The Peachtree Payroll Tax Service updates are automatically downloaded and installed by the Peachtree Accounting software program. Peachtree release 2009 will download the tax update file and will automatically install when Peachtree is closed on each workstation, similar to the manner in which Service Release updates are automatically installed upon exiting Peachtree.  If the update fails to start automatically and checking for updates prompts message, "There are no updates available at this time" you can also manually install the update by following the steps below for Peachtree version 2009.

1. On a network computer that has expired tax forms, double-click My Computer and browse to the Peachtree datapath.
2. Open the Updates folder inside the datapath and locate the tax update file. Example: P:\Company\Updates.
   The tax update file name will appear in the format of payroll year, month of update, and the Peachtree version. For example, the filename of the October 2008 Payroll Tax Service Update for Peachtree Accounting 2009 is Tax2008Oct_Release2009.exe.
3. Run the update file by double-clicking and follow the directions that appear in the wizard. Repeat steps 1-3 on any computer where the tax forms need to be installed.

Peachtree Versions 2007 and 2008
Peachtree Accounting will download the tax update file and save it to an updates folder within the Peachtree datapath. This file is located on the server, allowing other network computers to access and install the tax update.

1. On a network computer that has expired tax forms, double-click My Computer and browse to the Peachtree datapath.
2. Open the Updates folder inside the datapath and locate the tax update file. Example: P:\Company\Updates.
   The tax update file name will appear in the format of payroll year, month of update, and the Peachtree version. For example, the filename of the October 2008 Payroll Tax Service Update for Peachtree Accounting 2008 is Tax2008Oct_Release2008.exe.
3. Run the update file by double-clicking and follow the directions that appear in the wizard. Repeat steps 1-3 on any computer where the tax forms need to be installed.

Below are steps to help you with the process of printing your 1099's:

You have the choice of printing 1099-MISC to report compensations or 1099-INT to report those vendors to whom you paid more than $10 in interest a year. When you enter a vendor in Maintain Vendors, there is a field for 1099 Type on the General tab. Make sure your 1099 vendors are appropriately setup.

Verify your company information. Before printing the 1099 forms, you must verify that your company information is set up correctly. From the Maintain menu, select Company Information. In the Maintain Company Information window, ensure that your company's address and telephone number are entered correctly.

You must print your vendor 1099 forms before you close the payroll (2008 calendar) year.

• Peachtree 2007 users - From the Reports menu, select Accounts Payable. The Select a Report window appears. Scroll down through the report list and double-click the 1099 Forms folder. A list of 1099 forms appears. Double-click the desired form type to print. Select either the 1099-INT Preprinted form or the 1099-MISC Preprinted form.
• Peachtree 2008/2009 users - From the Reports & Forms menu, select Forms, then select Tax Forms. A list of 1099 forms appears. Double-click the desired form type to print. Select either the 1099-INT Preprinted form or the 1099-MISC Preprinted form.

In the Filter window, enter or select a vendor ID range or accept the default of all vendors. Verify that the payroll year is correct. Then, select OK. (In Peachtree 2008/2009 you will click on Print/Email instead of OK).

Additional Information:

You can click the Adjust Limits button to adjust the lower limits, if necessary, for the various types of payments.

In the Print window, the default printer appears. If you want to print to a different printer, select one from the list. Otherwise, select OK to begin printing the forms.

If you get a message that there were no forms to print, you may not have vendors set up as 1099 type vendors or the 1099 vendors do not meet the minimum payment requirement.

To print multiple copies, repeat the above procedure.

Printing Form 1096

The Form 1096 is the submission cover sheet for 1099's. After successfully printing your 1099's, you will need to print a corresponding 1096.

• Peachtree 2007 users - After printing your 1099's, a screen will offer to print your 1096. If you do not print the 1096 at that time, you may print the 1096 from the Reports menu, select Accounts Payable. The Select a Report window appears. Scroll down through the report list and double-click the 1096 Forms folder. A list of 1096 forms appears. Double-click the desired form type to print. Select either the 1099-INT Preprinted form or the 1099-MISC Preprinted form.
• Peachtree 2008/2009 users - After printing your 1099's, a screen will offer to print your 1096. If you do not print the 1096 at that time, you may print the 1096 from the Reports & Forms menu, select Forms, then select Tax Forms. A list of 1096 forms appears. Double-click the desired form to print. Select either the Preaddressed Preprint or the 1096 Preprinted form. On the Filter screen, select the 1099 Type you are reporting. Make sure to enter name of person to contact.

If you haven't already done so, you will need to register your Peachtree desktop product and your Peachtree payroll tax solution.

• How to verify whether I have already registered
• How to register my product or tax service

Step 2: Receive your Peachtree Payroll Tax Solution Update Online

In order for you to receive the tax solution update and any future tax updates, you must activate Peachtree's Online Update and make sure you have an internet connection on the PC that you have Peachtree installed.

How to activate your software to automatically check for Online Tax Updates:

1. Open your company in Peachtree 2009 (or newer) software.
   
2. From Peachtree's Services menu, select Check for Updates.
   
3. In the Peachtree Online Update window that appears, enter a checkmark for Remind me to check for updates and enter 15 for the day(s) field.
   
   

   Note: We recommend that during the month of December, you check for updates at least every 5 days to make sure you are notified promptly of the January tax solution update.

4. Select Check Now.

   The Peachtree payroll tax solution will be listed in the Peachtree Online Update window similar to the following:

   

5. Place a checkmark next to the tax solution update and select Download.
   
6. Once the download is complete, select OK.
   
7. Close Peachtree 2009 (or newer) and all applications.
   
8. The Peachtree tax solution installation program will launch.
   
9. Follow the steps prompted by the installation program to complete the tax installation.
   
10. On the Setup Complete window, make sure you check the box that allows you to view information about this update, then click Finish. The Peachtree Tax Bulletin appears. Review the Tax Bulletin to get the detailed information about the tax changes included in this tax update.