• Announcing Sage BusinessWorks 2021 SP15 and 2023 SP1

    What's new This update contains additional updates for the 2023 payroll taxes and program fixes. For detailed information about this release and payroll tax changes please see: Sage BusinessWorks 2023 Release Notes Sage BusinessWorks Accounting…
  • Washington State has introduced a Long-Term Care Tax that is effective July 1st, 2023

    Employees contribute 0.58% of each paycheck to the program. Unlike Paid Leave, the income to which WA Cares premiums are applied is not capped at the taxable maximum for Social Security. The Employment Security Department (ESD) has a premium calculator…
  • Slow income statement and balance sheet in Sage BusinessWorks 2023

    A hot fix is now available to resolve the issue with slow performance with the income statement and balance sheet for Sage BusinessWorks 2023. To install the hot fix: Have all users log out of the program Download the hot fix Login to www.sagekb…
  • All you need to know for month end closes

    The first and most important tip we can offer you about month end closes is to backup, backup and backup ! Would you drive around uninsured? Back ups are your insurance to protect your company data. Are you prompted to back up in Sage? Don't skip…
  • 6 tips to be sure you are contacting “the real Sage” for software assistance

    Sage BusinessWorks product support can only be initiated via live chat or by opening a ticket on the Sage Customer Portal . Follow the tips here to make sure you always have the official Sage product resources and contact information at your fingertips…
  • Access support faster - ensure your contacts are up to date

    To ensure prompt support it is critical to have your Sage Authorized Contacts up to date. Access to services and account information is limited to approved parties only. Sage requires changes to authorized contacts for customer accounts be requested…
  • Just released: Sage BusinessWorks 2023 Payroll Hot Fix

    We're thrilled to let you know that the BusinessWorks 2023 payroll Hot Fix is now available to download from the Sage Knowledgebase . For a full list of what's included, please read the pdf below: 2023 Hot Fix.pdf
  • How Sage University can help save time when reconciling

    Need some help using the BusinessWorks Bank Reconciliation? We have an excellent course in Sage University to assist you with this process. If you have a Gold support plan these classes are free to you. Not on a Gold support plan, no problem the class…
  • Announcing Sage BusinessWorks 2023 release

    We're pleased to announce the Sage BusinessWorks 2023 release! Important note Sage BusinessWorks 2023 release will require new Microsoft C++ files to be installed on your computer. No other interaction will be required as the install package will…
  • Announcing Sage BusinessWorks 2020 SP14 and 2021 SP14

    What's new This update contains additional updates for the 2023 payroll taxes. For detailed information about this release and payroll tax changes please see: Sage BusinessWorks Accounting 2021 Release Notes Sage BusinessWorks Accounting 2020 Release…
  • Data security and reducing potential threats

    At Sage we take our customers’ privacy and data security very seriously. As more and more business is conducted online, data security becomes an ever more important part of running a business. We need to work together to reduce the risk of potential threats…
  • New and improved: Sage Knowledgebase for Sage BusinessWorks

    Sage Knowledgebase (Sage KB) just got a major redesign—complete with an updated interface and additional features. What’s new? In addition to a cleaner look and easier navigation, the improved Sage KB now offers: Compliance with Web Content Accessibility…
  • Update on 2020 1099-NEC service packs and tax table updates

    Due to the addition of the 1099-NEC our service pack release will be different this year. We will be releasing service packs for both the 2020 and 2021 versions to account for these changes. Below you will find each service pack we will be releasing along…
  • Sage BusinessWorks: Announcing Sage BusinessWorks 2021.0 release

    We are pleased to announce the Sage BusinessWorks 2021.0 release. What's New Updated color schemes – the color schemes can be set system wide, by company or by user Support added for the 1099-NEC form Enhanced Import Quotes and Orders task to…
  • Sage BusinessWorks U.S. Payroll: Executive Order on deferring payroll tax obligations in light of COVID-19 and your options in Sage BusinessWorks 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 BusinessWorks Payroll. Before deciding to…
  • Sage is reviewing the Executive Order guidance and the Form 941 Draft

    Guidance for the recent Executive Order was received late Friday. Sage is reviewing to determine the next steps. Read the guidance here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-20-65.pdf We are aware that the IRS posted a draft revision of Form 941 and…
  • Sage is monitoring the President’s Executive Order regarding deferring payroll tax obligations in light of COVID-19

    The President recently signed an Executive Order related to COVID-19. The Executive Order 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.…
  • Changes coming soon to the way you access Sage BusinessWorks support

    The way you contact a Sage BusinessWorks support analyst is changing—in fact, it’s getting faster. Now, you’ll connect with a Sage support analyst by opening the Help menu within Sage BusinessWorks and choosing “Live Chat”. While you’ll no longer…
  • HR 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Sage BusinessWorks Payroll

    The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA/HR 6201) outlines that certain employers provide their employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. For COVID-19 related reasons, employees…
  • 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…
  • Preparations you can make to continue to run your business during uncertain times

    As a Sage customer or partner, 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…
  • The California Consumer Privacy Act is coming. Are you ready?

    Are you a Sage BusinessWorks customer? Changing regulations may impact you. On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect. The CCPA aims to protect the personal information of all California consumers and applies to…
  • Sage BusinessWorks - Sage City, your source for product release updates

    Welcome to the Sage BusinessWorks Announcements, News, and Alerts forum. When it comes to product updates it is critical the right people get the news in a timely manner. That is why we are asking you and your colleagues to proactively choose the news…