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Print or eFile tax forms in Sage 100 ERP

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Summary

How to print or eFile federal or state tax forms in Sage 100 ERP. This includes prerequisites, setup steps, and form processing guidelines. It also outlines eFiling options, printing steps, and important limitations within Sage 100 ERP payroll tax reporting.

Resolution

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Prerequisites for eFiling
  • Install Federal and State eFiling and Reporting on each workstation that requires eFiling.
  • Printing federal and state payroll tax forms uses plain paper unless the form viewer states otherwise.
  • Expect a fee for printing and eFiling services.

Open federal and state tax reporting

  1. Open Payroll, Period End, Federal, and State Tax Reporting.
  2. In Form Selection:
    • Select Federal or choose the appropriate state.
    • Enter the Form ID.
  3. Verify company details:
    • Company name
    • Address
    • Phone number
    • Federal Tax ID
  4. Update information if required.
  5. Reporting Period:
    • Confirm the Year and Quarter.

Complete company wizard setup

  • The system prompts the Company Wizard if you access the form for the first time.
  • It also prompts after changes to company information or tax IDs.
  • Review each window and correct any details.
  • Continue until the form or report displays.

Follow general processing guidelines

Enter and verify form information

  • Complete all the required fields before proceeding.
  • Press TAB to move between the required fields shown in red.
  • Review all entries for accuracy before submission.

Reconcile form data

  • Compare form values with Sage 100 ERP reports.
  • Use payroll reports to reconcile totals and confirm accuracy.

Edit form fields

  • Edit fields directly within the form when needed.
  • Changes stay only in the form and don’t update Sage 100 ERP data files.

Navigate the form

  • Use the toolbar to move across form pages.
  • Use the navigation buttons to move to the next or previous step.

Save work in progress

  • Use the toolbar option to save incomplete forms.
  • Return later to continue processing saved forms.

Print or eFile forms

eFile the report

  • Select eFile to submit forms electronically.
  • Review pricing details before submission.
  • Skip printing, folding, and mailing when you eFile.

Print the form

  • Open the Print window and configure the printer.
  • Print a signature-ready copy to plain paper.
  • Sign, fold, and mail the form to the correct agency before the due date.

Understand print behavior

  • Print produces different copies depending on the process stage:
    • Review copy
    • Record copy (My Copy)
    • Signature copy for mailing

Respond to system prompts

  • Select Yes to save the report to history and close the window.
  • Select No to return to the form viewer and continue editing.

 

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