Hello & Happy Holidays,

As we approach the end of the calendar year, it is time to get prepared for processing your calendar-year 2017 1099s. Attached to this email is a 1099 Checklist which should assist you with any 1099 Year End questions which you might have. Please review the steps in the attached checklist prior to running your 1099.

Also, we have received the 2017 Year End Updates from Microsoft. These updates can only be applied to Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) Versions (2015, 2015 Cumulative Update 1 or 2015 Cumulative Update 2).

If you would like to receive these Year End Updates, please contact the Helpdesk for scheduling. If you are not sure which version of SL you are currently on, please call the helpdesk and they can assist you.

Download the Year-End Checklist [PDF] by clicking on this link

Below is a list of changes included in the 2017 year-end updates:

Accounts Payable 1099s

• No changes to the layout of the 1099-MISC form or to the layout of the 1099 Electronic File were required for tax year 2017.
• Filing 1099 Forms: You can file 1099 forms electronically or on paper.
• Prior year end updates are included for the following versions:
  • Dynamics SL 2015 – Year End Updates 2014 and Year End Updates 2015
  • Dynamics SL 2015 CU1 – Year End Updates 2015

Payroll W-2s

• No changes to the layout of the W-2 form or to the layout of the W-3 form were required for tax year 2017.
• Filing W-2 Forms: You can file W-2 forms electronically or on paper.
• W-2 Electronic File Changes:
  • RW Employee Record Changes:
    • Support the new box code 12 FF in positions 474-484
    • New box code 12 FF is used to report the total amount of permitted benefits under a qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA)
  • RT Total Record Changes:
    • Support the new box code 12 FF in positions 400-414
    • New box code 12 FF is used to report the total amount of permitted benefits under a qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA)
  • Prior year end updates are included for the following versions:
    • Dynamics SL 2015 – Year End Updates 2014 and Year End Updates 2015
    • Dynamics SL 2015 CU1 – Year End Updates 2015
    • If you are running SL 2011 please email info@queueassoc.com for more information and include the quaintly of 1099’s you are processing.

Ordering Forms

Place your order for 1099-MISC and W-2 forms for Tax Year 2016 that are compatible with Microsoft Dynamics SL releases by calling 1-800-432-1281. Customer Service Representatives will answer any questions that you may have. Or you can order online from Deluxe Business Checks and Solutions at the following website: www.microsoftbusinesschecks.com and use priority service code MR4037.

• Only laser 1099 forms and laser W-2 forms are supported for the releases compatible with these year-end updates.
• Electronic submission of W-2 and 1099-MISC information is supported.
• If you have customized the 1099 reports in Crystal Reports, you must use the following margins: Top margin of .50-inch, bottom margin of .25 inch.

As always, if you have any questions at all, please email the Queue Associates Microsoft Dynamics Partner Helpdesk at helpdesk@queueassoc.com or call us at 212-269-1313 x1.