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Sage 100 Federal Withholding Tax Tables for 2019 Released (12/27/2018)

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Sage just released the latest payroll tax tables for 2019. This table version 12/27/2018 contains updated federal withholding tables which you can use for the first payroll of 2019.

Generally, you should follow these steps in processing the end-of-year for your Payroll system:

  1. Install the latest IRD
  2. Print W2 and tax forms
  3. Make a backup
  4. Close Payroll for 2018
  5. Install the latest tax table
  6. Process your first payroll for 2019 and double check that correct taxes are withheld

Updated rates include

  • Federal Withholding Tables for 2019
  • Federal Exemption Increase to $4,200
  • Alaska UI wage base increase
  • Hawaii temporary disability wage base increase ( TDI )
  • Hawaii UI wage base increase
  • Illinois personal exemption increase
  • Kentucky standard deductions increase
  • Minnesota withholding tables
  • Missouri withholding tax tables
  • Missouri new filing statuses
  • Missouri standard deductions
  • North Dakota UI wage base change
  • New York withholding tax tables
  • Ohio withholding tax tables
  • Oregon withholding tax tables
  • Oregon standard deduction changes
  • Rhode Island UI wage base change
  • South Carolina withholding tax tables
  • South Carolina dependent exemption increase
  • Utah UI wage base increase

These payroll tax tables are available for the following versions of Sage 100 payroll

  • 2017
  • 2016

For a full list of tax table changes please download this PDF document

 

 

 

Here are The Sage 100 2018 Downloads Needed for Year-End 2018

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Here are links to all the latest file versions needed to update both Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud version 2018.x for year-end 2018 processing.

We recommend payroll users stay on the latest release of Sage 100. If you are still on Sage 100 Payroll 2017.1 or 2016.5 then you should finish the year on that release and upgrade to Payroll 2.x toward the end of Q1 2019.

If you are using 2016.5 please note that this is the last year tax tables and IRD will be available for that release.

Before upgrading your software please ensure that all third-party enhancements are compatible with the upgraded version you are moving to. Please consult your Sage partner for specific questions about the upgrade process.

These downloads include (in the order of use):

Where Required, Install Before the Last Payroll of 2018:

  • Sage 100 2018 Full Product
  • Sage 100 2018.5 – Latest Sage product update
  • Sage 100 Payroll 2.19.0 (if using Payroll 2.x)
  • Sage 100 Interim Release Download for 2018 Year-End

Install After The Last Payroll of 2018 but Before The First Payroll of 2019:

  • Sage 100 2019 Q1 tax table update – install this after printing W-2s and before the first 2019 payroll

Sage 100 2018 Download Portal

 

What Are The Differences – Sage 100 vs Sage 100cloud ( PDF Download)

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What are the key differences between Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud?

This is a question you probably have asked as you contemplate whether to change licensing to Sage 100cloud.

Sage has just published a handy PDF ( Sage 100 vs Sage 100 Cloud PDF ) which outlines what they believe are the key differences between their traditionally on-premises Sage 100 product and their subscription license based Sage 100cloud product.

Some key takeaways from our experience working with both Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud:

  • Sage 100cloud doesn’t natively run in the cloud – although you can have it hosted (for an additional fee) which is a popular option that tends to be attractive based on the ROI of hosting vs on-premises servers
  • Sage 100cloud allows you to select from the traditional Providex (Standard), Providex Client Server (Advanced) or SQL (Premium) versions with no additional charge (this is one of the most valuable benefits for many customers since previously the ability to use Sage 100 on SQL carried a hefty additional cost – which is no longer charged for Sage 100cloud subscribers).
  • Both Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud are compatible with the same product updates and generally the same enhancements/add-ons (unless listed below as Sage 100cloud specific)
  • No added complexity to install Sage 100 vs Sage 100cloud
  • Subscribing to Sage 100cloud usually doesn’t require an immediate version upgrade
  • Sage 100cloud EULA limits subscription increases to 10% annually
  • Although Sage 100 continues to be supported, future development efforts from Sage will likely focus on Sage 100cloud
  • All prior versions of Sage 100 data are upward compatible with Sage 100cloud (in most cases no data conversion/migration is needed)

 

 

 

Sage 100cloud is sold in three bundles as well as various optional add-ons as noted below:

 

 

For additional information or to request assistance with either a new or existing implementation (including migration) of Sage 100cloud please contact us 833-SAGE-100 (724-3100) or email wayne@s-consult.com.

 

 

 

 

Sage 100cloud – Providex ( PVX ) vs SQL – Pros And Cons

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As Sage 100 users migrate to  Sage 100cloud we are often advising them to consider whether a move to a SQL database may be of benefit to their operations.

One of the key benefits of the Sage 100cloud subscription is the ability to use any of the following flavors of Sage 100cloud with no additional charge for changing the underlying database driving Sage 100cloud:

  1. Sage 100cloud Standard  – Providex based
  2. Sage 100cloud Advanced – Providex based – runs in a client-server type environments
  3. Sage 100cloud Premium – SQL backend – runs on Microsoft SQL server

What’s The Best Option For Sage 100cloud: Providex or SQL?

Below is a condensed version of the pros and cons of changing your Sage 100cloud to a back-end SQL database. Typically we recommend considering this switch when you:

  1. Have significant database sizes (> 500 MB) and expecting to continue growing
  2. Noticeably slow reporting – especially with externally connected reports/queries
  3. 10+ users on the system concurrently (now or expected in the future)

Your end users don’t need to know anything about SQL. About the only thing they’ll notice is if they use the SOTAMAS90 for external reporting they will have to change drivers in favor of a connection to the SQL tables.

Benefits of SQL for Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud

  • No premium for premium (a true benefit of Sage 100cloud subscription)
  • External reports based on SOTAMAS90 pretty easy to convert to Premium
  • Customers notice a speed increase in external reporting (true value added)
  • Virtually all 3rd party ISV solutions work with Premium
  • Reporting via external tools/connections can be significantly faster
  • Straightforward to set up Sage 100cloud on Premium
  • The prior penalty for SQL speeds in native Sage screens seems mostly gone
  • Data File Display & Maintenance (DFDM) goes away but you can download a free DSD SQL DFDM
  • Skilled users can use SQL tools for query/changes (recommend locking users out of write capabilities)

Disadvantages of SQL for Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud

  • Need to be comfortable setting up a SQL server
  • Some customers reluctant to invest in a new server to maintain (especially if they don’t have on-staff IT person)
  • Sage has limited info about how to configure the SQL server
  • Easy to use SQL tools to change data without Sage 100cloud which could result in lost data if not performed by a qualified person
  • WO, MRP users can’t use Premium as of December 2018 (due Q1 2019)
  • Tricks you may do with Providex such as swapping in or out single data files are difficult/impossible with Premium
  • Cannot simply insert a new license key – a system upgrade will be required which involves migrating existing data to a new installation of Sage 100cloud Premium

 

If you are considering a move to Sage 100cloud Premium ( aka SQL ) then consult our summarized guide to selecting and configuring Microsoft SQL for Sage 100 Premium.

The use of SQL is a popular selection for growing Sage 100cloud customers with significant reporting requirements now or in the future.

For more information contacts us or give your Sage 100cloud partner a call.

Sage Summit San Diego 2019 – Registration Now Live

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Sage Summit 2019 - San Diego

 

Registration is now open for Sage Summit 2019 – San Diego which is scheduled for February 13-15, 2019 at the San Diego Sheraton Hotel & Marina.

This is the first of two Sage Summit stops in 2019.

The other Summit is scheduled for Atlanta May 13-15, 2019 with registration scheduled to open on February 13, 2019.

The San Diego and Atlanta events feature the same content so there is no need to register for both events.

Detailed agenda and breakout sessions for Sage Summit San Diego are now available.

Pricing for San Diego is as follows:

  • $199 per attendee through December 31, 2018
  • $299 per attendee January 1 through 31, 2019
  • $300 per attendee February 1, 2019, and after

 

 

Sage Summit 2019 – San Diego will be hosted at The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina with rooms available for a listed attendee price of $219/night + taxes and fees.

Sage also posted the Sage Summit San Diego detailed agenda for the three days.

Sage Summit 2019 – San Diego – Agenda

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

  • 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Exclusive Partner, Sponsor, and Sage Accountants Network day
  • 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Welcome reception for all Sage Summit Attendees

Thursday, February 14, 2019

  • 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Keynote / guest speaker
  • 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. – Break and product showcase
  • 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Breakouts
  • 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch and product showcase
  • 1:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Breakouts
  • 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Reception

Friday, February 15, 2019

  • 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Keynote
  • 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Break
  • 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Breakouts
  • 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Closing statements
  • 12:30 p.m. – Boxed lunch and departure

 

Your ticket includes all keynotes, breakouts, two evening receptions, access to the vendor area as well as all listed meals.

 

For registration and more information visit – Sage Summit 2019 – San Diego

 

 

 

 

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