So here it is–year end…and it’s time to start preparing. You may be reviewing salaries, deductions etc. along with updating benefits in Human Resources. The Benefit and Deduction Summary window (HR/Payroll–Cards–Human Resources–Employee Benefits–Benefit and Deduction Summary) is a valuable resource when reviewing employee benefits. But did you know that the Retirement benefit information does not appear …
Category Archive: GP Payroll and HR
Nov
27
Microsoft Dynamics GP and Pennsylvania Local Tax Act 32
You’re wondering aren’t you? Will there be a tax update for the new Pennsylvania Local Tax Act 32? Well, thank you to Microsoft’s Terry Heley for once again clarifying the wild world of payroll and payroll taxes! On her blog (http://blogs.msdn.com/b/dynamicsgp/archive/2011/10/06/pennsylvania-local-tax-act-32-will-microsoft-dynamics-gp-support-it.aspx) she reminds us that Microsoft typically does not support local taxes. Updates are for Federal, …
Sep
27
Where the GL Distribution Account Info is Stored for a Payroll Posting in Microsoft Dynamics GP
If you struggle to find the GL account where a Department, Position, Pay Code combination is posting a particular Account Type in Microsoft Dynamics GP Payroll, I have the solution! It is located where one would least expect it– not in an historical-type labeled table (i.e. some sort of UPR30XXX table), but rather in the …
Aug
02
HRM Self-Service Workflows Not Submitting
Recently, I’ve had some issues with Microsoft Dynamics GP – HRM (Human Resource Management) workflows. Specifically, whenever users submit timecards, they say they’re submitted, but they don’t flow through to the user’s manager. And it’s not just one user, it’s everyone in the system. What’s happening? Well, the first thing you want to check is …
Jul
01
Microsoft Dynamics GP – US Payroll tax update Round 6!
Yep, you read it correct…ANOTHER payroll tax update! This time the tax table changes are for North Dakota and Connecticut employees. This update also includes a code change. If you are not affected by any of the code changes then just install the tax table update. If you are affected or if you are a …
Jul
01
Microsoft Dynamics GP – Here we go again…more payroll tax changes! FUTA rate decreases!
Effective July 1, 2011 the FUTA rate will decrease from 6.2% to 6.0%. This tax is an employer expense and does not effect an employee’s pay check. So what do you need to do? There will be no code change from Microsoft because this unemployment rate is easily changed in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Go to …
Jun
28
Futa Rate Change and June Hot Fix / Round 6 US Payroll Tax update has released for 10.0 and GP 2010
There is some very important information included in this email, as it relates to Microsoft Dynamics Payroll. If you have any questions about this email, please don’t hesitate to contact us as support@summitgroupsoftware.com.  Have a fun and safe 4th of July! FUTA CHANGES Did you know that the FUTA rate changes effective July 1, 2011 …
Apr
12
Negative Deduction in Microsoft Dynamics GP 10 and GP 2010 Not Calculating on Checks After 3/25/2011 Service Pack Applied
After applying build 1727 (dated 3/25/2011 for the Round 4 Tax Update)  for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10, we have found (and tested) that negative deductions that had TSA Sheltered From tax items check-marked will no longer show on the Calculate Checks report or on the checks themselves. They do, however, show correctly on the Build Check Report. Microsoft …
Apr
06
Microsoft Dynamics GP 941B and 941 Report Incorrect after 3/25/2011 Service Pack Update
The latest Service Pack for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10 and GP 2010 dated 3/25/2011 was primarily created to correct calculation and formatting issues with the 941 report (due to governmental changes). After the installation of this service pack, though, you may encounter a situation where your 941B report is not properly calculating the actual tax deposits …
Mar
31
W-2 Benefit Reporting for 2011 and 2012
Have you heard? The IRS has issued guidelines for reporting of employer sponsored health insurance costs on 2011 and 2012 W-2s!! The reporting is for employee information only and does not cause employer-provided health coverage to become taxable. The Affordable Care Act has made this an optional requirement for all employers for the 2011 W-2s. …