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Version 2022.3.0 release notes
We released version 2022.3.0 on September 26, 2022 with the following changes.
tip
- If you're looking for a specific update, but it's not on this release note, try checking the alerts and notices page.
- New features and new reports that are released in this version might be protected by security privileges. If your firm has turned on firm security, we recommend that you evaluate all enhancements and update your security groups.
- For a general estimate of the release dates for payroll tax forms, see when will the new tax forms be available.
On July 12, 2022, Microsoft ended support for SQL Server 2012 and earlier. Therefore, as of the v.2022.2.0
Accounting CS
release, your firm should have SQL Server 2014 or higher installed on the servers that run Accounting CS
. See Discontinued support for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 for details and steps you can take to continue using Accounting CS
without interruption. note
This change doesn't affect firms using
Accounting CS
on Virtual Office or Software as a Service (SaaS).General
We've updated the report-based dashboard portlets to utilize Microsoft Edge via the Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime component.
Report Designer
We've added the
Calculation Type
and Rate
variables to the Payroll, Check, Deduction Items section of the variable tree. (Idea Incubator #398)Layout Designer
We've added the
Calculation Type
and Rate
variables to the Payroll, Check, Deduction Items section of the variable tree for payroll check layouts. (Idea Incubator #398)General - Payroll
- Connecticut.We've addressed an issue that prevented the Connecticut FLI tax from calculating on payroll checks if the Connecticut SUI tax item was marked Wage Exempt on the Payroll Taxes tab of the Clients screen or the Employees screen.
- Pennsylvania locals.We've updated the application to accept the new 9-character alphanumeric Withholding ID format that is being issued by the City of Pittsburgh.
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.
- We've added a warning message in the Payroll Schedules window (accessed via the Payroll Information tab of the Clients screen) that prevents the check date from being changed to a date in another year if the payroll schedule has aSuspendedstatus.
Payroll compliance
- We've made the following enhancements to the Process Internet/Magnetic Files screen when the staff member entering the screen is restricted from one or more clients included in the files in the screen. (Idea Incubator #1830)
- We've added theDisallow removal of restricted clients from internet/magnetic filescheckbox in the Preferences tab of the Firm screen.
- We now update the Status field on a form to beNot Processedin the Form Selection grid of the Process Payroll Tax Forms screen when restricted clients are removed from internet/magnetic files in the Process Internet/Magnetic Files screen.
noteBased on the available options and selections made, the application may change or hide an internet/magnetic file in the Process Internet/Magnetic Files screen if the staff member is restricted from one or more clients queued in the file. - Montana.We've added the ability to file Form MW-1 electronically via FSET.
- Pennsylvania locals.
- We've combined the W-2 Copy 1 and transmittal forms into a single available selection in the Form filter options in the Process Payroll Tax Forms screen and the Edit Payroll Tax Forms screen for the following local tax agents and forms.
- Cumberland Tax Bureau - EIT– Copy 1/Cumberland_A_EIT
- HAB-EIT– Copy 1/HAB-EIT_A_EIT
- Jordan Tax Service - EIT– Copy 1/Jordan_A_EIT
- Keystone Central School District Tax Office - EIT– Copy 1/KeystoneCentral_A_EIT
- Keystone Collections Group - EIT– Copy 1/KeystoneCollections_A_EIT
- Income Tax Officer– Copy 1/Williamsport_A_EIT
- Lancaster County Tax Collection Bureau - EIT– Copy 1/Lancaster_A_EIT
- Southwest Regional Tax Bureau - EIT– Copy 1/Southwest_A_EIT
- York Adams Tax Bureau - EIT– Copy 1/YorkAdams_A_EIT
noteWe plan to combine the remaining W-2 Copy 1 and transmittal forms for Pennsylvania locals into a single available filter selection in a future release. - Effective for tax year 2022, the City of Philadelphia has moved its annual reconciliation to a quarterly filing requirement. All employers are required to electronically file the new quarterly reconciliation Form Philadel_Q.With this release, the Form Philadel_Q worksheet is now available for processing using theWeb fill-infiling method.The payroll software industry continues to work closely with the City of Philadelphia on implementing an electronic filing system that supports the new Form Philadel_Q worksheet and bulk filing requirements. Once it becomes available from the agency, we plan to release the bulk internet file in a future release.
- Washington.We have added the SOC code field to the Other State Settings section of the Payroll Taxes tab in the Setup > Employees screen (for Washington only). Details For more information about Standard Occupational Classification, visit https://esd.wa.gov/employer-taxes/about-soc.
Payroll tax forms added
State
- Montana- Form MW-1 electronic file (via theElectronicpayment method on the Department of Revenue tax agent)
Local
- Kentucky
- Crittenden County Fiscal Court– Form Annual
- Ohio
- Village of Chickasaw- Form Generic (Idea Incubator #5557)
- Village of Jenera- Form W-3
- Pennsylvania
- Blair County Tax Collection Bureau - LST- Form Blair_LST internet file (Idea Incubator #5426)
Payroll tax forms updated
Federal
- Form 941 electronic file
- We've updated the following 1099 forms for 2022:
- 1096
- 1098*
- 1098-C*
- 1098-E
- 1098-T
- 1099-A*
- 1099-B
- 1099-C*
- 1099-DIV*
- 1099-G*
- 1099-INT*
- 1099-MISC*
- 1099-NEC*
- 1099-OID*
- 1099-PATR
- 1099-R
- 1099-S*
- 1099-SA*
- 5498
- 5498-SA
- W-2G*
* Indicates the IRS has converted the 1099 form from annual updates to continuous use.
State
- Connecticut
- Form UC-2 electronic file
- Form 1099-R internet file. We now generate the 1099-R internet file for Connecticut when at least 1 of the following conditions are met.
- The recipient has a Connecticut resident address and Connecticut state withholding is being reported in Box 14.
- The recipient has a Connecticut resident address and Connecticut state withholding is not being reported in Box 14.
- The recipient has a non-Connecticut resident address and Connecticut state withholding is being reported in Box 14.
- Illinois– Form UI-3/40
- Iowa
- Form 44-007 (VSP) worksheet and internet file. We have update both to allow for zero filings.
- Form 96-048 internet file
- Kentucky– Form K-1 worksheet and electronic file
- Missouri– Form MO-941
- Montana– Form UI-5/UI-5G electronic filenoteWe plan to remove theInternetfiling method from Form UI-5/UI-5G on the 2022.4.0 release in December. After that release, only theWeb fill-inandElectronicfiling methods will be available on the forms.
- Nebraska– Form 941N internet file
- New Mexico– Form TRD-41414. We've updated the interest rate used in the calculation of line 7.
- Oklahoma– Form OES-3
- Oregon– Forms OQ, 132, and Schedule B internet files. We've updated the files for uploading into Oregon's new Frances Online system. Frances Online has replaced the Oregon Payroll Reporting System (OPRS) and Employer Account Access (EAA).
Local
- Alabama
- Tax Trust Account– Forms TaxTrustAc_M and TaxTrustAc_A
- Kentucky
- Boyd County Fiscal Court– Form Annual
- City of Cadiz– Form Annual
- City of Flemingsburg– Form Annual
- License Fee Division, City of Glasgow– Form Annual
- Union County Tax Administrator– Form Annual
- Ohio
- Commissioner of Taxation City of Toledo– Form W-3
- Oregon
- MSHS - City of Portland– Form WSHS-QR
- Pennsylvania
- City of Philadelphia– Form Philadel_Q worksheet
Tax agents added
Local
- Ohio
- Village of Chickasaw (Idea Incubator #5557). The Chicksaw City Tax becomes effective October 1, 2022.
Tax agents updated
State
- Maryland– We've updated the direct deposit information required to produce an ACH credit file for theComptroller of Maryland - Withholding Taxagent.
- Washington– We've updated the form filing addresses for theEmployment Security Departmenttax agent.
Local
- Alabama
- We've added the following taxes to theTax Trust Accounttax agent.
- Leeds City Tax
- We've removed the following taxes from theCity of Leedstax agent.
- Leeds City Tax
- Pennsylvania
- We've updated the municipality and school district liabilities for the following tax agents.
- Allegheny Township
- Allegheny, Township of LST Hollidaysburg Area S D (073503) (42-013-1215956-LST-073503) (removed)
- Blair County Tax Collection Bureau - LST
- Allegheny, Township of LST Hollidaysburg Area S D (073503) (42-013-1215956-LST-073503) (added)