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DELETE: Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA/HR 6201) setup guidelines for Sage 300 US Payroll

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Description

Use this article to understand US Payroll codes you may have set up to support Covid-19 related programs:
  • Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
  • Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
  • Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act

These codes may remain in your current system. This article is for historical reference only.

April 1, 2020 was the effective date of this legislation. It applied to leave taken between April 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020.

Details:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-and-labor-announce-plan-to-implement-coronavirus-related-paid-leave-for-workers-and-tax-credits-for-small-and-midsize-businesses-to-swiftly-recover-the-cost-of-providing-coronavirus.


Resolution

Sage recommended reviewing all IRS updates, and consulting your tax or payroll professional, before applying the changes. 

 

JANUARY 2021 UPDATE

The HR133_PayrollUpdates_Jan2021 document attached contains a short summary of payroll-related changes. Refer to the signed bill, H.R. 133 DIVISION-BY-DIVISION SUMMARY OF COVID-19 RELIEF PROVISIONS for full details.

Summary of H.R. 133 Coronavirus Relief Provisions.pdf (house.gov)

 

APRIL 2021 UPDATE

April 1, 2021, was the effective date of changes for Social Security Tax for Employer and the date extensions of the FFCRA and CARES Acts. Before applying the Q1 tax update, it was critical to confirm the local tax code names that you previously set up. 

For details, see the Q1 tax update documentation and  Changes for Social Security Tax for Employer starting April 1, 2021 and the date extension of FFCRA and CARES Act.
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These setup scenarios were available. Each had its own guidelines attached below. . 

Scenario 1: Set up earning/tax/deduction/benefit codes for the FFFCRA and CARES Acts from scratch.

  • Follow instructions on the 'Scenario 1 - FFCRA and CARES Act Setup for 300.pdf' attachment.

Scenario 2: Adjust earning/tax/deduction/benefit codes you have already set up.

  • Follow the instructions on the 'Scenario 2 - Adjustments to Previous Setup.pdf' attachment. (This PDF includes instructions for updating your settings and data.)

Scenario 3: Continue to use your own custom earning/tax/deduction/benefit codes related to COVID-19..

  • Follow instructions on the 'Scenario 3 - Additional Setup if Used Custom Workaround.pdf' attachment. (This PDF includes instructions for reporting these custom codes on Form 941.)

Scenario 4: Set up earning/tax/deduction codes for W-2 reporting.

Scenario 5: Separate deductions and tax for Qualified Sick Leave Wages ($511) and ($200).

 

Changes for Social Security Tax for Employer starting April 1, 2021 and the date extension of FFCRA and CARES Act.

Attachment: 226_20230425110550_Scenario 2 - Adjustments to Previous Setup.pdf
Attachment: 226_20230425110550_Scenario 3 - Additional Setup if Used Custom Workaround.pdf
Attachment: 226_20230425110550_Scenario 1 - FFCRA and CARES Act Setup for 300.pdf
Attachment: 187_20230425110551_Scenario 4 - FFCRA Setup for W-2 Reporting.pdf
Attachment: 187_20230425110551_Scenario 5 - Adjustments after Q3 for W-2 Reporting.pdf
Attachment: 292_20230425110551_HR133_PayrollUpdates_Jan2021.pdf

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