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November 30, 2011
2011 Year End Items for Master Builder Users
2011 Year End Items for Master Builder Users IMPORTANT UPDATE! We just spoke with Sage Support regarding the email from them dated 11/29/11. We have confirmed that the entire year end processing can be done in version 16. 2011 is coming to an end – Many of you have already started planning for the 2011 […]
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November 10, 2011
Aatrix Registration Expiration Notification
Aatrix Registration Expiration Notification When the Aatrix payroll forms were introduced in Sage Master Builder, the goal was to tie the expiration of the updates to the expiration date of the client’s annual SMB renewal. Since this was a significant change, the default expiration was set as September 2011. Earlier this year, Sage decided to […]
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October 29, 2011
The Committed Cost Report – Getting it Right!
The Committed Cost Report – Getting it Right! Last Tested with SMB Version 17 The committed cost report (6-1-12) in Master Builder is often reviewed in more detail at the end of the accounting year. This is a great report that is full of important information – but if you are not careful, it can […]
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October 29, 2011
Closing the Year in SMB 16 or 17 – W2 Tips
Closing the Year in SMB 16 or 17 – W2 Tips We have been watching the most recent updates from Sage regarding the 2011 closing, specifically the payroll. The announcement seems to indicate that the payroll year cannot be closed in Sage Master Builder version 16. You can close the year in Sage Master Builder […]
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October 10, 2011
Counting Active Employees in a Payroll Year
Counting Active Employees in a Payroll Year At the end of the year, there are a variety of reasons to get a list of employees that have been active throughout the payroll year. You can use a list of employees with activity to get a count of how many W2 forms you will need, sending […]
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July 05, 2011
CHANGES IN FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT (FUTA)
Changes in Federal Unemployment (FUTA) The new FUTA rate effective July 1 st , 2011, will require changes to payroll for all companies. If you use an outside payroll service, the first check of July should reflect this reduced rate. For our Clients who process payroll in house, changes will need to be made prior […]
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February 08, 2011
Running Multiple Versions of Master Builder Simultaneously
Running Multiple Versions of Master Builder Simultaneously Sometimes, it is advantageous to run multiple versions of Master Builder simultaneously on the same computer. For instance, if you wish to test custom reports in the next release of Master Builder prior to installing the new release into production. Note that these instructions are specific to Microsoft […]
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February 03, 2011
CUSTOM REPORTS AND UPGRADING TO MASTER BUILDER 16
Custom Reports and Upgrading to Master Builder 16 Sage Master Builder version 16 was released late last Fall. This release included changes to the database structure to allow more contacts for Jobs, Clients, and Employees. Significant changes were made to the Report Writer impacting custom reports within Master Builder (reports that end in a two-digit […]
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December 31, 2010
Year End Payroll Forms in Master Builder
Year End Payroll Forms in Master Builder There has been some confusion about the W-2 and W-3 report requirements and forms when using the new Aatrix Payroll reports. After discussion with Sage Customer Service, review of the IRS compliance requirements, and a call to Aatrix support, this is the result: W-2 Forms delivered to Employees […]
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December 21, 2010
Closing the Year in MB15 and 16 – W2 Tips
Closing the Year in MB15 and 16 – W2 Tips Last week, we received Sage’s most recent update regarding the 2010 closing, specifically the payroll – thank you Susan J! The announcement seems to indicate that the payroll year cannot be closed in Sage Master Builder version 15, and announces they will use a four-part […]
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