The PR Tax update is not dependent on the year end update. I tell my customers the PR Tax update is typically done after the last PR of current year and prior to first PR new year.

Last year the update came out around the 17th I would expect it will be some time around the 15th.

I work for a reseller/ VAR I am not sure what Sage's hours will be.    

Stephen thanks for the response. I sort of remember either last year or the year before the new year-end version did have to be installed before the PR tax update (or at least I was told that by SAGE.) So that is why I asked that. Are you saying typically it is not dependent on what version of SAGE you are on, or for this upcoming year-end you know that it won't be dependent? Thanks

I do not think it has ever been dependent on your version. Keep in mind I am talking about the tax update itself, you go in and your tax rates are for the new year. Its the W2s/ 1099s and new forms is what you are really looking for. Now changes in the system, talking about the ACA, then that is dependent on the software upgrade. 

Stephen is correct.  I am sorry if there was any confusion about the two updates required for Payroll each year.  To state again:

1. The Tax Rate update: Scheduled to be released on 12/21 this year (for Federal and maybe some states - other states released up through January?).  This needs to be downloaded in Payroll and updated after you've Posted your final 2021 payroll and prior to Processing your first 2022 payroll.
2. The Year-End software update (20.5 this year): Scheduled to be released 12/9 (though as of 5:57 a.m. PT I have not seen it released yet).  This is to update generally Payroll and Accounts Payable (compatibility with Aatrix), but can have other updates included - see Release Notes once released.  This should be installed prior to generating Government Year-End reports/forms (e.g. W-2, 1099).

They generally announce the release (officially) in the Sage 300 CRE Announcements, News, and Alerts section of Sage City (I recommend subscribing).  This is available from Sage Desktop under your Sage Construction & Real Estate - Sage City Community tab.  As I understand, Sage Support will be open normal hours this year (6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PT) while being closed on 12/24 and 12/31 - no Saturday support this year.

Todd Baker
Former Sage Support Analyst
Sage 300 CRE Consultant

Stephen is correct.  I am sorry if there was any confusion about the two updates required for Payroll each year.  To state again:

1. The Tax Rate update: Scheduled to be released on 12/21 this year (for Federal and maybe some states - other states released up through January?).  This needs to be downloaded in Payroll and updated after you've Posted your final 2021 payroll and prior to Processing your first 2022 payroll.
2. The Year-End software update (20.5 this year): Scheduled to be released 12/9 (though as of 5:57 a.m. PT I have not seen it released yet).  This is to update generally Payroll and Accounts Payable (compatibility with Aatrix), but can have other updates included - see Release Notes once released.  This should be installed prior to generating Government Year-End reports/forms (e.g. W-2, 1099).

They generally announce the release (officially) in the Sage 300 CRE Announcements, News, and Alerts section of Sage City (I recommend subscribing).  This is available from Sage Desktop under your Sage Construction & Real Estate - Sage City Community tab.  As I understand, Sage Support will be open normal hours this year (6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PT) while being closed on 12/24 and 12/31 - no Saturday support this year.

Todd Baker
Former Sage Support Analyst
Sage 300 CRE Consultant

NICE!!! A little early this year rock on.