• UPDATED: Sage 300 US Payroll: Issues identified with Q2 Form 941 in Aatrix

    Aatrix recently released an updated Form 941 for Q2 2021; however, we have identified a couple issues with the updated Form 941. Due to the extension of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) detailed in the American Rescue Plan Act, the…
  • Sage 300 U.S. Payroll: Executive Order on deferring payroll tax obligations in light of COVID-19 and your options in Sage 300 Payroll

    Sage has completed our review of the August 8 Executive Order related to COVID-19, and the subsequent guidance from the Treasury, and have developed instructions for you to use to defer payroll taxes in Sage 300 U.S. Payroll. Before deciding to defer…
  • Sage 300 U.S. Payroll: Sage is reviewing the President’s Executive Order deferring payroll tax obligations and the new draft Form 941

    On Saturday, August 8, 2020, the President signed an Executive Order which directs the Treasury Department to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of the tax imposed by 26 U.S.C. §3101(a), and much of the tax imposed by 26 U.S.C. §3201. Guidance…
  • Sage 300 U.S. Payroll: Preparing to file your Q2 2020 Form 941

    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…
  • Sage 300 US Payroll: Reporting for the CARES Act (H.R. 748) Employee Retention Credit

    The Employee Retention Credit is a fully refundable tax credit for employers equal to 50% of qualified wages (including certain qualified health plan expenses) that Eligible Employers pay their employees. This Employee Retention Credit applies to qualified…
  • Sage 300 US Payroll: Hotfix available to include the withholding of new Local Taxes (CVIDSS and CVIDMD) on Aatrix government forms

    The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA/H.R. 6201) setup guidance involved creating two new Local tax codes (CVIDSS & CVIDMD) in Sage 300 US Payroll. In order to include the withholding of these two new Local taxes on government forms filed…
  • Sage 300 US Payroll: Reporting for the CARES Act (H.R. 748) Paycheck Protection Program

    The Paycheck Protection Program from the CARES Act authorizes up to $349 billion in forgiveable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All loan terms will be the same for everyone. For additional information, including…
  • Sage 300: U.S. Payroll Fix related to COVID-19 emergency sick leave wages for employees who have reached their annual SST Wage Base Limit

    A fix for Sage 300 U.S. Payroll has been uploaded to the Sage Knowledgebase: KB 104297 . This fix resolves the issue where US Social Security (SST) continued to calculate when paying regular wages and COVID-19 emergency sick leave for employees who…
  • Sage 300: COVID-19 Legislation

    This forum post will be updated when there is legislation that impacts your Sage 300 product. United States: Sage 300 U.S. Payroll Update Sage 300 U.S. Payroll tax update (Q4 SR1 2020) is available Sage 300 U.S. Payroll: Update available for…
  • Sage 300: Articles to help you comply with Canadian legislative changes for COVID-19

    To help you navigate recent legislative changes made in response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the following articles have been created: COVID-19 Canada Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers CRA business tax remitting measures available due to COVID…
  • Sage 300 Payroll: H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act & Canada Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers

    H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act & Sage 300 U.S. Payroll The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which includes the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, takes effect in the U.S…
  • Always Supported | COVID-19 Readiness

    As your way of working may have changed with the possible impacts of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on your business, we want to let you know we're here to help offer support and guidance wherever we can. What we're doing While most of the Sage team has long…
  • Sage is reviewing U.S. & Canadian economic response plans

    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 Government…
  • Preparations you can make to continue to run your business in case of emergency

    Francais As a Sage customer, it’s never been easier to work remotely and empower your business and customers through cloud-based technology. We’ve put together a list of tools and helpful tips to keep your business on track when you may need to work…