2012 Year-End Software Update
9.8 Update 6.3 (Amendment 2)
12-X US| December 27, 2012
Audience
This notice applies to you:
- If you used Sage Installation Manager to install 9.8 Update 6.2 to your server and workstations--Sage Installation Manager may have installed 9.8 Update 6.1 on the workstations instead. To determine the software version on a workstation, select Help > About. If the version is not 9.8 Acc Update 6.2 or 6.3, you must download and install 9.8 Accounting Update 6.3 to your server and workstations.
- If you have not already downloaded or installed the 2012 Year-End Update--you should install 9.8 Accounting Update 6.3 to your server and workstations.
Note: If the version on your server and workstations is 9.8 Update 6.2, you do not need to install
9.8 Update 6.3.
Government-Mandated Changes and Software Updates
This notice contains the 2012 year-end updates for Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (formerly Sage Timberline Office) and Sage Estimating, in addition to enhancements and fixes.
Install the Year-End Software Update if ANY of the following apply to you:
- You use Payroll to pay employees – Whether you issue checks or direct deposit, you must install this year-end software update in addition to updating your 2013 payroll taxes before processing any 2013 checks so the new Medicare tax will calculate correctly. (The 2013 payroll tax download will be available in late December.)
- You use Accounts Payable to generate Form 1099-MISC, Form 1099-INT, or Form 1099-DIV – Install this year-end software update before generating Form 1099-MISC, Form 1099-INT, or 1099-DIV to ensure your forms are in compliance.
- You use Property Management to generate Form 1099-INT – Install this year-end software update before generating Form 1099-INT to ensure your forms are in compliance.
For details about the year-end update and installation instructions, click the following link.
Tip: To determine the version and update you have installed, open any application. Select Help > About to view the version and update number.
Technical Assistance at Year End
During year-end, it can be hard to reach the Sage Customer Support Call Center as quickly as you need. We recommend utilizing your software’s in-product Help system or the 2012 Year-End Guide to answer your technical questions.
When you need additional assistance, please refer to the Technical Assistance page to best determine what service and expected response time works best for you.
Live Chat
Did you know that after installing this year-end update, you will now be able to access our Live Chat Support directly from the application (except Desktop)? Simply open Help > Live Chat from the menu, type in your company information and ask your question. Our Live Chat analysts are ready with answers to your questions and will quickly get you on your way to a smooth and trouble-free year end.
Live Chat is available Monday thru Friday from 6 AM to 3 PM (PST)
Complimentary Year-End Training
The following year-end lessons are available complimentary as a courtesy to you. Click the following links to view the three lessons:
Year-End Procedures Anytime Learning Subscription
This package of recorded lessons will be updated for 2012 by mid-December. Available for just $99.00 (with promo code WINTERFUN!), this subscription includes 15 lessons that guide you through year-end tasks including:
- Preparation and filing of W2s and W3s
- Preparation and filing of forms 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, and 1098
- Making prior-year adjustments to General Ledger
- Downloading and Updating Taxes
Registration for this subscription gives anyone in your company access to these lessons for a full year. Download the PDF for complete descriptions of these lessons.
Do you prefer a blended approach, with both in-person and recorded training? Check with your local Sage business partner or certified consultant to learn about local classroom or on-site training options.
Go to Sage University for additional training opportunities.