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of Enhancement Releases » 3.61
The following
is a list of enhancements incorporated in the Level 3.61 release:
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 2001-Q4
Tax Table Update:
The 2001-Q4 Tax Table Update includes Federal and State Tax Table
changes since the release of the 2001-Q3 Tax Table Update as applicable
for 2001 withholding.
2001
Changes to W-2 Forms:
MAS 90 and MAS 200
W-2 forms are compatible with the Federal requirements for 2001
filing as of 5/24/01. The following is a list of formatting changes:
- W-2 forms have been reformatted
to a width of 8 1/2 inches.
- Box E has been reformatted to
split employee first and last name.
- Box 12 has been split into 4
separate boxes.
- Box 13 has been reassigned with
3 checkboxes.
- Boxes 16-21 have been renumbered
to 15-20.
- Box 21 has been omitted.
2001
Changes to 1099 Forms:
MAS 90 and MAS 200
1099 forms are compatible with the Federal requirements for 2001
filing as of 5/24/01. The following is a list of formatting changes:
- 1099-DIV: Boxes 1 and 2A are
smaller and Box 2B is positioned higher on the form. Boxes
2C, 2D, and 2E have moved and changed designation.
- 1099-MISC: This form has been
reformatted to two forms per page. Boxes 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
and 18 have been added for reporting excess golden parachute
payments, gross proceeds paid to an attorney, and state income.
Conversion to Level 3.61 will automatically
move existing data into the appropriate new or renumbered box.
2001
Changes to Magnetic Media:
- For 1099 Reporting, modifications
have been made according to the Internal Revenue Service to
adhere to the new format for DIV 1099's.
- The "T" (Transmitter)
record has been modified to contain software producer information.
Best Software, Inc. information defaults in the "T" record,
which is used by the Internal Revenue Service to provide information
regarding the software used to create the Magnetic Media file.
- New windows have been added for
entering Federally required submitter and transmitter information.
You should preview these windows prior to creating your Magnetic
Media file in order to gather the appropriate information for
your company.
- For W2 Reporting, the Social
Security Administration's MMREF-1 format for Federal W2 reporting
has been added (the TIB-4 format is still available for those
states that require the TIB-4 Format). You can select the appropriate
format for your state when creating your Magnetic Media state
file. It is recommended that you check with your state early
to determine which format they will accept.
- Time Sensitive Warning: Starting this year, when
using the MMREF-1 format for Federal Magnetic Media filing, a
Social Security Administration (SSA) assigned Personal Identification
Number (PIN) and password are required. According to Federal
requirements, Best Software has modified the Magnetic Media module
so that you can enter the PIN to be included in the submitter
record of all magnetic and electronic files provided to the SSA.
Employers that are required to file W-2 Forms magnetically must
register with the SSA for a PIN and password in addition to converting
to the MMREF-1 format prior to filing W-2 Forms for tax year
2001. Best Software recommends starting the process for obtaining
a PIN from the SSA as soon as possible because this can be a
slow process. To obtain a PIN and password from the SSA, go the
SSA Web site at http://www.ssa.gov/employer_info or
call the SSA Employer Reporting Branch at (800) 772-6270.
e-Business
Manager Security:
- e-Business Manager includes a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connection
between the Web Engine and the Internet Information Server (IIS)
running the ISAPI Plug-In. For information on how to install the
SSL certificate for the Web Engine, see Generating an SSL Key in
the e-Business Manager installation guide. For information on how
to install the ISAPI Plug-In, see ISAPI Plug-In Setup in your e-Business
Manager Installation Guide.
Additional
Modules Available for MAS 200 for SQL Server:
- The Material Requirements Planning module and third-party products,
such as Business Alerts and Remote Solutions (including Remote
Salesperson, Timekeeper, and Timekeeper Remote) are now available
for MAS 200 for SQL Server.
Business
Alerts E-Mail Batching and Numeric Formatting:
- Two new sample alerts have been added that contain the new
e-mail batching and numeric formatting features as follows:
- A new e-mail batch feature has been added that allows you
to group multiple items into one e-mail and create a sales
order invoice alert. This feature also allows you to send a
single notification regarding multiple out-of-stock inventory
items.
- Decimal-precision capabilities have been added allowing for
correct decimal positioning for quantities and prices on e-mailed
invoices.
Crystal
Reports Version 8.5 Release:
- Crystal Reports Version 8.5 now provides greater flexibility
with large data sets by allowing you to create subtotals, grand
totals, and summary fields for hierarchical groups.
- The ability to export reports to PDF and XML formats has been
added, allowing you to easily share your reports with others.
- Entire report objects can now be copied to the Windows Clipboard
allowing you to paste them into other documents.
Windows
XP Support:
- Both MAS 90 and MAS 200 now support Windows XP (Professional and
Home Editions).
On-The-Fly
Ship-To Addresses:
- Ship-to address on-the-fly entry in Sales Order Entry now supports
the assigning of Tax Schedule codes.
StarShip
Version 6.4 Release:
- FedEx Express and Ground manifest processing can now be sent
via the Internet.
- StarShip Version 6.4 contains the initial release of the FedEx
Server Interface option designed for large shippers who use FedEx
to ship more than 100 packages per day.
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