Online Training Sessions

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We are pleased to offer our Red Wing Software customers an opportunity to learn more about CenterPoint via Online Training sessions. Online Training sessions provide you with in-depth information and explanations that allow you to learn more about CenterPoint from any location where you can access the internet (high-speed internet connection recommended). The sessions are presented live by one of our CenterPoint experts while you view the presenter's computer screen. You will have the opportunity to ask questions. The sessions are recorded and sent to you so you can refer to the information afterward.
You can view and register for available sessions from our website at www.redwingsoftware.com by selecting Menu > Online Training (under 'Services' on the top right-hand side of the menu) or by clicking the links below.
Crop Harvest Entries for CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Central Time
Price: $59.00
CenterPoint Forms Designer
Thursday, August 20, 2020
9:30 am – 10:30 am Central Time
Price: $39.00
Click the links above or click here to register for these sessions.
Red Wing Software offers pre-recorded On Demand Training Video sessions as well as live training sessions. This gives you the flexibility to access the training at any point after the original live session was offered. The pre-recorded On Demand Training Video sessions can be purchased with 30-day access and can be viewed as many times as you like during the 30 days.

You can view and purchase pre-recorded sessions from our website at www.redwingsoftware.com.
• If logged into the website, go to the My Member Account page (from the Welcome menu, select My Account Home), select the Training tab, and then select the On Demand tab.
Or
• Select Menu > On Demand Training Videos (under ‘Services’ on the right-hand side of the menu).
Or
• Select the Training button on the Main website page, and then select On Demand Training Videos.

Behind the Scenes - July 2020

17 August 2020 roxie-thoner Behind the Scenes
• Allison (Accounting Software Support Specialist) and her favorite Disc Golf player Kevin Jones (she was his caddy for a tournament).
• Carole (Staff Accountant) and daughter, Zoe, attended a ranch riding clinic last weekend with their horses. They navigated some new obstacles and started learning to rope off the horses.
• Katrina (Customer Service Representative) and her family enjoyed a ride in their new toy…a Ranger.
• Connie’s (Technical Writer) daughter, Lindsey, was accepted into the online Forensic Toxicology Master’s Degree program at the University of Florida and is excited to continue her education. She recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville with Chemistry and Forensic Investigation undergraduate degrees.

CARES Act COVID-19 Reporting Updates

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Congress recently passed coronavirus tax relief bills (CARES Act) to help businesses deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 Form 941, through our Aatrix tax forms software, is now available. If you have been using our recommended CARES Act COVID-19 paid leave setup process with the ability to select Retention Credit pay runs outlined in the document below, the 2020 Form 941 will automatically perform the new required calculations. If you did not follow the CenterPoint COVID paid leave setup process, the COVID-19 information will need to be manually entered on the 941 form in Aatrix (Retention Credit pay runs can still be selected). CenterPoint Payroll also has access to Form 7200 - Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19, and other CARES Act COVID-19 reports including PPP Payroll Cost reports to assist in completing the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application.
Click here to view documentation on CenterPoint Payroll and COVID-19 Paid Leave. Or from within CenterPoint Payroll, select Help > CenterPoint Help, and then enter COVID-19 in the Search bar.

Red Wing Payroll 2020 Form 941 Information

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NOTE: This notification is for the Red Wing Software legacy product, which is called Red Wing Payroll (or Red Wing Windows Payroll). This notification is NOT in reference to CenterPoint Payroll, which is the current payroll system offered by Red Wing Software.
The 2020 Form 941 through our Aatrix tax forms software is now available. However, due to technology limitations, Red Wing Payroll cannot automatically fill out the 2020 Form 941 with the CARES Act COVID-19 information. CARES Act COVID-19 information will need to be manually added to the 941, in Aatrix, if applicable to your situation.
Each business and its CARES Act choices will be different. For information about your specific situation, contact your accountant or CPA, or see the following links:
• IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief - https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
• IRS Frequently Asked Questions - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/covid-19-related-tax-credits-for-required-paid-leave-provided-by-small-and-midsize-businesses-faqs
• Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19 - https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
• How the Treasury Department is Taking Action - https://home.treasury.gov/cares
• Form 941 Instructions - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i941.pdf
• Form 7200 Instructions - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i7200.pdf
CenterPoint Payroll supports the setup of COVID-19 paid leave, the automatic update of the 2020 941 Form, and offers specific reporting associated with the CARES Act. To make the transition to CenterPoint Payroll, please contact the Red Wing Software Sales department or email sales@redwingsoftware.com for additional information.

 

Notes from the President

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Ken Hilton - President Red Wing Software

Cautious, but not fearful. I was having a conversation recently with our Red Wing Software CEO, Jim, and as often happens during these times, the subject of the pandemic came up. We discussed how we felt about the risk of contracting the virus and what steps we were taking to protect ourselves and others.
His response was he was “cautious but not fearful.” I thought that was a great attitude toward the pandemic, and many other things in life and business. When thinking about personal purchasing decisions and or major life-changing decisions, after doing the appropriate research, and making your decision, be cautious, but not fearful of your choice.
When making business decisions, such as taking on a new venture, investing in new modern equipment, or deciding when it’s time to hire additional employees, again, after doing the appropriate budgeting for the new project, evaluations of the new equipment, and interviewing and selecting the right people, move forward, and be cautious but not fearful.