In the Modify Check Forms task (Tools, Modify Forms, Check Forms) there are 3 formats available. The Check Face is the same on all three formats. The number of current and year-to-date earnings, deductions, taxes, and fringes that print on the stub varies with each format. The three default check formats are described in the table below:
| Format Type | Description | Placement Options Available | Check Stub Options Available |
| Standard | This is the original or existing form that has not changed from previous versions. This format allows you to print duplicate stubs and reports up to the following number of items on each stub:
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| Short stub | This format allows you to print duplicate stubs and reports up to the following number of items on each stub:
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| Extended stub | The duplicate stub feature is not available with the extended format. You can choose to control the earnings and deduction items that print on the check stub and whether taxes appear on the check stub, or automatically print earnings and employee paid taxes and deductions that appear on the check.
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Note: If you change from the default format to either the Extended stub or Short stub format, you may need to purchase new check stock to match the new format. Refer to How do I print a strike sheet or sample/test check or direct deposit notification in Payroll? for details on how to print a strike sheet.
Important: The sample check forms that come with Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate may not be fully compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and other requirements, which can differ from one jurisdiction to another. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with all applicable laws and requirements, and to modify your check forms as needed to ensure compliance.