Drake payroll users

[DTS]

I would like your opinions on this Drake feature. I've used QB in the past, but this would be nice for me, if it does a good job considering I've already paid for it.

Thanks.

D

[DaveO]

It's a pretty basic program but they improve it a bit each year. Some of my observations;

Not all the state forms print in a form accepted for filing by the state. I think this is more due to the fact that the state wants’ them efiled than to any limitation of the program.

You have to watch the dates; some reports print according to PPE date others according to check date.

If you use it to calculate a 941 deposit be sure you save it.

Holiday pay is set at a default of 2x regular pay. You must change it for every employee.

The W-2 printing formats supported are rather limited.

If you terminate an employee midyear you won't get a W-2 if you don't show them as active.

The drake pdf printer is not supported.

[ATSMAN]

I would like your opinions on this Drake feature. I've used QB in the past, but this would be nice for me, if it does a good job considering I've already paid for it.

Thanks.

D

It is more suitable for after the fact payroll work.

If you are going to be doing live payroll including direct deposits, there are other options that suit better.

[DTS]

Thanks so much for your thoughts on the payroll in Drake. Some parts mentioned won't affect me, but some will. I'll give this some more thought before I proceed.

D

[John of PA]

AMS Advanced Micro Solutions 1099 etc.

FYI AMS Advanced Micro Solutions package called 1099etc. is excellent for ATF payroll and thier tech support is super. I have been using it for years.

[ATSMAN]

I had looked into 1099ETC and to essentially do what Drake CWU (after the fact payroll and e-filing 94x forms) you would be spending close to $400.

[taxxcpa]

CWU for payroll

I use CWU for after-the-fact payroll. I'm very satisfied with it. There are some things I would like to be different, but not enough to pay a lot for some other program. It accumulates everything I need for W-2s and 1099MISC, and I can e-flle W-2s, 1099s, Forms 941 and 940 with CWU. It does not handle SUTA e-filing, but I can e-file those online with the State Workforce Commission.

One thing I don't like is that it assumes, even for ATF payrolls, that the pay date is the current date unless you change it. If I don't change it, then I have to delete the payment and re-enter it. I would prefer that the program required you to enter the date at the inception of each payroll you enter.

[John of PA]

Atsman, I did not realize AMS charges for Efiling as I do not Efile my 941's. Thank you for that insight.

[ATSMAN]

You are welcome. For the low volume shop Drake CWU is adequate.

[AZ-Tax]

AMS 1099etc..

FYI AMS Advanced Micro Solutions package called 1099etc. is excellent for ATF payroll and thier tech support is super. I have been using it for years.

Does the 1099etc package e-file the Fed 1099-misc copy and U.S. mail the 1099-misc recepient their copy?

[John of PA]

I'm not sure if they do that, they are very helpful on the phone if you wish to ask them AMS, 405-340-0697.