Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Nevada Modified Business Tax Form Now included in QuickBooks State Payroll Forms

The Nevada Modified Business Tax Form is a great addition
to the latest QuickBooks Payroll Tax Update!


This is Really Great News!

QuickBooks most recent payroll tax update for Enhanced Payroll Service has added a new form that calculates Nevada Modified Business Tax!

It is not a form that can be mailed or electronically submitted, however it will calculate the Modified Business Tax liability before qualified medical deductions, prior credits or past due amounts.

Thanks Intuit! This is a wonderful tool! Payroll just gets better all the time!

If you are not using QuickBooks Enhanced Payroll, maybe it is time to consider upgrading your payroll product now. Intuit is working hard to improve their products - they've hit a home run with this one!

Drop us a line if you have questions...we'll be glad to help!

Enhanced Payroll helps you save time
and is most complete in-house payroll solution.
Pay employees with convenient Direct Deposit
or print paychecks from your PC.
Automatically fill in federal and state tax forms with QuickBooks data
- just print, sign, and mail.
Or, use E-File & Pay at no additional charge.


If you haven't downloaded the most recent payroll updates, do this as soon as possible.
Next month we'll be processing quarterly reports - you won't be using the most current forms if you don't!

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Time to update that old, slow cash register?

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Monday, September 22, 2008

QuickBooks Payroll Updates Available Now

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Welcome to the QuickBooks Minute.
I’m Jayne Miller, the QuickBooks Gal

Intuit has released Payroll Tax Updates
Update Your Software Today
!

The most recent QuickBooks payroll update (20814) was released last week. If you are not using automatic updates, be sure you go to the Intuit website and download these updates right away. Here's what is included in the most recent update:


1 - Tax Table Updates

Do this before you process your next payroll - New Mexico & Wisconsin must update

2 - Forms Updates

You'll need these next month when you process Quarterly Payroll Reports

941, 941 Schedule B, and 944/945A (Standard & Enhanced Payroll subscribers)

Enhanced Payroll only - Updated State forms for CT, ME, MA, MO, NV, ND, VT, WA, & WI

3 - E-File & Pay Updates

Update includes new e-payment options for North Dakota.

Update includes new e-filing options for California and Maine.



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That's today's QuickBooks Gal minute.
Please come back for more tips and tricks for QuickBooks users.

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Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Qbb, Qbm, Qbx, or Qbw - What's the Difference?

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Welcome to the QuickBooks Minute.
I’m Jayne Miller, the QuickBooks Gal


Do you know the difference between a QuickBooks Back up (.qbb),
QuickBooks Portable file (.qbm),
Accountant's Copy (.qbx) and a QuickBooks Company file (.qbw)?



As a consultant & a bookkeeper, I am often asked what's the difference between these types of files.

Many times a client will bring me their work along with what they think is a backup when, in fact, they have just copied the entire QuickBooks company file.


Of course, I can't restore from that type of file, however I can drag & drop it into the proper directory on my computer in order to process their work.

However, if they had just brought a backup or portable file, then I could have restored and worked just as easily and they would not risk their company file by copying it....I am always afraid that I might accidentally delete it, so I stay away from that option!


Here's a comparison of these three options:

Backup file:

A file that is compressed to contain everything you need to recreate your company file
in a QuickBooks environment - you must have the same or higher version of QuickBooks
on the computer into which you want to restore the back up.


It is saved with an extension of .qbb and should be used regularly to safeguard your
QuickBooks files against accidental data loss.

Portable File:

A portable company file is a compact version of your company file that contains only financial data an is small enough to be sent by e-mail or saved to portable media, such as a flash drive.

You can use a portable company file when you need to move your company financial data to another computer or send to your accounting professional.

Portable files, unlike backup files, do not contain related files such as letters, logos, images, & templates...only financial data. It also does not contain a transaction log that might be used to restore transaction data should damage to the file or data loss occur.


Accountant's Copy:

An Accountant's Copy is a version of your company file that your accountant can use to make changes while you continue to work in your file.

When the Accountant is finished, you just import the changes into your file.

QBW - Company File:

This is the company file you created when you started using QuickBooks. This is your entire company file. Do not copy, cut & paste or otherwise alter or jeopardize this file. Use regular back up procedures to protect your data and your company information. If your company file becomes corrupted, damaged or lost, you can use a back up to re-create your company file.


That's today's QuickBooks Gal minute.
Please come back for more tips and tricks for QuickBooks users.



I’m Jayne Miller, the QuickBooks Gal. Thanks for listening.
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