The 2021 year-end version (20.5) is available to download
Note: Payroll tax changes that are effective January 2022 will be announced later in December 2021.
What’s new in version 20.5
Both Canada and U.S.:
• Updated Property Management year-end related help topics
• Updated links for remote support access through your software
• Improved messaging in Payroll when generating or regenerating Direct Deposits
U.S. Payroll:
• The correct amount prints in box 14 on Form W-2 for Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave.
Note: Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate version 20.5 is compatible with Sage Estimating versions 21.1 and earlier.
For more information about these and other changes, see the Accounting Release Notes.
Tip: Read KB 21593 FAQ - Year-end software release for Sage 300 CRE for answers to many common questions about the year-end release.
Download and install
Important!
• If you use third-party products that integrate with Sage 300 CRE, check with the vendor of your third-party product to ensure their product is fully compatible with this release. If you integrate with other Sage products, check with your business partner or Sage to ensure that these components are compatible.
• Remember to back up your data and program files before installing the year-end version.
• See Knowledgebase article 93436 for information about Crystal Runtime compatibility with Sage Estimating (SQL) and Sage Fixed Assets.
Download the product software from the Sage Knowledgebase
1. Click the link below to download and install the year-end version:
Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate 20.5 Accounting
2. If you are not logged on, click the Log on link at the top right of the page and enter your Customer Portal username and password.
Sage University Training
The Sage University step-by-step instructions for year-end closing tasks will be ready in mid-December. An announcement will be made on Sage City when the complimentary Anytime Learning subscriptions are available.
Need help?
• Visit www.Sage.com/Resources for options, including links to Sage Year-end Center, Sage Knowledgebase, Sage City, and Sage University, as well as Chat and Online Case submission.
• The Sage 300 CRE: COVID-19 Legislation page on Sage City has been updated. See the FORMS section for Form 941 and Form W2 reporting.
• Sage Expert Services can help you with installing and upgrading your Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate software. Read KB 111657 Sage Expert Services available for Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate for more information.