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Sage 100 Box 13-Retirement Error When eFiling

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Several of my 90 Minds Group members have encountered an issue when processing Sage 100 payroll for year-end 2016. Specifically this error appears when transmitting W-2 information via the e-Filing / Aatrix integration within Sage 100.

The message appears as below:

If Box 13-Retirement is checked, then box 12D or 12E  or 12 AA or 12 BB must be greater than $0.00 [ x error(s)]

 

According to Aatrix, the error is not a fatal error but is displayed to warn that data is being entered in a manner inconsistent with IRS guidelines. There are no plans to fix. Please check with your tax advisor about the proper entry fo the data. If advised by your tax advisor you should be able to skip the error and continue processing by clicking “Continue without correcting”

 

Sage 100 Payroll 2.0 – First Look

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Sage have released a set of 3 videos spotlighting changes they expect to introduce in Sage 100 Payroll 2.0 which is slated for release with Sage 100 2018.

With this update, Sage brings payroll to business framework standards which means many underlying data tables will be updated and standard reports become customizable with the use of Crystal Reports.

All features shown below are subject to change until final release.

 

Sage 100 Payroll 2.0 Setup

Highlights: 

  • Can now begin processing the next payroll quarter without closing the last
  • Benefit codes are now referred to as time off
  • All time off descriptions can be changed (previously only 3rd)
  • Can reset time off limits based on employee anniversary date

 

Sage 100 Payroll 2.0 Employee Maintenance

Highlights:

  • Employee name up to 40 characters
  • Up to 25 character middle name
  • Up to 4 character suffix
  • The main tab adds second phone number, extension, and phone type drop box along with primary number checkbox
  • New medical coverage fields which are stored in a calendar year history file
  • Up to 9 separate pay rates

 

 

Sage 100 Payroll 2.0 – New Payroll Setup Wizard

Highlights:

    • Setup multiple state and tax jurisdictions
    • Time Off replaces Benefits terminology
    • Reset time off at end of benefit year or employee anniversary date
    • Deductions can prompt to recalculate all deductions or only automatic deductions
    • Payroll history now retained at least 4 years
    • eFiling check history retained at least 4 years

Sage 100 Cloud Giveaway

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Sage 100c and Sage 100 Tax Tables for 2016 Now Available

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Sage have posted updates to their annual Year-End 2016 tax center which feature updates by product for:

  • Sage 100
  • Sage 100c

 

Included in Sage’s resources are:

Sage 100 IRD (Interim Release Downloads) which contain last minute program updates that will enable you to process accounts payable 1099 forms as well as payroll tax forms.

Available for:

  • 2016 Update 1 (5.30.1) and above
  • 2015 Update 3 (5.20.3) and above
  • 2014 Update 7 (5.10.7)

Note: The 2016 IRD was included with the Sage 100 2017 release and is not required to be installed on this version.

Download the Sage 100 IRD here and read the full Sage 100 2016 Year-End Update Release Notes for Sage 100 here (pdf).

Please Note – New W-2 Filing Deadlines

The PATH Act includes a new requirement for employers to file their copies of Form W-2, submitted to the Social Security Administration, by 1/31/17. As a result of this change, we strongly encourage you to send W-2 forms to your employees as early in January as possible. This will allow time to identify and submit W-2 changes to avoid processing fees for corrections.

If you are using Aatrix to process your W-2’s, please be aware that in order to guarantee processing by the official due date, Aatrix has established submission deadlines that precede official government-established due dates to ensure all required processing occurs on a timely basis.

 

As with all tax matters, please consult your tax professional for guidance on proper year-end IRS filing and the rules which may apply to your company.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sage 100c Cloud Hosting Questions and Answers (FAQ)

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Sage 100c is the next generation of Sage 100 accounting. Initially, Sage 100c’s primary difference is pricing – with Sage 100c being sold on subscription instead of requiring an often larger up-front payment for the initial purchase. There has been some confusion over what the “c” in Sage 100c means. Some users conclude that the “c” stands for cloud.  While that is a popular belief, in reality, the c simply distinguishes a new updated look for Sage 100.  You’ll hear some people refer to it also by the name “c-line”.

Interested in taking your Sage 100c to the cloud? Here are answers to many questions that we’ve received about the new “c-line” of Sage 100 accounting software as it pertains to hosting the software in the cloud.

 

What’s new with Sage 100c?

To start with, beginning January 1, 2017, Sage will sell only Sage 100c to new and off-plan customers (those off plan for greater than three months under the Sage guidelines). Sage 100c is only sold based upon subscription which means purchasing requires less upfront payment than any prior version.

Click here for a free PDF download of What’s New In Sage 100 2017 (no registration)

Sage 100c also features a modern user interface and offers the availability of integration to Job Ops (aka Sage 100c Manufacturing), Sage Inventory Advisor Basics (requires Gold+ maintenance) and additional Sage Inventory Advisor licenses (requires Gold+ maintenance).

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Does the “C” In Sage 100c Mean I Can Run It In The Cloud?

Yes. Although prior versions of Sage 100 had similar capabilities. The Sage 100c product wasn’t expanded to include added cloud functionality although the use of the “c” in the product name seems to be primarily to open customer’s minds to the possibility of hosting Sage 100c.

If you choose to host Sage 100c in the cloud you’ll do so by either creating your own cloud server or using the services of a cloud hosting provider who typically have experience with the setup and maintenance of Sage 100c in the cloud.

Can I Still Host Sage 100c Even If My Company Uses Enhancements or Third-Party Integrations?

In almost every case the answer is yes. Whether you are using Starship, Scanforce, Scanco, ACS Group Multi-Bin, DSD Business System Enhancements or a wide variety of other third party integrations you will be able to host your Sage 100 in the cloud.

Third-party cloud hosting providers can typically accommodate almost any configuration of Sage 100c. Be sure to ask whether they have experience with Sage and if so, how much.

How Much Does Hosting For Sage 100c Cost?

Pricing is dependent on the configuration and number of users. Expect a starting price of about $65 per user per month (min 5 users) for basic hosting which includes the server, configuration, backups, maintenance and support for your cloud access questions. You’ll pay more if you require Microsoft Office licenses.

Your Sage 100c subscription is in addition to your hosting cost.

Cloud hosting makes the most financial sense for:

  • Companies with multiple small office locations that lack IT resources to manage a server
  • Security-conscious companies who want to split off the accounting from the company servers
  • Companies that are already committed to hosting their applications in the cloud for easier access from anywhere

Are There Other Benefits To Hosting Sage 100c In The Cloud?

The two biggest benefits are:

  1. Easy access to your accounting system from anywhere at any time provided you have reliable Internet
  2. Tighter security – by off-loading the backups and anti-virus / malware protection your accounting system will not be as widely exposed to a system failure as it would if it was sitting on a company local server sharing resources with dozens of non-accounting users.

Perhaps the biggest advantage cloud hosting offers is that you can migrate on and off relatively easily. If you’re not happy with the performance of on-premises or cloud – you can easily switch between on or the other.

For more information and detailed pricing on Sage 100c hosting you may want to contact Robert Eppele ( robert.eppele@gotomyerp.com or 877-888-5525 x704 ). Robert has been a great source of help in assisting Sage 100c users with moving from on-premises to the cloud.

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