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- You can search for specific information (such as a state name) in this article. Details
- If you are looking for a specific update, but it doesn't appear in this bulletin, try checking the Accounting CS Alerts & notices article.
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Workpapers CS
- We have added Form 1099-NEC as an available form type selection for Source Document Processing and Source Data Entry.
COVID-19 changes
- To find out how we're responding to the impact of COVID-19 on your firm's payroll process and general operations, and to access additional resources and news, see Accounting CS Coronavirus response - updates and resources.
Accounting CS Payroll, for live payroll processing
In addition to any changes made for general payroll features listed above for after-the-fact payroll processing, the following changes have been made for the live payroll processing features specific to Accounting CS Payroll.
- For every release, be sure to check the Updates for payroll tax rates, limits, and minimum wage rates (year to date) article to stay on top of changes that may affect your firm and clients.
Payroll compliance
- We have added the ability to create multiple Form 1099-NEC internet files for the same client in the Actions > Process Internet/Magnetic Files screen. For more information, see Processing 1099 forms. (Idea Incubator #2000)
- California. We have added state-specific Form 1094-C/1095-C internet files for California. For more information, see California Minimum Essential Coverage Information Reporting or Processing 1094-C and 1095-C forms.
- Kentucky. We have added the Semimonthly checkbox as an available frequency selection for the Reconciliation form type to the Actions > Process Payroll Tax Forms screen and the Actions > Edit Payroll Tax Forms screen. For more information, see Kentucky - Withholding forms update for 2021. Details
Note: Additional updates to the Accounting CS program interface will be made on a release tentatively scheduled for March 25, 2021.
Updates for payroll tax forms, tax agents, and new hire files
To search for a specific state, locality, form, or file in one of the sections listed below, follow these steps.
Accounting CS includes two interactive tools that provide valuable payroll tax information.
- The Payroll Form and Filing Information portlet provides information on federal, state, and certain local tax agents in the Home Dashboard or Firm Dashboard.
- The State-specific payroll tax form information article provides information on state payroll tax forms, processing tips, due dates, filing methods, agency information, tax payment details, state ID formats, e-filing notes, new hire reporting requirements, and more.
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