So Is this different than the 20 release that is out? Or is this just a update to the payroll?

Hi - yes, it will have changes that are not in the current release of version 20. There will be database changes for both AP and PR, for government compliance. 

Hey Terry, so should I have our system upgraded to version 20.3 from 18.4.1(our current version) before the end of the year? And then after we upgrade to 20.3 we then need to update the 2021 tax table changes correct? I have a final payroll for the year that will run the last week of this month and I just want to be sure that I have my timeline mapped out because of the holidays. Thanks in advance.

Hi Valerie R - Thanks for the question! You'll want to install the year-end version before you print your govt forms for 2020/4th quarter. And update the tax tables to 2021 after your run your final payroll for 2020 and BEFORE you run your 1st payroll for 2021. Based on your plans, it appears that you can install the YE version either before or after your last payroll of 2020. Does that help? 

Hi Valerie R - Thanks for the question! You'll want to install the year-end version before you print your govt forms for 2020/4th quarter. And update the tax tables to 2021 after your run your final payroll for 2020 and BEFORE you run your 1st payroll for 2021. Based on your plans, it appears that you can install the YE version either before or after your last payroll of 2020. Does that help? 

Hey Terry! Yes this does help. We're currently on 18.4.1, upgrading directly to 20.3 is fine, right? And also when will version 20.3 be released and where will the download and release notes be posted?

Hi Valerie R Yes, you'll be able to go from 18.4.1 to the YE version. As for when we will announce, I'm not able to provide exact dates right now but I can say that we are targeting the YE version announcement to be made in the first half of December, and the tax update to be announced during the 2nd half of December.   

Hey Terry!

Thank you for the information!