For as long as I can remember there is almost always an update required at year end for Payroll and AP.  I think Sage posted about a month ago that the year-end updates would be released on 12/15.

Here is what it is changing according to the release notes

• Compliance changes needed for tax year 2022:
  • Updated Aatrix Tax Types
  • Updated Aatrix Payroll Version
  • Updated Payroll System Tax Table files

Yes, I read that also.  I was hoping someone from Sage would let us know what would happen if they don't do the update.  The Payroll Tax Tables get updated with a utility now, instead of an update.  I thought the original intention was to eliminate yearly updates, but I see we're back to doing IRDs (for 1099s) and this year a full Payroll update. 

Do you know when the AP IRD will be released? Or is it out there now?

It is out there already

Sage 100 IRD for 2022

I'm less concerned with the payroll and IRD than if I have to install a PU as well. The problem with the PU is then I have to check with any 3rd party enhancements to ensure that they will work with the PU.

I'm less concerned with the payroll and IRD than if I have to install a PU as well. The problem with the PU is then I have to check with any 3rd party enhancements to ensure that they will work with the PU.