Sage Software have just published their 2010 year end frequently asked questions about payroll and 1099 processing. This 6 page guide contains answers to the following questions:

1. Do I need to download the 2010 Interim Release Download (IRD)?

2. Do I need to download the 2010 IRD if I’m using the Federal and State eFiliing and Reporting feature?

3. When will the year end Sage EPR MAS 90 and MAS 200 Federal and State eFiling and Reporting updates be available?

4. When will the year end Tax Table Update (TTU) and Interim Release Download (IRD) for Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 be available?

5. Will I be required to print my W-3 on the red, preprinted form when using Federal and State eFiling and Reporting?

6. How will the year end Tax Table Update (TTU) and Interim Release Download (IRD) for Sage ERP MAS 90 and MAS 200 be made available to Customers, Business Partners or Sage Accountants Network members?

7. I do not have access to the Internet from my Sage ERP MAS 90 or MAS 200 server. How can I obtain the year end Interim Release Download program update and TTU to install them on my server?

8. How can I obtain the TTU or IRD if I do not own a current Subscription plan?

9. I’ve never been to Sage MAS Supprot, and I don’t know if anyone else from my company has either. What do I do to get a login and access the information I need?

10. After I downloaded the TTU and IRD, do I install it on my workstation or on my server?

11. We file Local Withholding Tax on our W-2s and we’re using Federal and State eFiling and Reporting, what extra steps do I need to take?

12. What changes were applied to the Electronic Reporting Module?

13. Previously, I’ve filed employees W-2’s via Magnetic Media. Are there any changes?

14. I’m supposed to electronically file my W-2s in the EFW2 format, so why does Sage ERP MAS 90 and MAS 200 show a MMREF-1 format?

15. For companies who must print 1099 forms, are changes required this year?

16. I was formerly required to file Form 1099’s via Magnetic Media, but now need to file 1099’s via Electronic Reporting using the Internet. What do I need to know?

17. Where can I find information on how to do year end processing for any module?

18. Where can I purchase W-2 and 1099 forms 100% compatible with my Sage ERP MAS 90 and MAS 200 software?

19. I have an Extended Solution enhancement. Will I need to update it after installing the 2010 Interim Release Download?

20. I am using Sage ERP MAS 200 SQL 4.45 and need to file 1099s. What do I need to do?

21. Does the IRD contain changes to Payroll to support the Qualified Employee Reporting as allowed by the HIRE Act?

22. What is new in eFiling and Reporting this year?

23. Will the IRD be included in a Product Update or Service Update?

Sage MAS 90 and 200 2010 Year End FAQs 11-15-10

The Sage North America Insights 2010 Conference takes place May 17 to 20, 2010 in Denver Colorado. As usual the three days of sessions and networking promise to provide lots of value for Sage partners, CPAs and Vendors.

We’ll be there in the audience for all the major keynotes as well as the all new 1.5 hour Insights 2010 Sage Executive Question and Answer session.

Each year though it’s nearly impossible to sit in on all the major sessions, so this year we’re going to collaborate on note taking – sharing our notes with any others who care to join us. This will help ensure that nothing is missed during product sessions – and also allows those collaborating to make comments or share their own opinions on the happenings.

This year we’ll be using Google Wave which is a free collaborative tool from Google that you access via the Internet and your web browser. It will allow for anyone to update our notes at sessions — as well as to catch up on notes for sessions that they may have missed or want to know more about.

If you’ve never used Google Wave (or if you’ve tried it and given up) it’s a free collaboration tool in open preview from Google. Most of the use of Wave seems to be to jointly take notes or share bits of information — something that we think makes it an ideal tool to use for Sage Insights 2010.

Here’s a short video that explains and demonstrates Google Wave

During the keynotes and other sessions you’ll be able to search for and participate in the live creation of notes – provided that you’re a member of our conference Google Group (which is the only way Google Wave allows for easy sharing with a group of users).

If you’re not attending Insights you can still join the Google Group and participate in viewing the group Waves as well as providing feedback or asking questions. Google Wave’s are updated in real time so you’ll see people creating notes as the sessions are happening.

Here’s how we’ll use Google Wave for Insights 2010 – and you’re invited to join us

First, if you don’t have a Google Wave account — apply for one right now. You won’t be able to read or reply to any of our conference Waves without an account. The approval process for those appying with their Gmail accounts appears to be 3 to 5 days — so you’ll need to apply well in advance of stepping off the plane in Denver.

Apply for Google Wave Account

Secondly, after you’ve applied for the Google Wave invitation – join our Google Group. By being a member in the group you’ll be able to view and edit any of the Wave’s we create at Sage Insights.

Because of the way that Google implements group sharing – these Waves will only be visible and shared with the group.

When you join the Google Group – be sure you join with the same email address you used to sign up for Wave (Do NOT join with your @googlewave.com address).

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A few things to keep in mind:

This group has nothing to do with Sage.

They’re not sponsoring it – though they’re welcome to participate if they wish.

Once you are active with both Google Wave and a member of our Sage Insights Conference Google Group you’ll be able to search for Wave’s that are directed to anyone in the group.

It’s important to note that until you’re a member of our Google Group that any Google Wave search for Insights Conference notes won’t work.

Within Google Wave – simply search for:

group:insightsconference@googlegroups.com

If you’re already on Wave and have questions – contact us at wayne.schulz@googlewave.com or email wayne@s-consult.com.

Sage ERP MAS 90 & MAS 200: 2010 Year End FAQ – Payroll, 1099

Sage Insights 2010 Collaboration via Google Wave

Here’s a short video that explains and demonstrates Google Wave

Here’s how we’ll use Google Wave for Insights 2010 – and you’re invited to join us

A few things to keep in mind:

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