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Sage 100 eFiling Deadlines for 2018

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Aatrix, the eFiling partner for Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud accounting software has released the deadlines by which files must be submitted if you are eFiling your tax forms for 2018. As you may know, all filing of tax forms within Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud supported versions are processed through the eFiling feature.

For the tax year 2018 you’ll need to be on Sage 100 or Sage 100cloud version 2016.5 or higher. Be sure to apply the latest Sage 100 product updates and the IRD so as to ensure compatibility with the eFiling process.

Printing of forms through the eFiling menu option is free. In many cases, these forms can be filed directly from the printer (check with your financial advisor on which forms can be “plain paper” filed). If you prefer you may have Aatrix electronically file your forms as well as mail copies to recipients. An additional fee applies for eFiling and mailing.

E-Filing Deadlines for 1099 and W-2 Forms

Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud both utilize Aatrix for 1099 and W2 form filing at year-end. These forms can be printed and mailed into the required tax authorities or, for a small fee, you can have Aatrix file the information electronically and distribute copies of the forms to recipients as required.

The deadline for submitting eFiling information for the 2018 tax season is as follows. Please consult with your tax or financial advisor to see whether any changes have been made to these deadlines.

If you are using Sage 100cloud please be sure to also install the latest IRD (Interim Release Download) which contains important year-end updates designed to accommodate your 2018 electronic filing with the IRS.

Sage 100 Interim release download (IRD) for 2018

Available for:

2018.2 or later**
2017.1 or later
2016.5 or later**

*The 2018 IRD will be the last year-end IRD for Sage 100 2016

**The 2018 IRD only needs to be installed by Sage 100 2018 users if they are processing 1099s.

Sage 100cloud Support

At Schulz Consulting we’ve provided support for Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud since the days that it was known as MAS 90 or  MAS 200. We can assist with the initial setup of your system as well as provide support for existing Sage 100cloud users.

If you are wondering what the difference is between Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud we can help with that too!

Use our Sage 100 contact page to request more information

Visit the Aatrix website for more information on their filing deadlines for 2018 state W2 and 1099 forms – Aatrix Website – eFiling Deadlines for 2018

State filing deadlines are:

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How To Resolve: Sage 100cloud Subscription Expiration Notice In Error

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Have you received a notice that your Sage 100cloud subscription has expired yet you are certain that you still have time remaining before renewal is due?

Sage has issued the following notification regarding some sites where an expired subscription message might have been received as well as an email address to email for updated keys.

How To Resolve Sage 100cloud Expired Registration Keys Message

Some Sage 100 customers have been receiving messages that their Sage 100 cloud subscription or Sage 100 Payroll subscription has been expired in error.

We are working to resolve this issue and apologize for the inconvenience it may cause. We have set up an email address where our partners and customers can contact us if they are receiving this message so that you do not need to call us during this busy season.

If you send an email to us at Sage100ProductKeys@sage.com and provide us with your name, Customer ID, version of Sage 100 you are using, and the best number to contact you, we will work to correct your subscription and notify you when it has been corrected.

Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud Supported Versions – January 2019

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As of January 15, 2019, the following versions of Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud are supported by Sage. The next release, version 2019, is due on or about March 2019.

Sage 100 is the traditional perpetual licensed version of Sage 100.

Sage 100cloud is the subscription version of Sage 100.

 

Sage 100 v2018 v2017 v2016
Released 10/2017 10/2016 11/2015
Download link Download 2018 Download 2017 Download 2016
Crystal Reports 2016 2011 2011
Phone support ends 9/30/2021 9/30/2020 9/30/2019
IRD ends 12/31/2020 12/31/2019 12/31/2018
Product updates end 3/2019 3/2018 6/2017
Hot fixes end 6/30/2020 6/30/2019 6/30/2018
KB support Yes Yes Yes

 

For a list of the new features included in Sage 100 from version 4.4 through Sage 100 version 2018 please review our Sage 100 new features listing v4.4 to v 2018

In most cases, you may upgrade directly to the latest release of Sage 100 without installing interim versions. Please consult with your Sage partner to see if this applies to your specific situation. In some instances, such as when coming from very old releases, you may be advised to make an interim upgrade prior to upgrading fully to the latest Sage 100 release.

Both Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud are functionally equivalent. The primary difference for Sage 100cloud is that it’s sold on a subscription basis which makes it cheaper to purchase initially and easier to add or remove users (30 days notice required). Consult our post on the differences between Sage 100 and Sage 100cloud for more detailed information.

Sage 100cloud also does not require any additional payment to use the Advanced (Client Server) or  SQL (Premium) versions.

 

10 Ways Mobile Sales for Sage 100 can improve your bottom line

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It’s no secret that empowering your reps to complete sales transactions in the field will help them sell more, thereby increasing revenue. And a Sage-integrated Mobile Sales solution can also save you time (and therefore, money) by automating many of the time-consuming and error-prone tasks associated with the sales cycle.

Keep reading below for 10 ways that Mobile Sales for Sage 100 helps you improve your bottom line by making it easy to sell while streamlining operations.

  1. Allowing your reps to view real-time information such a customer-specific pricing, quantity on hand, and order history will allow them to increase customer satisfaction by ensuring that they are selling the right products at the right price.
  2. Sales tax is hard. With a Mobile Sales tool that’s integrated with Avalara, you don’t have to worry about your reps spending their time trying to calculate sales tax (and still maybe not getting it right). They can get real-time sales tax calculations for accurate invoicing at the point of sale.
  3. Collecting payments on the spot is great for cash flow and AR. Mobile Sales tools that integrate with secure credit card processors like American Payment Solutions let you do just that.
  4. Eliminate the paper chase by capturing signatures in the field digitally and storing them in Sage.
  5. Receipts can be emailed or printed on the spot from the mobile device to close out the transaction.
  6. Buy only the devices you need. A good Mobile Sales tool will work on just about any device – from rugged barcode scanning computers to smart phones, tablets and full-sized laptops.
  7. There’s no need for your reps to learn how to use Sage to complete transactions. They have all the tools they need to close the deal at their fingertips with one easy to use app that optimized for mobility.
  8. Speaking of Sage, you don’t need additional Sage licenses or modules to use most Mobile Sales tools.
  9. You don’t need an internet connection to use Mobile Sales. Solutions like ScanForce Mobile Sales can operate with the latest synced data from Sage. Entries can be synced back to Sage when a connection becomes available.
  10. Mobile Sales isn’t just for field sales reps. Put them at the counter, in the showroom, on the tradeshow floor, wherever your customers are when they’re ready to buy!

There are many options for Mobile Sales tools. ScanForce Mobile Sales is the only Mobile Sales solution for Sage 100 that offers all this functionality and more.

Read: What Makes ScanForce Mobile Sales Different?

To learn more, contact your Sage partner or visit the ScanForce website.

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

 

 

 

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