023: Tax Table Refresh

Mark your calendar for November 2023 because that’s when a Sage 100 payroll tax table update is dropping. It’s your yearly nudge to ensure your system is current with all the new tax rates and rules. Don’t be the one who sails into 2024 with last year’s tax tables. It’s not a good look.

December 2023: Double Whammy—Payroll and Forms Update

December is shaping up to be a busy month. Not only is Sage rolling out a Payroll update, but they’re also releasing a forms update. The details are still under wraps, but you’ll want to hit “Install” sooner rather than later.

Compatibility Alert

Here’s some vital information: the December update is only compatible with Sage 100 versions 2020 and later. If you’re still hanging onto versions 2018 or 2019 for payroll or 1099s, you’ll need to upgrade before you can apply this update. No exceptions.

The Fine Print: Who Needs to Upgrade

Listen up if you’re using Sage 100 versions 2018 or 2019 (or prior). You’ll need to upgrade to one of the following versions to install the December Payroll and forms update:

• 2023.x
• 2022.x
• 2021.x
• 2020.x

Fail to do so, and you’ll be greeted with a failed update and many tax form headaches.

Legacy Users, Take Note

For those on unsupported legacy versions, you’re not directly impacted by this update. But let’s be honest; you might want to consider joining the rest of us in the current decade.

Looking Ahead: The n-3 Policy.

Starting in 2024, Sage is adopting an n-3 support policy for payroll updates. This means each new update will play nice with the latest version and the three preceding versions of Sage 100. Plan your upgrades accordingly.

Questions? Reach Out

If all this talk of updates and versions puzzled you, don’t hesitate to contact your Sage 100 partner or consultant. They’re the pros who can help you navigate this maze.

The change from Sage on the NY Health Care Workers Bonus is scheduled to be on the 10/27/2022 deployment of the Payroll Tax Update.

To attract talented people into the profession at a time of such significant strain, while also retaining those who have been working so tirelessly these past two years, we must recognize the efforts of our health care and mental hygiene workforce and reward them financially for their service. To do so, as part of the Fiscal Year 2023 New York State Executive Budget legislation, $1.2 billion in funding has been allocated for the payment of bonuses for certain frontline healthcare workers.

New York State Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus (HWB) Program

That tax update will reportedly include a NEW Earnings Tax Rule, -800139, New York Healthcare Worker Bonus. An Earnings Code will need to be setup for this Type of Bonus Payment using that Tax Rule.

That earnings code(s) will be used to pay the employee the amount calculated and approved in order to keep it separated from other earnings. Use the Tax Rule Inquiry to determine what taxes this tax rule will be subject to.

The Employer/Employee will be responsible to properly determine eligibility and bonus requirements when submitting for approval on the appropriate forms from New York State. Aatrix has stated they will not be supporting this program due to state form requirements.

NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus Site Information

Payroll tax updates are downloaded to Sage 100 via an Internet connection by accessing the payroll module and selecting the update option from the utilities menu.