We understand how difficult and frustrating setting up payroll for the first time can be. EzPaycheck software now has a simple quick start guide to ensure an even more user friendly application. This guide can be viewed at:

In responding to the requests from customers, we launched the promotion of the bundle version of Ezcheckprinting and Ezcheckpersonal software. Customers can get both check writers for business and family at discount price $58 ($10 off from the regular price $68)

Both ezCheckPrinting and ezCheckPersonal are compatible with Windows 8 system, 32-bit or 64-bit. It can also run on Windows XP, Me, 2000, 2003 and Vista, 7 system. Other features included in both check printing applications are:

- Easy to use and learn, even for those who don’t have an accounting or IT background

- Prints MICR characters accepted by most banks — no need to order expensive checks pre-printed with bank information

- Add a logo and other customizable design features for a professional look to checks

- No limit to the number of accounts that can be used

- Write an unlimited number of checks

- Write checks on blank check stock or pre-printed checks

- Include signature image on checks to save time signing checks

- Customizable report features that are easy to use

- Save time by printing multiple checks in one click

- The business version ezCheckPrinting can export and import of check data for use with ezTimeSheet, Excel file, QuickBooks, Microsoft Money, and other accounting software.

To learn more about our check writer, visit our site at www.halfpricesoft.com

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3. Doing things well is more important than doing new things.

4. I hire people who are smarter than I am.

We releaed a new YouTube video "How to E-File 1099-misc forms". You can view it at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7IoPX0zZrs&feature=share&list=UULcEu1DiFIo7fUYbOtzf09A

You can also check this document at

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/1099-misc-software/howto-efile-1099-misc-forms.asp

EzW2 help user prepare, print and eFile W2 and 1099-misc forms for Year 2012 tax season. 

IRS published the new 2013 Form 941 on March 12. We released the new edition of 2013 ezPaycheck payroll tax software last night with the updates on 2013 Form 941 (Employer’s QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return). The main changes on new Form 941 include:

- Social Security Tax: The employee tax rate for social security is 6.2%. Previously, the employee tax rate for social security was 4.2%. The employer tax rate for social security remains unchanged at 6.2%. The social security wage base limit is $113,700

- Additional Medicare Tax Withholding: In addition to withholding Medicare tax at 1.45%, employer must withhold a 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax from wages employer pays to an employee in excess of $200,000 in a calendar year.

This new version is free for current ezPaycheck 2013 users. New users can download and ezPaycheck payroll program for 30 day free at http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp with no credit carded needed and no obligation.

Many ezPaycheck payroll software customers contact us recently about Year 2013 Form 941. However IRS has not published the new Form 941 yet. We will inform all ezPaycheck users by email when the new version is released.  You can also check the update information within ezPaycheck by clicking ezPaycheck top menu "help".

Your Form 941 is due by the last day of the month that follows the end of the quarter. 

1. First Quarter:  January, February, March 

Quarter Ends: March 31

Form 941 is due: April 30

More information can be found here

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2011/04/12/Form-941-due-date.aspx

We released new video "How to Efile W2 Form" to our YouTube Channel. You can watch it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZyfoAbIDjY&list=UULcEu1DiFIo7fUYbOtzf09A

You can find step by step guide on how to eFile W2 form with ezW2 Software there. Please check it.

We updated ezCheckPrinting and QuickBooks Virtual printer to support QuickBooks Paycheck stubs. The latest vesions are available at

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/check_printing_software_download.asp

ezCheckPrinting is the easy-to-use business version MICR and laser check writing and check printing software. This virtual check printer is an optional add-on component of ezCheckPrinting software. With Virtual Check Printer, QuickBooks and Quicken business users can now print customized business checks with logo on the blank check stock quickly and easily.

In response to users’ requests, the new edition of ezCheckPrinting software and QuickBooks Virtual Printer(5.0.11)  rolled out to help QuickBooks users to print paycheck stubs with YTD data together with checks.

ezCheckPrinting is the stand-alone check software that allows users to design and print professional checks with MICR line, logo and signature in house.  Users do not have to use this cheque software with QuickBooks and other software. Writing a check is really easy with ezCheckPrinting! All user have to do is to enter the date, payee’s name and amount payable to the payee. ezCheckPrinting will automatically convert numbers to words. User can write and print a check with just a few clicks.

EzCheckPrinting QuickBooks Virtual printer is the optional add-on of ezCheckPrinting PC check writer for QuickBooks users that want to print checks on blank stock too.  When users print checks within QuickBooks, they will see the print option page. They just need to select "EzCheckPrinting QuickBooks Virtual Printer" as the current printer here and they will be able to print checks with MICR line on the blank stock.

Learn more about QuickBooks Virtual Printer, visit

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/quickbooks-checks-virtual-printer.asp

Related Articles

• How to print checks with logo

• How to print blank check with MICR encoding

• How to print QuickBooks Checks on blank stock

• How to print Quicken Checks on blank stock 

Learn more about ezCheckPrinting at: http://www.halfpricesoft.com/product_ezCheck.asp

EzPaycheck payroll software is very flexible. Yes, it can handle Different Pay. Differential pay is a financial term means an employee can earn extra for working a certain shift (ie: night shift).

EzPaycheck allows users to set up multiple pay rates for an employee during the same pay period. When user adds a new paycheck, he just needs to enter the hours and ezPaycheck will calcualte federal, state, Social Security and other taxes automatically. Then user can print paychecks on blank check stock and pre-printed checks.

Here is an example:

Employee XYZ works for two shifts during the same pay period. The pay rate for the first shift is $10. The pay rate for the second shift is $12.

1.      Start ezPaycheck, click the left menu “Company Settings”, then click “Wage Setup” sub menu to open Company Wage Setup Screen.

- Check one Regular wage item, then the “Change Name” button to rename it. You can rename it to “2ND shift” or other name.

- Save your change.

EzPaycheck payroll software is very flexible. Yes, it can handle multiple payroll rates in the same period for one employee.

Here is an example:

Employee XYZ works for two shifts during the same pay period. The pay rate for the first shift is $10. The pay rate for the second shift is $12.

1.       Start  ezPaycheck, click the left menu “Company Settings”, then click “Wage Setup” sub menu to open Company Wage Setup Screen.

-          Check one Regular wage item, then the “Change Name” button to rename it. You can rename it to “2ND shift” or other name.

-          Save your change.

2.       Add/ Edit Employee Setup  screen

3.       Enter the hourly Rates for different shifts

4.       Add a new check and enter the hours there.

New users can try ezPaycheck 30 days free. No credit card needed and no obligation.

Our support team will stay here today until mid-night. We hope all users can distribute W-2 Forms and 1099 Forms in time.

Try your last minute solution of W2 and 1099 reporting.

EzW2 software –prepare, print and file W-2, W-3, 1099-misc and 1096

No preprinted forms are needed for the recipient copies. You can print recipeint copies on white paper to mail it. Or you can print recipients forms into digital PDF file and email them.

Ez1099 Software – 1099s, 1098s, 5498s and more forms

No preprinted forms are needed for the recipient copies. You can print recipeint copies on white paper to mail it. Or you can print recipients forms into digital PDF file and email them.

Download ezW2 software and 1099 software now and print form instantly.

EzPaycheck software is designed to simplify paycheck processing for small businesses. The 2013 version supports multiple Non-regular Wages to meet users' special needed. Here is an example:

Questions:
I can't find a payroll that will work for drivers paid by percentage. My Drivers percentage is done by the load and then the job. Some companies I pay higher percent than others but it’s all done by each load.

Answers:
EzPaycheck cannot calculate payment by percent automatically. However, the non-regular Wage item can help user handle it.

1. Start ezPaycheck payroll software, click the left menu "Company Settings->Wage Setup" to open Company Wage Setup screen.

2. Add two new payment type "Pay by Load" and "pay by job". Save the change.

3. When add a new check, enter the Pay by load amount and Pay by job amount, ezPaycheck will calculate the taxes automatically.

New users can try ezPaycheck 30 days free. No credit card needed and no obligation.

File Forms W-2c (Corrected Wage and Tax Statement) and W-3c (Transmittal of Corrected Wage and Tax Statement) as soon as possible after you discover an error. Also, provide a Form W-2c to the employee as soon as possible. 

-              ezW2Correction software can print W-2C (copy 1, 2, A, B, C and D) AND w-3C on white paper. SSA-approved.

-              ezW2Correction  can print recipient copies into PDF format so you can email it to your recipients quickly. 

-              If you prefer pre-printed forms, it can also fill data on pre-printed forms too. 

-              ezW2Correction can support unlimited forms, unlimited recipients and unlimited companies with no extra charge.

You can learn more about ezW2Correction software at

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2c_software.asp

ez1099 software was developed to simplify filling out, printing and eFile W2G, 1097BTC, 1098s (1098, 1098C, 1098E, 1098 T), 1099s (1099A, 1099B, 1099C, 1099CAP, 1099DIV, 1099G, 1099H, 1099INT, 1099LTC, 1099MISC, 1099OID, 1099PATR, 1099Q, 1099R, 1099S, 1099SA), 5498s(5498, 5498ESA, 5498SA), 8935, 3921, 3922, 1096 forms required by the IRS.

January 31st is the W2 and 1099 recipient filing deadline. last minute users who need to speed up W2 and 1099 Form Printing are welcome to download and try  ezW2 Software for free, with no credit card needed and no obligation.

-       ezW2 2012 can print all W-2 and W-3 forms on white paper to cut cost on pre-printed forms.  And the black and white substitute forms of W-2 Copy A and W-3 are SSA-approved.

-       ezW2 2012 can print 1099 recipient copies on white paper. (Since IRs does not certify the black and white substitute forms, user still need the red form for IRS copy A and W-3.)

-      ezW2 supports the  optional PDF and E-File. For users who want to go green with the paper saving Efile feature, no pre-printed forms is needed to file W2 and 1099.

Other Resources:

• How to print W-2 forms

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2011/01/23/5-Easy-Steps-to-Print-Forms-W2-Yourself.aspx

• How to print 1099-misc forms

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2010/12/09/How-to-Prepare-Form-1099-misc-yourself.aspx

To learn more about ezW2, 1099 W2 Printing software, please visit

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp

ezW2 software supports forms w2, w3, 1099 and 1096. It also save user money and time by printing the SSA approved laser substitute forms W2 copy A and W3 on the plain paper. ezW2 is compatible with Windows 8 system, ezW2 works on Windows 98/NT/Me/2003/XP/Vista/7/8, 32-bit/64-bit system or MAC machine installed with Virtual Machine or Parallels

More controls and options in the new edition of ezW2 1099 and W2 filing software allow small business owners to better customize the software to fit their tax reporting needs and the way they work. 

Followings are the 5 simple steps to printing form W-2. 

Step 1: Start ezW2 software. 

If you do not have this W2 and 1099 software installed, you can download it for free from

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2-software-free-download.asp. No registration needed and no obligation. You can follow the step by step online instructions to finish the installation in minutes.

Step 2: Set up company information for W2 reporting

You can access this screen by clicking the top menu “Current Company->Company”.

You need to enter the general company information for w2 and 1099 forms, such as Company Name, Address, Tax ID and others.

Step 3: Set up W-3 information

You can access this screen by clicking the top menu “Current Company->W-3 information”.

You need to enter the W-3 control number, W3 Establishment Number, Contact Information and others. This information will be displayed on both forms W-2 and W-3. 

Step 4: Add W-2 Employees

You can access employee by clicking the top menu “Current Company->W2 Employee list”. You can add a new employee or edit or delete an existing one easily by clicking the link on this form.

You can also import Employee information quickly by using W2 import form. You can access this import form by clicking the top menu “Current Company->Import W2”. 

Step 5: Enter W-2 information and print W-2 forms

You can access this W-2 editing screen by clicking the top menu “Current Company->Form W-2”..

- Once you select the employee from the list, the employee information will be filled automatically.

- Fill in the boxes on the w-2 Form.

- Click the Question icon or the instructions link to get help.

- Click the 'save' button to save the W-2 information.

- Click the 'Print W2' button to print the different W2 Copies for this recipient. ezW2 can print forms W2 copy A, B, C, D, 1 and 2

- Click the 'Print Instructions' button to print W-2 instructions. 

Note: 

1. Form W-3 will be generate automatically based on form W2 information
2. ezW2 allows user to set up unlimited companies with one flat rate. So if you have multiple companies or you are an accountant, you can add new company by clicking top menu “Company Management->New company”
3. YouTube video is available at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk_mErjN3Ew

ez1099 software can support multiple accounts on the same machine with no extra charge. Maybe that is one reason many tax preparers also like this software.

ez1099 software was developed to simplify filling out, printing and eFile W2G, 1097BTC, 1098s (1098, 1098C, 1098E, 1098 T), 1099s (1099A, 1099B, 1099C, 1099CAP, 1099DIV, 1099G, 1099H, 1099INT, 1099LTC, 1099MISC, 1099OID, 1099PATR, 1099Q, 1099R, 1099S, 1099SA), 5498s(5498, 5498ESA, 5498SA), 8935, 3921, 3922, 1096 forms required by the IRS.

How to add a new company account

·         You can add a new account by clicking the top menu “Company->Add Company”

·         You can also add a new account quickly by duplicating the current account by clicking the top menu “Company->Backup Company”. Then select the backup company database as the current one and edit it for your account.

How to switch the current company account

·         You can add a new account by clicking the top menu “Company->Select Company”

Related links:

• How to Convert 1099 forms into PDF format

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/03/How-to-Print-1099-Tax-Form-in-PDF-Format-for-Recipients.aspx

How to Print 1099 forms on white paper for recipients

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/03/How-to-print-1099-form-on-white-paper-for-recipient.aspx

• How to prepare and print a 1099 form

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/03/How-to-print-a-1099s-Form.aspx

ez1099 software was developed to simplify filling out, printing and eFile W2G, 1097BTC, 1098s (1098, 1098C, 1098E, 1098 T), 1099s (1099A, 1099B, 1099C, 1099CAP, 1099DIV, 1099G, 1099H, 1099INT, 1099LTC, 1099MISC, 1099OID, 1099PATR, 1099Q, 1099R, 1099S, 1099SA), 5498s(5498, 5498ESA, 5498SA), 8935, 3921, 3922, 1096 forms required by the IRS.

Here is the step by step guide on how to import recipient list from external .csv file. If you need a test file, you can click here to download a sample recipient list file.

Step 1: Start ez1099, then click the top menu “Company”, then click the sub menu “Import Recipients” to open “import 1099” screen.

If you have not installed ez1099, you can download and try it for free at

http://halfpricesoft.com/1099-software-free-download.asp

Step 2: Following the steps on the screen.

-          Click “Open File” to select your data file

-          Select the column map

-          Click “Test Parse” button to test

-          Click the “Import “ button to import data

Then you will see these recipients when you go back to the main screen.

Note:

You can download the sample file and unzip it to test this import function here.

http://halfpricesoft.com/1099s_software/recipient.zip

EzPaycheck small business software saves employers' time by simplifying payroll tax calculation, paycheck printing and tax reporting. However if you like to calculate the taxes manually, you can find the step by step guide below

For example:

Karen is the employee of company ABC. She lives in Arizona. Her withholding rate is single/withhold at a single rate.  She has two allowances and no extra withholds.  She gets paid $10 per hour biweekly.  She works 64 hours for each biweekly pay period.

Followings are the steps to calculate the federal tax:
 

1. Gross pay for each paycheck: 
 
For each pay period, the gross pay is $640
 
2. Deduction for each paycheck:
The standard deduction is $3,900 per year (For Year 2013).
She can get total $3700*2=$7800
For each pay period the deduction is: $7800/26=$300

 
3. Taxable income for each paycheck
So for each paycheck, the taxable income is: 640-300=$340.00
 
4. Federal tax 
(340.00-85.00) * 10%=255*10%=$25.5

Current Federal Income Withholding Tax table
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2013.asp

Table 2 -- Biweekly Payroll Period

EzPaycheck payroll software is designed to automate paycheck processes to reduce the time spent on running payroll. The software’s graphic interface leads users step-by-step through setting up employee information, importing data, calculating payroll—including calculation of federal, state and local taxes; deductions for Medicare, insurance and 401(k) plans; and printing paychecks.

Priced at just $89 per installation, ezPaycheck’s graphical interface and functions are so intuitive that even users without much computer or accounting experience can start automating payroll processes within minutes of installation. Additionally, customers can try ezPaycheck payroll software without cost or obligation for 30 days.

ezW2 software can print ALL W-2 forms (copy A, B, C, D, 1 and 2) and W-3 forms on plain paper. The black and white substitute forms of W-2 Copy A and W-3 are SSA-approved (Vendor ID: 1335). Priced from $39, ezW2 is affordable W2 and 1099 form printing and filing solution for any business.

Please check the following image on how to print your form on white paper. If you need step by step guide on how to setup ezW2 and print forms, you can refer to this article

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2011/01/23/5-Easy-Steps-to-Print-Forms-W2-Yourself.aspx

Followings are the steps to print W2 on white paper:

Step 1: Start ezW2 software

If you have not installed ezW2, you can download it for free at: http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2-software-free-download.asp

Step 2: You can click the top menu “Current Company”, then select sub menu “Form W2”  to open W-2 Form Edit Screen. 

Step 3: Then click the “Print W2” button to open W-2 Print Option screen.

Note: 

1. Form W-3 will be generate automatically based on form W2 information
2. ezW2 allows user to set up unlimited companies with one flat rate. So if you have multiple companies or you are an accountant, you can add new company by clicking top menu “Company Management->New company”
3. You can download and try eZw2 for free with no credit card needed and no obligation.  

Paychecks changed for Rhode Island workers from Jan. 1, 2013

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $1,000 which is unchanged during year 2013. However, if annual wage is greater than 207,950, the exemption will be 0. The Rhode Island income tax rates range from 3.75% to 5.99% and are levied on Rhode Island residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Rhode Island sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-RhodeIsland-2013.asp

• The old Rhode Island Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-RhodeIsland-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for Oklahoma workers from Jan. 1, 2013

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $1,000 which is unchanged during year 2013. The  The Oklahoma income tax rates range from 0.5% to 5.25% and are levied on Oklahoma residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Kansas sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-Oklahoma-2013.asp

• The old Oklahoma Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-Oklahoma-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for New York workers from Jan. 1, 2013

Beginning with tax year 2013, the New York State personal income tax rates have changed for most taxpayers. Accordingly, effective for payrolls made on or after January 1, 2013, employers must use the revised withholding tax tables and methods included to compute the amount of New York State taxes to be withheld from employees.

The withholding allowances for employee is increased in year 2013. The New York income tax rates range from 4% to 9.62% and are levied on New York residents’ income and non-residents’ income from New York sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-newyork-2013.asp

• The old New York Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-newyork-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for North Dakota workers from Jan. 1, 2013

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $3,900 which is changed from $3,800 in year 2012. The  The North Dakota income tax rates range from 1.51% to 3.99% and are levied on North Dakota residents’ income and non-residents’ income from North Dakota sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-NorthDakota-2013.asp

• The old North Dakota Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-NorthDakota-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for Nebraska workers from Jan. 1, 2013

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $1,900 which is changed from $1,700 in year 2012. The  The Nebraska income tax rates range from 2.26% to 6.95% and are levied on Nebraska residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Nebraska sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-Nebraska-2013.asp

• The old Nebraska Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-Nebraska-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for Missouri workers from Jan. 1, 2013

The withholding allowances for single employee claims is $5,950 which is changed from $5,800 in year 2012. The  The Missouri income tax rates range from 1.5% to 6% and are levied on Missouri residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Missouri sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-Missouri-2013.asp

• The old Missouri Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-Missouri-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for Minnesota workers from Jan. 1, 2013

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $3,900 which is changed from $3,800 in year 2012. The  The Minnesota income tax rates range from 5.35% to 7.85% and are levied on Minnesota residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Minnesota sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-Minnesota-2013.asp

• The old Minnesota Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-Minnesota-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for Maine workers from Jan. 1, 2013

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $3,900 changed from $2,850 in year 2012. The  The Maine income tax rates range from 6.5% to 7.95% and are levied on Maine residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Maine sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-Maine-2013.asp

• The old Maine Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-Maine-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for Maryland workers from Jan. 1, 2013

State of Maryland published the changes of county tax for resident and non-resident. The Maryland income tax rates range from 2% to 5.75% and are levied on Maryland residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Maryland sources. Anne Arundel county changes tax to 2.56%; Talbot county changes tax to 2.4%; Wicomico county changes tax to 3.2%.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-Maryland-2013.asp

• The old Maryland Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-Maryland-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for Maine workers from Jan. 1, 2013

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $3,900 changed from $2,850 in year 2012. The  The Maine income tax rates range from 6.5% to 7.95% and are levied on Maine residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Maine sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-Maine-2013.asp

• The old Maine Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-Maine-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for Illinois workers from Jan. 1, 2013

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $2,050 which is changed from $2,000 in year 2012. The  The Illinois income tax rates is 5% flat rate.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-Illinois-2013.asp

• The old Illinois Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-Illinois-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for Kansas workers from Jan. 1, 2012

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $2,250 which is unchanged during year 2012. The  The Kansas income tax rates range from 3% to 4.9% and are levied on Kansas residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Kansas sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-Kansas-2013.asp

• The old Kansas Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-Kansas-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for Idaho workers from Jan. 1, 2013

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $3,800 which is changed from $3,500 in year 2012. The  The Idaho income tax rates range from 1% to 7.4% and are levied on Idaho residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Idaho sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-Idaho-2013.asp

• The old Idaho Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-Idaho-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for Colorado workers from Jan. 1, 2013

The withholding allowances for employee claims changed to $3,900. The  The Colorado income tax rates is 4.63% for annual income more than $2,200.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-Colorado-2013.asp

• The old Colorado Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-Colorado-2012.asp

Paychecks changed for partial Indiana workers from Nov. 1, 2012

State of Indiana published the changes of county tax for resident and non-resident on Nov 1, 2012.  The employee deduction is $1,000 and each qualified dependent deduction is $1,500 which are unchanged. Nancock County resident tax rate changes to 0.0155. All the other county tax rate keeps unchanged. 

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-Indiana-2013.asp

• The old Indiana Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-Indiana-2012.asp

Paychecks slightly changed for Kentucky workers from Jan. 1, 2013

Kentucky withholding tax rate keeps unchanged for the Year 2013. However, the Standard Deduction rate increased from $2,290 in Year 2012 to $2,360 in Year 2013. Kentucky income tax rates range from 2% to 6% and are levied on Kentucky residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Kentucky sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-Kentucky-2013.asp

• The old Kentucky Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-Kentucky-2012.asp

ezPayCheck payroll software changed California tax rate from Jan 1, 2013

Effective Jan 1, 2013, California has increased low income exemption to $12,767 for Single, Married with 1 or 0 dependent annually and $25,537 for Married with 2 or more dependents. Annual standard deduction increased to $3,841 for Single and $7,682 for Married with 2 or more dependents. California income tax rates range changed from 1.1% to 14.63% and are levied on California residents’ income and non-residents’ income from California sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2013 version.

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http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2013/taxrate-california-2013.asp

• The old California State Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2012/taxrate-California-2012.asp

EzPaycheck users who need more controls on W2 form printing can try ezW2 software too.

- ezW2 can print ALL W-2 forms (copy A, B, C, D, 1 and 2) and W-3 forms on plain paper. The black and white substitute forms of W-2 Copy A and W-3 are SSA-approved (Vendor ID: 1335).
- ezW2 can print W2 recipeint copies in 4-up formats. It can also print 2 red forms on the same sheet.

- ezW2 can print 1099 misc forms Copy 1, 2, B and C on white paper. IRS does not certify the substitute forms right now. You need to use the red-ink forms for 1099 MISC copy A and 1096.

- ezW2 also supports PDF and efile features.

Followings are the steps to use ezPaycheck with ezW2:

1. start ezPaycheck and export employee list from ezPaycheck to .csv file

2. Start ezW2 and import recipient list from .csv file. Just follow the instructions on screen step by step

3. Create W2 forms and print them. Learn more here
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2011/01/23/5-Easy-Steps-to-Print-Forms-W2-Yourself.aspx

To learn more about ezW2, 1099 W2 Printing software, please visit

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp

After President Barack Obama signed the tax rate changes into law, IRS released the new updated income-tax withholding tables for 2013 on Jan 3. The revised withholding tables show the new rates in effect for 2013 and supersede the tables published on Dec 31, 2012.

For 2013, the employee tax rate for social security increases to 6.2%. The social security wage base limit increases to $113,700. According to IRS, Employers should implement the 2013 revised withholding tables and new Social Security tax rate as soon as possible, but no later than February 15, 2013.

We have updated ezPaycheck 2013 payroll software for this change.

If you are a new user, you can download ezPaycheck 2013 and try it free for 30 days at

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp

If you are ezPaycheck 2012 users, we would like to suggest you to back up your database first then download ezPaycheck 2013 update package at

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_update_2013.asp

IRS increases Social Security Tax to 6.2% for employees. EzPaycheck 2013 payroll software has been updated to implement this change and other tax rate changes.

2013 Income Tax Tables here: http://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2013.asp

What is new for 2013 Income Taxes:  http://halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/01/What-Is-New-of-2013-Payroll-Tax-Rate.aspx

1.       How to download ezPaycheck 2013

            If you are a new user, you can download ezPaycheck 2013 at

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_download.asp

If you are ezPaycheck 2012 users, we would like to suggest you to back up your database first then download ezPaycheck 2013 update package at

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/payroll_software_update_2013.asp

2.       I downloaded version 3.3.3 to generate the first check. Then I updated  ezPaycheck to the latest version to generate the second check. Why the net pay and taxes on the second check are different from the first check

IRS published new tax rate on Jan 3 2013 which overwrite the tax rate published on Dec 31, 2012.

Version 3.3.6 use the tax rate published on Jan 3, 2013

Version 3.3.5 and earlier use tax rate published on Dec 31, 2012

3.       Why I need to update ezPaycheck 2012 to ezPaycheck 2013?

EzPaycheck 2012 comes with 2012 tax tables. If you need to handle payroll in Year 2013, you should use Year 2013 income tax rate. You can find Year 2013 tax rate change there

Social Security Tax increases to 6.2% for employees. IRS asks employers to start using the new social security rate as soon as possible in Year 2013 but not later than Feb 15, 2013.

You can get more information about income tax change here

http://halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/01/What-Is-New-of-2013-Payroll-Tax-Rate.aspx

4.       How will I know my current version?

You can click the ezPaycheck top menu “Help->About ezPaycheck”

5.       How can I know a new version is available?

We will inform you by email when a new version is available. You can also check the latest version yourself by clicking the ezPaycheck top menu “help->Check for updates”.

6.       I have not finished my 2012 payroll, should I download ezPaycheck 2013 update package now?

You should finish your 2012 paychecks first because you should use 2012 income tax rate for year 2012 paychecks.

 You can print W-2 forms later. EzPaycheck 2013 can print Year 2012 W-2 Forms.

7.       After I installed ezPaycheck 2013, I still see 2011 940 Form. Is it correct?

IRS has not published Year 2012 940 form yet. We will release a new version once this form is available. Current ezPaycheck 2013 users can get this update package for free.

8.       After I installed ezPaycheck 2013, I still see 2012 941 Form. Is it correct?

IRS has not published Year 2013 941 form yet. We will release a new version once this form is available. Current ezPaycheck 2013 users can get this update package for free.

9.       Is my payroll data safe when I run ezPaycheck 2013 update package? Will it transfer my 2012 data to ezPaycheck 2013?

Your data should be safe. However, we still like to suggest you always backup your data first. When ezPaycheck 2012 users run ezPaycheck 2013 update package, it should transfer all the data to ezPaycheck 2013 automatically. However if your machine has higher security settings, ezPaycheck may not be able to transfer the data automatically.

When ezPaycheck 2012 users run ezPaycheck 2013 update package, it should transfer all the data to ezPaycheck 2013 automatically. However if your machine has higher security settings, ezPaycheck may not be able to transfer the data automatically. 

Here is the step by step guide on to move the data with the restore function.

Do not forget step 4 to switch your current database after you store your database file manually.

1. Start ezPaycheck, then click the top menu "Company->Restore company" to open the Database Restore screen.
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2. On the Database Restore screen, click Select backup database to be restored button to select your database file.

3. Select your file and click the open button.

The database file is the .mdb file (Microsoft Access Database file).

option 1: If you have backed up your database before, you can select your backup database file 

Option 2: If you have NOT backed up your database before, you can select the original database file from your old database folder

The default folder is:
C:\Program Files\Halfpricesoft\ezPaycheck

or

C:\Program Files (x86)\Halfpricesoft\ezPaycheck

If you are using Windows 8, 7 or Vista with some settings, the default folder can be:
C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\Halfpricesoft\ezPaycheck

If you cannot see "AppData" folder there, you can type it to the top address bar directly. Some machines may hide this folder.

4. If you want to use this database file as your current database, you can click the top menu "Company->Select Company" to select this database from list and set it the current database file.

Ez1099 2012 comes with new BACKUP and RESTORE function. User can copy ez1099 2011 data to ez1099 2012 folder easily.

Step 1. Install ez1099 2012 on your machine first

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/1099-software-free-download.asp

Step 2. Start ez1099 2011, click the top menu “Company -> Backup Company".
You can rename and save the database file to a folder or a flash disk. For example: you can rename the datbase file to “ABC Company 2012”.

Step 3. Start ez1099 2012, click the top menu “Company-> Restore Backup Company".

Then select the backup company database file.

Step 4: Start ez1099 2012, select this new database file as your current database file by clicking the top menu "Company ->Select Company".

Step 5. You can edit your data there and print your new forms.

Related links:

• How to Convert 1099 forms into PDF format

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/03/How-to-Print-1099-Tax-Form-in-PDF-Format-for-Recipients.aspx

How to Print 1099 forms on white paper for recipients

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/03/How-to-print-1099-form-on-white-paper-for-recipient.aspx

• How to prepare and print a 1099 form

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/03/How-to-print-a-1099s-Form.aspx

Ez1099 software can print recipient copies into PDF format files. Then you can email it to the recipients to cut shipping cost.

Step 1. Open the form and click the PRINT button to view print option screen

If you need to more information on how prepare the form, check this link first

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/03/How-to-print-a-1099s-Form.aspx

 Step 2: Select the copies that you want to print, then click the PRINT button.

Save the PDF file on your local folder, then you can email them later.

Related links:

• How to Print 1099 forms on white paper for recipients

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/03/How-to-print-1099-form-on-white-paper-for-recipient.aspx

• How to prepare and print a 1099 form

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/03/How-to-print-a-1099s-Form.aspx

 
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Ez1099 software can print recipient copies on white paper. But you need to print copy A for IRS on red form.

Here is the step by step guide on how to print 1099 copies on white paper for recipient.

Step 1. Open the form and click the PRINT button to view print option screen

If you need to more information on how prepare the form, check this link first

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/03/How-to-print-a-1099s-Form.aspx

 Step 2: Select the copies that you want to print, then click the PRINT button.

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ez1099 software was developed to simplify filling out, printing and eFile W2G, 1097BTC, 1098s (1098, 1098C, 1098E, 1098 T), 1099s (1099A, 1099B, 1099C, 1099CAP, 1099DIV, 1099G, 1099H, 1099INT, 1099LTC, 1099MISC, 1099OID, 1099PATR, 1099Q, 1099R, 1099S, 1099SA), 5498s(5498, 5498ESA, 5498SA), 8935, 3921, 3922, 1096 forms required by the IRS (view feature list)

Here is step by step guide on how to prepare and print a tax form 

Step 1: Start ez1099 software and set up company information for 1099 reporting 

If you do not have 1099 software installed, you can download it for free from
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/1099-software-free-download.asp with no credit card needed and no obligation. You can follow the step by step online instructions to finish the installation in minutes.

If you need to add a new company, you can click the top menu “Company->Add Company” to add a new company account. Otherwise, you can click the top menu “Company->View Current Company” to edit the company settings. 

You need to enter your company address, employer tax ID, status ID and contact information here.

Step 2: Add 1099 recipients by clicking the link “Add Recipient”.

Step 3: Enter 1099 Information

-          Click the button “Add Form” to add new 1099 form

-          On the form details screen, select from type from dropdown list. You can select 1099div, 1099 misc, 1099oid or other form

-          Enter form details

-          Click the Save button. 

Step 4: Print Tax Form

Click the PRINT button on form details screen, you will see print option page. You can print recipient copies on white paper. You need to print data only on the copy A red form.

What Is Social Security Tax

The Social Security tax is a payroll tax that was started by the United States Government in the 1930s. This tax is imposed upon working people and their employers.

What Is New In Year 2013

For 2013, the employee tax rate for social security increases to 6.2%. The social security wage base limit increases to $113,700. The employer tax rate for social security is still 6.2%.

Employers should implement the 6.2% employee social security tax rate as soon as possible, but not later than February 15, 2013. After implementing the new 6.2% rate, employers should make an adjustment in a subsequent pay period to correct any underwithholding of social security tax as soon as possible, but not later than March 31, 2013.

We have updated ezPaycheck 2013 Payroll Software to implement this Social Security Tax Increase.  You are welcome to download and try ezPaycheck payroll software free for 30 days with no obligation and no credit card needed.

Related Links

·      What Is New of 2013 Payroll Tax Rate

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/01/What-Is-New-of-2013-Payroll-Tax-Rate.aspx

·         2013 Income Tax Table

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2013.asp

·         Small Business Payroll Software Solution

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp

When ezPaycheck 2012 users run ezPaycheck 2013 update package, it should transfer all the data to ezPaycheck 2013 automatically. However if your machine has higher security settings, ezPaycheck may not be able to transfer the data automatically.

Here is the step by step guide on to move the data manually.

1.       If you have backed up your database, you can use the restore function to copy the data easily. You can see more details about data backup and restore here

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/faq.asp#BACKUP

2.       If you have NOT backed up database before, you can copy the data from the old data folder to the new data folder manually.

Step 1: Open the old ezPaycheck database folder

The default folder is:
C:/Program Files/Halfpricesoft/ezPaycheck

If you are using Windows 8, 7 or Vista with some settings, the default folder can be:
C:/Users/YourName/AppData/Local/VirtualStore/Program Files/Halfpricesoft/ezPaycheck

(Some machine may hide the APPDATA folder. You may need to type the path manually.)

                The database file is the .mdb file (Microsoft Access Database file).  

Step 2: Copy the database file to the new folder

                C:\Users\Public\Documents\Halfpricesoft\ezPayCheck

If you are using XP machine, the new folder is:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\Halfpricesoft\ezPayCheck

               Step 3: Switch current company account

              Start ezPaycheck, then click the top menu “Company->select company” to select the backup database file as the current database file.

After President Barack Obama signed the tax rate changes into law, IRS released the new updated income-tax withholding tables for 2013 on Jan 3. The revised withholding tables show the new rates in effect for 2013 and supersede the tables published on Dec 31, 2012.

Click here to see 2013 Percentage Method Tables for Income Tax Withholding. We have released the new 2013 ezPaycheck Payroll Software for the tax changes.

What's New

2013 withholding tables.  This notice includes the 2013 Percentage Method Tables for Income Tax Withholding. Employers should implement the 2013 withholding tables as soon as possible, but not later than February 15, 2013. Use the 2012 withholding tables until you implement the 2013 withholding tables.

Social security tax. 
For 2013, the employee tax rate for social security increases to 6.2%. The social security wage base limit increases to $113,700.

Employers should implement the 6.2% employee social security tax rate as soon as possible, but not later than February 15, 2013. After implementing the new 6.2% rate, employers should make an adjustment in a subsequent pay period to correct any underwithholding of social security tax as soon as possible, but not later than March 31, 2013.

Medicare Tax
The Medicare tax rate is 1.45% each for the employee and employer, unchanged from 2012. There is no wage base limit for Medicare tax.

Additional Medicare Tax Withholding
In addition to withholding Medicare tax at 1.45%, you must withhold a 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax from wages you pay to an employee in excess of $200,000 in a calendar year. You are required to begin withholding Additional Medicare Tax in the pay period in which you pay wages in excess of $200,000 to an employee and continue to withhold it each pay period until the end of the calendar year. Additional Medicare Tax is only imposed on the employee. There is no employer share of Additional Medicare Tax. All wages that are subject to Medicare tax are subject to Additional Medicare Tax withholding if paid in excess of the $200,000 withholding threshold.

Percentage Method Tables for Income Tax Withholding
You can view 2013 Federal Tax Table here

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/federal_income_tax_2013.asp

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Relateted Link

FAQs about 2013 ezPaycheck Software Updates

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2013/01/04/FAQs-about-Year-2013-Payroll-Software-Updates.aspx

Tax Season Reminder:

Furnish Forms 1099 and W-2. Furnish each employee a completed Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. Furnish each other payee a completed Form 1099 (for example, Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income).

• By February 28, 2013

File paper Forms 1099 and 1096. File Copy A of all paper Forms 1099 with Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns, with the IRS.

File paper Forms W-2 and W-3. File Copy A of all paper Forms W-2 with Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, with the Social Security Administration (SSA)

• If you file electronically, the due date is April 1, 2013.

Note: Exceptions may apply

ezW2, fast W2 1099 preparing software trusted by thousands of users, is affordable but fully functional software designed for the non-accounting small business and accountants who needs to file and print Form W-2 and Form 1099

For more information on How to File W2 1099 Forms, please check 

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2_software.asp

For special FREE offers of red forms 1099, 1096 W-2 and W-3

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/w2-1099-forms-free.asp