Did You Know?

08 January 2019 roxie-thoner Customer Information
New “Product” Feature Available in CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture Version 12.15
A growing need for raised crop product inputs is traceability. Maintaining products purchased and the ability to provide a list of products applied to each field are often needed. The new “Product” feature added to version 12.15 of CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture allows you to trace those needs. This new feature is available within the program at no additional cost. As crop inputs move from pre-purchase to work-in-process to harvested crops, a product detail flows with the input without additional accounts, so the account list remains clean. Additionally, the product stores customized fields of information, for example EPA registration number, active ingredients, or your own management details such as growing days on seeds. For detailed information, see the Understanding and Using Products document, Understanding and Using Products video, or other Product videos in the Products section here.

Free Pre-Recorded Virtual Classroom Sessions on W-2, ACA, and 1099 Forms

07 January 2019 roxie-thoner Customer Information
We are pleased to offer our Red Wing Software customers an opportunity to learn more about W-2, 1099, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) year-end tax forms via free pre-recorded sessions in our online Virtual Classroom. These sessions were recorded by one of our CenterPoint experts and provide you with in-depth information and explanations about the year-end tax forms from any location where you can access the internet (high-speed internet connection recommended).
You can view the free pre-recorded year-end tax form sessions and session materials from the links below. Under Course Materials (on the lower-left side of the page), first view the session materials and then view the video.
W-2 Forms for CenterPoint Payroll
ACA Forms for CenterPoint Payroll
1099 Forms for CenterPoint Accounting for Agriculture
1099 Forms for CenterPoint Accounting and CenterPoint Fund Accounting

Notes from the President

04 January 2019 khilton Notes from the President


Ken Hilton - President Red Wing Software

I hope you had a joyous holiday season.
January is the busiest month here at Red Wing Software. With everyone closing out 2018, beginning 2019, and making sure their payroll information is up-to-date with the rapidly changing tax calculations, our support lines light up. We have prepared internally to answer the calls from our customers at a rate you’ve come to expect from us. You can help ensure a smooth transition to the new year by reviewing the documents and videos recently posted on our web site, and referred to in this newsletter, that answer frequently asked questions about your software.
I’d like to congratulate our support staff for consistently reaching 92% direct pick-up of calls coming in to our support lines. That percentage has steadily improved over the years to the excellent level it is today. Our entire staff has worked hard to achieve this goal, and they are prepared to continue this high level of service. Please join me in thanking them for their hard work.
All of us at Red Wing Software wish you a happy, prosperous, and safe New Year.

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Information

28 December 2018 rpalm Customer Information
CenterPoint Payroll features tools to handle the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting. This function within CenterPoint Payroll allows employers to track and report required ACA information for tax filing purposes. The ACA reporting is included within CenterPoint as a standard feature. Please note that Red Wing Windows Payroll users who need to handle ACA reporting are highly encouraged to migrate to CenterPoint Payroll, as ACA reporting will not be available within Red Wing Windows Payroll software. To receive more information about upgrading to CenterPoint Payroll, please call 800-732-9464, or email sales@redwingsoftware.com.
For detailed Affordable Care Act (ACA) information that includes links to an Affordable Care Act (ACA) and CenterPoint Payroll document and video, eFile price sheet, and frequently asked questions, click here.

W-2, ACA 1094/1095, and 1099 Government Filing Deadlines

20 December 2018 StephanieE
Important 2018 1099 Filing Deadline for 2019: The Internal Revenue Service filing deadline for 1099-MISC forms reporting non-employee compensation such as payments to independent contractors is January 31, 2019.
Important 2018 W-2 Filing Deadline for 2019: The Internal Revenue Service filing deadline for W-2 forms submitted to the Social Security Administration is January 31, 2019 whether you file using paper forms or electronically.
Important 2018 ACA 1094/1095 Form Filing Deadlines for 2019: Form 1095-C for the 2018 calendar year must be furnished to employees by January 31, 2019. Filers of Form 1095-B must furnish a copy by January 31, 2019 to the person identified as the “responsible individual” on the form for coverage in 2018. Forms 1094/1095-B and 1094/1095-C filed in 2019 reporting coverage provided in calendar year 2018 are required to be filed with the Internal Revenue Service by February 28, 2019, or April 1, 2019 if filed electronically.
Note: The deadlines listed above were taken directly from the form instructions on the Internal Revenue Service web site and are subject to change by the Internal Revenue Service.