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

7 Habits of the Ultra Wealthy

http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/advisor/7-habits-of-the-ultra-wealthy-181131868.html

I think this article and want to share it with you. I like to these two suggestions:

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

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

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.

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.

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

ezCheckPrinting software is very flexible. Users can print checks on blank check stock and pre-printed check. Users can customize the check layout easily too.

Followings are the guides to hide the MICR line (Accounting number, bank account and check number) when you print a check

·         If you just want to hide this line, you can click the top menu "Settings->Layout setup" to open layout set up screen. Then uncheck the option "Display MICR line" at the bottom of this screen and save your change.

·         If you need to write check on the pre-printed blank check, you can click the top menu "Settings->Check setup" to open Check Setup screen. You can uncheck the option "Use Blank Check Stock" to use pre-printed check and save the change. Then ezCheckPrinting software will print data only on your check.

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

EzCheckPrinting check writer software can import data from external .csv file and allows you print multiple checks with one click. If you are using Quicken, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Microsoft Money or other software now, you need to export your data to .csv file first.

For testing purpose, you can download the sample data file here. Then unzip them, extract and save them to your local folder.

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/ezCheckPrnting_sample_data.zip

Here are the step by step guide to import data

- Start ezCheckPrinting software and click the top menu “Import/Export->Import Checks” to open Import Checks screen.

- Follow the step by step instructions to import data. Close this screen.

·         Select the new checks from list, click the “PRINT” button to print checks.

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ezCheckPrinting is the check writing and printing software. User can use it with Quicken in the following ways.

1. Print the blank pre-printed checks for QuickBooks, Quicken or other software

You can use the Print Blank Check funtion to print the pre-printed checks. It will save time and money.

You can try this function by clicking the top menu "Print Checks->Print blank checks".

Here is step by step guide.
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/articles/how-to-print-quickbooks-micr-blank-check.asp

2 Print Quicken Checks on blank stock directly and easily with EzCheckPrinting Virtual Printer

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/quicken-checks-virtual-printer.asp#PRINT

3. Import and print Quicken Checks on the blank check stock

- User can export the check data from Quicken to .csv file

- EzCheckPrinting imports check data and print checks on the blank check stock

Here is the step by step guide

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2012/05/09/How-to-print-Quicken-checks-on-the-blank-check-paper.aspx

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This is the step by step guide on how to print Quicken pocket-size personal checks on the blank check stock. If you need to print Business checks , you can refer to this article.

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2012/05/09/How-to-print-Quicken-checks-on-the-blank-check-paper.aspx

Step 1: Export check data from Quicken to .csv file

· Start Quicken, open the checking account and click the right button “Amount Actions->More reports->register report” to open Register Report

· On the Register Report screen, click the button “Export->Copy Report to Clipboard” to copy your data to the clipboard.

· Open Microsoft Excel, then paste the report there (Ctrl+V ).

· Delete the report title, summary data and empty space. You just need to keep the headers and check data.

· Quicken always displays outflow amount in negative value. You can correct it manually or use formula to correct it.

· Click the top menu “File->Save as” to save this file as csv file (Comma delimited file). Close this file.

Step 2: Import check data to ezCheckPrinting and print checks

· Start ezCheckPersonal software and click the top menu “Import/Export->Import Checks” to open Import Checks screen.

· Follow the step by step instructions to import data. Close this screen.

· Select the new checks from list, click the “PRINT” button to print checks.

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This is the step by step guide on how to print Quicken business checks on the blank check stock. If you need to print pocket-size personal check, you can refer to this article.

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/business-blog/post/2012/05/09/How-to-print-Quicken-pocket-size-personal-checks-on-the-blank-check-paper.aspx

Step 1: Export check data from Quicken to .csv file

·         Start Quicken, open the checking account and click the right button “Amount Actions->More reports->register report” to open Register Report

·         On the Register Report screen, click the button “Export->Copy Report to Clipboard” to copy your data to the clipboard.

·         Open Microsoft Excel, then paste the report there (Ctrl+V ).

·         Delete the report title, summary data and empty space. You just need to keep the headers and check data.

·         Quicken always displays outflow amount in negative value. You can correct it manually or use formula to correct it.

·         Click the top menu “File->Save as” to save this file as csv file (Comma delimited file).  Close this file.

Step 2: Import check data to ezCheckPrinting and print checks 

·         Start ezCheckPrinting software and click the top menu “Import/Export->Import Checks” to open Import Checks screen.

·         Follow the step by step instructions to import data. Close this screen.

·         Select the new checks from list, click the “PRINT” button to print checks.

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Good News! Census Bureau recent press release states that "Overall government tax collections for states increased $55.7 billion to $757.2 billion in fiscal year 2011". 

Corporate net income tax revenue was at $40.2 billion, up 9.4 percent, while tax revenue on individual income was at $259.1 billion, up 9.8 percent. General sales tax revenue was at $234.5 billion, up 5.4 percent. Corporate net income tax revenue, individual income tax revenue and general sales tax revenue comprised 70.5 percent of all state government tax collections nationally.

All 50 states saw an increase in total tax revenue in fiscal year 2011, led by North Dakota (44.5 percent), Alaska (22.4 percent), Illinois (15.3 percent), and New Mexico (15.1 percent). 

Source: http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/governments/cb12-62.html

EzPaycheck payroll software is very flexible. It can handle the paychecks for both employees and contractors easily. Since employer does not need to withhold taxes from contractors’ paychecks, we would like to suggest you add the second account to handle the paychecks for 1099 contractors. (EzPaycheck can support multiple accounts with no extra charge) 

Step 1: Set up the first company account for W-2 employees.

• Learn more details here
  http://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp#steps

 Step 2: Set up the second company account for 1099 contractors.

• Click the ezPaycheck top menu “Duplicate current account” to duplicate current account to handle paychecks for 1099 contractor. 
•  You can switch the current account easily by click the top menu “Company->Select Company”.         
• When you add a contractor, you need to uncheck all the tax options. Then ezPaycheck will not withhold taxes from the paychecks.

Note:

If you don't like to add the second company account to handle 1099 contractors, you can also use the MICS check function to write checks for 1099 contractors quickly. You can click the left menu "Checks->MICS Checks". Click the "Add new check" button, enter the "Payee Name" and "Amount", then save this check by clicking the "SAVE" button.

 You are welcome to download and try ezPaycheck free for 30 days with no cost and no obligation

Question: Can ezCheckPrinting display Transit code in fraction format?

Answer: Yes. EzCheckPrinting is very flexible and allow user to add additional text and line.

Followings are the steps.

1. Start ezCheckPrinting   

If you do not have ezCheckPrinting installed, you can download it for free from

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

2. Open check Setup screen by clicking the top menu "Settings->Check Setup".

Enter the bank information there. 

3. Open check layout screen by clicking the top menu "Settings->Check layout".

4. Add a text label

-- Select "Custom Text 0" from the item picker drop download list.

-- Check the visible option, add the description and drag/drop this item to your target location.

-- Click the Save button to save your change. 

5. Add new line

-- Select "Custom Text 0" from the item picker drop download list.

-- Check the visible option,

-- Move it to the new location with mouse

-- Decrease the value of "X End Position" to shorten the line

6. Save the changes by clicking the “SAVE” button

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

A lof of users asked if they could start ezPaycheck in mid-year. The answer is YES. You can start to use ezPaycheck payroll software any time in a year.

If you handled your payroll jobs manually or with other software before

- you can enter the previous checks into ezPaycheck payroll system one by one manually

- or you can use the YTD manually input feature to enter the previous summary payroll data quickly. Learn more on YTD feature here..

Then ezPaycheck will have all your payroll data. So it can generate the correct reports for you.

More information about ezPaycheck payroll software can be found at product page. 

ezPaycheck payroll software is very flexible. With ezPaycheck, user can easily add a new deduction to handle SDI Tax, IRA plan, Garnishment, Donation, Dependent Care, Flexible Account or other local taxes.

Here are the steps on how to add a SDI Tax:

• Add a new deduction

1. Start ezPaycheck, click the left menu “Company Settings->Deductions” to  open Company Deduction Setup screen.

2. Check one Customized deduction item, then clicked the button behind it to open  Deduction Details sceen. 

3. Input the new name "SDI" for the Description field. 

4. If this is a deduction by percent,  you can check "Deduction in percentage of wage" option box and enter the value. Otherwise, leave it unchecked. Enter the uplimit for this deduction.

For example: The 2012 CA SDI tax rate is 1.0 percent (.010) of SDI taxable wages per employee, per year. This includes the rate for PFL. The maximum tax is $955.85 per employee, per year.

5. Check other tax options 

6. Click the "Save" button and closed Deduction details page. 

7. Click "save" button on Company Deduction Setup form to update the database.

• Update employee profile

1. Select one employee from employee list and edit his deduction option. 

2. Enter the amount or percent value.  

3. Click "next" until  the last page, then click the "Finish" button to save the change.

• Generate a new check 

More information about ezPaycheck payroll software can be found at product page. 

EzW2 software can print Form W-2, W-3, 1099-misc and 1096. When users select the pre-printed form option, ezW2 can print two forms per sheet to cut cost.

Followings are the steps:

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 1099”  to open 1099-misc Form Edit Screen.

Step 3: Then click the “Print 1099” button to open 1099 Print Option screen.

Step 4: On print option screen, select “Data Only on preprinted red-ink Laser Form” option.  Then check “TWO W2s per form” option.

Please make sure you select at least TWO contractors from contractor list to print two forms at the same time.

ezW2 can also print the SSA-Approved laser substitute forms of w-2 copy A and w-3 on plain paper (Vender ID: 1335). So if you have a laser printer, you can print all W-2 forms (Copy A, B, C, D, 1 and 2) and W-3 on plain white paper.

ezW2 print W2, W3, 1099-misc and 1096 forms. EzW2 also support PDF and E-file features.

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

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

Can you afford to lose your ezCheckPrinting data?

Nobody can afford to lose the check data, especial during this tax season. Yet, too many of our customers were telling us they’d been victim to a virus or computer crash that wiped out their data. Do you know you can back up your data easily by a just a few clicks?

You can start ezCheckPrinting software and click the top menu Accounts to back up your data to flash disk or other machine easily.

EzW2 software can print all W-2 forms and W-3 form on the white paper. The laser substitute forms of W-2 Copy A and W-3 are SSA approved.

For users who prefer the red-ink forms, it continues to support the feature to print data on the traditional pre-printed forms.

When users select the pre-printed form option, ezW2 can print two forms per sheet to cut cost.

Followings are the steps:

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.

Step 4: On print option screen, select “Data Only on preprinted red-ink Laser Form” option.  Then check “TWO W2s per form” option.

Please make sure you select at least TWO employees from employee list to print two forms at the same time. 

ezW2 can print the SSA-Approved laser substitute forms of w-2 copy A and w-3 on plain paper (Vender ID: 1335). So if you have a laser printer, you can print all W-2 forms (Copy A, B, C, D, 1 and 2) and W-3 on plain white paper.

ezW2 print W2, W3, 1099-misc and 1096 forms. EzW2 also support PDF and E-file features.

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

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

Paychecks changed for North Dakota workers from Jan. 1, 2012

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $3,800 in year 2012 which is increased from $3,750 in year 2011. The  The North Dakota income tax rates range from 1.7% to 4.9% and are levied on North Dakota residents’ income and non-residents’ income from North Dakota sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2012 version.

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

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

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2011/taxrate-northdakota-2011.asp

Paychecks changed for New York workers from Jan. 1, 2012

Beginning with tax year 2012, the New York State personal income tax rates have changed for most taxpayers. Accordingly, effective for payrolls made on or after January 1, 2012, 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 2012. The  The New York income tax rates range from 1.7% to 4.9% and are levied on New York residents’ income and non-residents’ income from New York sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2012 version.

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

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

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2011/taxrate-newyork-2011.asp

Paychecks changed for New Mexico workers from Jan. 1, 2012

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $3,800 in year 2012 which is increased from $3,750 in year 2011. The  The New Mexico income tax rates range from 1.7% to 4.9% and are levied on New Mexico residents’ income and non-residents’ income from New Mexico sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2012 version.

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

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

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2011/taxrate-newmexico-2011.asp

Paychecks changed for Minnesota workers from Jan. 1, 2012

According to Minnesota Department of Revenue, The withholding allowances for employee claims are $3,800 in year 2012 which is increased from $3,700 in year 2011. 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 these changes in its 2012 version.

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

• The old Minnesota Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2011/taxrate-Minnesota-2011.asp

Withholding rate unchanged for Michigan workers after Oct. 1, 2011

The withholding Rate reduction scheduled to take place on Oct. 1, 2011, was repealed by Public Act 38 of 2011. Therefore, the income tax rate will remain 4.35% and withholding tables will remain unchanged.

The Persoanal Exemption Amount increased to $3,700.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2012 version.

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

• The old Michigan Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2011/taxrate-Michigan-2011.asp

Nearly 160 million workers will benefit from the extension of the reduced payroll tax rate that has been in effect for 2011. IRS required that employers should implement the new payroll tax rate as soon as possible in 2012 but not later than Jan. 31, 2012.

Following are the instructions from Notice 1036

The employee tax rate for social security is 4.2% on wages paid and tips received before March 1, 2012. The employee tax rate for social security increases to 6.2% on wages paid and tips received after February 29, 2012. The employer tax rate for social security remains unchanged at 6.2%. The social security wage base limit is $110,100. The Medicare tax rate is 1.45% each for the employee and employer, unchanged from 2011. There is no wage base limit for Medicare tax.

Employers should implement the 4.2% employee social security tax rate as soon as possible, but not later than January 31, 2012. After implementing the 4.2% rate, employers should make an offsetting adjustment in a subsequent pay period to correct any overwithholding of social security tax as soon as possible, but not later than March 31, 2012.

EzPayCheck payroll software already included this change in its 2012 version.

Paychecks changed for Maine workers from Jan. 1, 2012

The withholding allowances for employee claims is $2,850 which is unchanged during year 2012. The  The Maine income tax rates range from 2% to 8.5% and are levied on Maine residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Maine sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2012 version.

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

• The old Maine Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2011/taxrate-Maine-2011.asp

Paychecks slightly changed for Kentucky workers from Jan. 1, 2012

Kentucky withholding tax rate keeps unchanged for the Year 2012. However, the Standard Deduction rate increased from $2,210 in Year 2011 to $2,290 in Year 2012. 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 2012 version.

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

• The old Kentucky Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2011/taxrate-Kentucky-2011.asp

Paychecks changed for partial Indiana workers from Dec. 1, 2011

State of Indiana published the changes of county tax for resident and non-resident on Dec 1, 2011.  The employee deduction is $1,000 and each qualified dependent deduction is $1,500 which are unchanged. Carroll County resident tax rate changes to 0.015039; Hendricks County non-resident tax rate changes to 0.005; Jasper County resident tax rate changes to 0.03114; Martin County resident tax rate changes to 0.015; Tipton County non-resident tax rate changes to 0.0158. All the other county tax rate keeps unchanged. 

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2012 version.

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

• The old Indiana Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2011/taxrate-Indiana-2011.asp

Paychecks changed for District of Columbia workers from Jan. 1, 2012

District of Columbia withholding allowances for the Year 2012 will be $1,675 per witholding allowance. The new tax rate will not differentiate the single filer, married filer, and partner file jointly.  District of Columbia income tax rates range from 4% to 8.95% and are levied on District of Columbia residents’ income and non-residents’ income from District of Columbia sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2012 version.

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

• The old District of Columbia Tax Tables can be found at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2011/taxrate-DistrictofColumbia-2011.asp

Paychecks changed for Delaware workers from Jan. 1, 2012

Delaware tax rate for income over $60,000 drops to 6.75% for tax years 2012 and 2013, and drops to 5.95% in 2014. Delaware income tax rates range changed from 2.2% to 6.75% and are levied on Delaware residents’ income and non-residents’ income from Delaware sources.  

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2012 version.

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

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

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2011/taxrate-delaware-2011.asp

Paychecks changed for California workers from Jan. 1, 2012

Effective Jan 1, 2012, California has increased low income exemption to $12,527 for Single, Married with 1 or 0 dependent annaully and $25,054 for Married with 2 or more dependents. Annual stantard deduction increased to $3,769 for Single and $7,538 for Married with 2 or more dependents. California income tax rates range changed from 1.1% to 11.33% and are levied on California residents’ income and non-residents’ income from California sources.

EzPayCheck payroll software includes this changes in its 2012 version.

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

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

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/2011/taxrate-California-2011.asp

We just released the new YouTube Video "How to Print a W-2 Form". You can view it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ovH2ug5XkM 

The new edition of ezW2 software is available with the updated forms and new features. EzW2 help user prepare, print and eFile W2 and 1099-misc forms for Year 2012 tax season.

YTD means Year-to-date. It is a period from the beginning of the current year, and continues up to the present day. The YTD information on the check stubs will update automatically each time you add a new paycheck.

This YTD entry feature is for users who start ezPaycheck in mid-year. (If you start ezPaycheck from Jan 1, you do not need to enter YTD manually.)

For example, company ABC handles paychecks for employee Ryan Smith manually from 1/1/2011 to 6/30/2011. They plan to use ezPaycheck from 7/1/2011-7/15/2011 pay period. So instead of entering the old checks one by one, they can enter the YTD summary data here.

Here are the steps.

If you have not installed ezPaycheck payroll software, you can download it from

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

Step 1: Set up company information

Step 2: Add a new employee Ryan Smith

Step 3: Select Ryan from Employee list and open YTD manually input screen.  Then enter the summary information for 1/1/2011 to 6/30/2011.

Step 4: When you generate a new check, you will see the YTD data is updated.

To learn more about ezPaycheck, visit http://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp

ezTimeSheet software streamlines HR tasks on employee attendance tracking, vacation tracking and leave tracking. If you have not installed ezTimeSheet, you can start the non-obligation free test drive at:

http://www.halfpricesoft.com/time-tracking-time-sheet-download.asp

Step 1: Employee requests leave

·         Employee clicks the top menu “Employee->Add/View My Leave Request”.

·         Employee enter password, then he will see Leave Time Management screen

·         Employee clicks the Request Leave button to enter leave request details. Then save it. The current status of this request is PENDING. 

Step 2: HR manager approves request.

·         HR manager logs in as Administrator

·         Click the top menu “Administrator->Leave Time” to view “leave time management” screen

·         You may need to modify the date range to view the pending requests

·         Select this request from list, then click the Edit button to view request details. You can approve or deny or modify employee’s request on this screen. 

Optional Step: Generate leave report

Admin can generate leave report for employee by clicking the top menu “Administrator->Reports” to generate employee leave report.

ezCheckPrinting software can support unlimited accounts. You can add the new account in two ways

For single user version

1. Click the top menu "Accounts->New Account" to add new bank account.
2. Click the top menu "Accounts->Duplicate current account" to duplicate current account.

You can switch the current account by clicking the top menu "Accounts->Select account".

For Network version

Click the top menu "Accounts->Manage Account"