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COVID-19 related relief impacts Form 941 tax filing effective June 30, 2020.The final version of the updated 941 and the instructions are available on the IRS site. Sage is finishing our preparation to support Form 941 in anticipation of updated IRS filing requirements. In addition, a new worksheet is included with Form 941 titled, Credit for Qualified Sick and Family Leave Wages and the Employee Retention Credit. This…

With the new legislation (CARES Act H.R. 748, Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (H.R. 6201) that has passed for COVID-19, filing your quarterly taxes this quarter may look different than it has before. The Form 941 will have many new fields in order to accommodate for the new legislation. A draft of the proposed form is available on the IRS website, as well as an updated set of instructions.
Note: The final form may…

Recently, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to learn new ways of managing our businesses, Sage made select training available to customers and partners free of charge. We are thrilled so many have taken advantage of this opportunity! So much, in fact - and considering we're all still working through the pandemic - we would like to extend the program through June 30.*

So far, thousands of learners have…

Sage has many resources to help you get the most value out of your Sage solution. Sometimes, however, having multiple options can be a little overwhelming. Now you can get quick access to all assets by remembering a single URL.

CARES Act returns QIP fixes to a 15 year life and fixes the "retail glitch". Also NOL carrybacks are reinstated.

We are all being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and having to learn new ways of managing our businesses. Sage wants to help our customers through this time by providing complimentary training. We've combed through our library of courses and highlighted content we feel will be the most relevant and beneficial.

These courses will be available at no charge to you from April 7th through May 31st. In order to access…

A message from our Managing Director: 

Dear Sage Partners and Customers,

We are closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) with the safety of our partners, colleagues, customers, and their families as our top priority. We also deeply appreciate that our products and services are core enablers for your business, and we are committed to serving you throughout this challenging time. Our thoughts go out to…

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In the United States, legislation has been passed – H.R. 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" – to provide emergency supplemental appropriations and support to people during the COVID-19 pandemic. To read the full bill click here.

The CARES act has also been passed - to provide emergency assistance and health care for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus…

What can you do?     |   Francais

As a Sage customer, it’s never been easier to work remotely and empower your business and customers. We’ve put together a list of tools and helpful tips to keep your business on track when you may need to work somewhere other than your office.

There are several ways that you may be able to access your data remotely, and we recommend you work with your Sage Business Partner and…

When it comes to information about your software, getting news in a timely manner can be very helpful. That's why important information will always be in the Sage City "Announcements, News, and Alerts" forum for your product. Not only is the information readily available 24 hours a day, you can also get it delivered right to your inbox. To subscribe, simply:

1. Log in to Sage City.
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As part of our strategy to deliver market leading solutions to our customers, we have made the decision to retire Sage Abra Suite, effective December 28, 2020.

What does this mean for you?
September 2020 will be the final release for Sage Abra Suite. After this date we will no longer provide product updates, security fixes, or tax and legislative updates. On December 28, 2020, you will no longer receive support through…

Many businesses are still spending hours worrying about compliance, admin and the future. The benefit of having a Sage Business Care plan is that you'll have access to support.  Providing this service to our users comes with a sense of responsibility, our teams have access to lots of resources which include partnerships with companies such as Microsoft.

Did you know that there are 4 technologies to keep an eye on?…

Updates are in the air and coming to a Sage product near you.

It's a tough job to keep data secure and software packages compliant and online. 

Be assured that we've taken the steps to mitigate potential issues, as much as, possible.

To keep fires manageable, here are some pro tips for approaching year-end & your software updates. 

TIP #1: BACKUP

To recover quickly from system downtime, have backups in place…

What you need to know

The Internal Revenue Service made substantial changes to the tax code that materially impact the 2020 tax year. As a result of these changes, the IRS released a new Form W-4 - Employee Withholding Certificate. As you prepare for the next payroll tax year, you need to be aware of these important changes:

• Any new employee starting January 1, 2020 or later must use the new Form W-4 - Employee Withholding…

This article was originally published on the Sage Advice website on September 17, 2019 by Keir Thomas-Bryant

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is intended to give California consumers and households control over their personal information that’s used and sold by businesses. It comes into law on January 1, 2020.

You may consult our CCPA quick start guide to get an overview of what the CCPA requires from your…

Sage is offering a series of free one-hour webinars designed to help Sage HRMS customers become more proficient with their software and increase feature awareness. These webinars will be hosted by our Sage HRMS Learning Services team of experts. Each webinar will focus on a specific aspect within the product. While users of all experience levels are welcome, a functional working knowledge of Sage HRMS is recommended.

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In addition to online product help, Sage offers support for most products by phone and chat, but how do you know you are speaking with an official Sage Services team member? We want to help you access product information and assistance quickly—but when you need to talk to us, we also want to ensure you are speaking with an actual Sage authorized product expert…

If you are responsible for the HR functions of a construction business, managing it all is a constant juggle of your time. Construction pay and benefit policies are complex. Government and union contracts can be difficult to accommodate, and handling certified payroll reporting requirements each day, quarter, and year can be overwhelming, especially if you’re a one-person department.

How are companies managing…

This article was originally published on the Sage Advice website on August 7, 2019 by Keir Thomas-Bryant

As of January 1, 2020, the new California protection for personal information comes into effect, which directly affects some businesses that offer products or services to consumers in the state.

The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) aims to protect the personal information of California consumers, in a similar…

Are you a Sage Intelligence user? Sage Intelligence Reporting is a flexible reporting solution that gives you timely, meaningful insights into your business information without having to leave your Sage solution. Ev...

Did you know, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, discarded paper makes up 26% of all municipal solid waste landfills? Recognizing the importance of being environmentally conscious is one of the reasons Sage University courseware materials are now being provided in an electronic format! Offering information this way is just one small step we can take to help reduce the impact on our planet…

Dive deeper into your Sage solution this summer—sign up now for 20% off training. You already own great business software—but are you truly taking advantage of all it has to offer? Make a splash with your productivity this summer by enrol...

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Register now for Sage Summit Atlanta on May 13-15. Be sure to take advantage of early bird rates before they expire on March 31.

With an audience of accountants, small-to-medium-sized businesses, and partners, Sage Summit will focus on global cloud technology with relevant content, connections, and experiences that will provide actionable takeaways for future business success.

Sage Summit will kick-off with an exclusive…

Here at Sage, we are committed to supporting our accountants through Tax Season and beyond. Because our support team experiences a very high call volume during filing season, we have multiple support options available to Sage 50 U.S. accountants to assist you in a timely manner and help ease you through the busy season:

1. SAN Premium Appointment Setting
   Weekday appointment-setting for SAN Premium
   Saturday Appointments 2…