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Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 Payroll Taxes Get Update For 2010
Sage Software just updated their payroll tax tables for the 2010 payroll law changes.
This table, available via download only, can be used on any MAS90 or MAS 200 system that is at level 3.71 or higher.
In order to download the tables (none are send by disk) you’ll need to access the Sage Software online site [...]
SageCRM knowledgebase open to all Extended Enterprise users
SageCRM users should be aware that there is a free online knowledgebase for researching technical issues and error messages related to the software.
The MAS 90 and MAS 200 Extended Enterprise Edition includes SageCRM as the CRM tool that’s tightly integrated to the accounting and fixed asset portions of the suite.
Unfortunately the three core components (accounting, [...]
MAS90 Service Updates Now Issued Quarterly
If you’ve ever experienced a bug with a software program then you’ve probably been directed to try curing the issue with a patch or service update.
That’s usually the first thing that is recommended by any technical support person when they try to diagnose a software issue.
Sage issues service updates for the most current version of [...]
What is SaaS?
There’s a confusing array of acronyms that are thrown around to describe cloud computing. Everything from SaaS (Software as a Service) to PaaS (Platform as a Service).
Do you know what each of these mean? Is running a version of MAS90 on a remote hosted Citrix box true Saas? Does it even matter?
The real benefit of [...]
Add country names to MAS90 forms
If you’ve ever tried to add the country name to a MAS90 or MAS200 graphical form then you know how frustrating it can be.
Early versions of MAS90 (and MAS200 also) required that you attempt to link in the master file containing the country code name (MAS90 and MAS200 data layouts here). One of the issues [...]
Sage UK affirms 9 months earnings expectations
Sage UK have released their 9 month earnings statement and are indicating that earnings are expected to be in line with management expectations.
Sage Earnings Meet Expectations
According to the company press release:
Results for the nine months to 30 June 2009 were consistent with management expectations. Market conditions in the quarter ended 30 June 2009 have remained [...]
Suggest a MAS90 feature online
Suggest a feature for MAS90 , MAS 200 or MAS 500 now live
Thanks to Dawn Anastasi for passing along the tip that Sage’s new Ideascope suggestion box is now live on the web.
You can use Ideascope as a way to communicate product suggestions directly to Sage. While the concept of “suggest a feature” is not [...]
What files store Paperless Office data for MAS 90 and MAS 200?
Here’s a great list that shows the Sage MAS 90 and 200 data files (levels 4.05+) which hold behind-the-scenes information concerning the path and other data about your paperless office files. This may be useful for technical support in determining which files need to be restored or manipulated in case of a problem with the [...]
Sage spells out June 30, 2010 as final day of life for MAS90 and MAS 200 v3.71
I must have missed the formal announcement but right here in front of me on the Sage Supported Platform Matrix in big bold letters are the words:
Support for version 3.71 will be discontinued on June 30, 2010
This is not a huge shock. Sage hasn’t sold version 3.71 in many years and only recently had grudgingly [...]
Electronic Reporting of Payroll to States for MAS90 and MAS200
The start of a new year brings all sorts of wonderful new opportunities. It’s a chance to clear out old accounting software transactions and start fresh with a new MAS90 year.
Year end also brings one time consuming task – namely Electronic Reporting for payroll tax filing.
Many states allow you to manually key in your payroll [...]