Sales Tax Changes in the New Year

2014 is here, and so are quite a few sales tax changes. Connecticut even has a few to offer, including new online filing requirements, and a revocation of Special Notice 92(19) that may impact use tax for mail order sellers. To help save you the tedious task of looking up significant sales tax-related changes that are taking place this month, our partners at Avalara have put together a guide to state sales tax changes in the new year. Please contact Michelle at 860.399.4215 x.202 or Lisa at 860.399.4215 x.216 to get your copy.

And what about the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (MFA)? The MFA was a bill passed by the Senate in 2013 that could give states the authority to make remote businesses collect sales tax, including those who conduct business over the internet, via phone or mail order catalog. While the MFA has languished in the House, remote sales are exploding and the rise of online shopping has cut into state and local sales tax revenue. As a result, many states are looking for ways to impose sales and use tax collection requirements on out-of-state retailers.

While the impact of Connecticut’s revocation of Special Notice 92(19) remains to be seen, and it is hard to guess what changes may be in store for later in 2014, it is wise to be prepared. An automated sales tax solution, can help companies prepare for changes on the horizon. For more information, join us for one of our upcoming webinars co-hosted with Avalara:

• Pt 1: “Profile of a Sales Tax Audit: Who’s Next?” Tues, Jan 14th, 3:30pm

• Pt 2: “Leveraging Technology to Simplify Sales Tax” Thurs, Feb 13th, 3:30pm

A New Year Wish for You!

Wishing you a year that brings good friends, good health, good luck, good things!

We at CMS would like to thank you for making 2013 a great year. We greatly appreciate your business, support, loyalty, and friendship. We look forward to a mutually beneficial and rewarding 2014 together.

Happy New Year.

Warmest regards,
From The Entire CMS Team

In observance of the New Year holiday, please be advised that CMS will be closing at 1:00 pm (eastern) on Tuesday, December 31st. We will also be closed New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1st and re-opening at 8:30 am (eastern) on Thursday, January 2nd.

"Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties." - Helen Keller

Avalara makes complicated 1099 reporting easy.

Learn how you can take the hassle out of your annual 1099 reporting process. Avalara 1099 helps to strealine the entire 1099 process in three easy steps:

1) Add your 1099 Data
2) Validate Your Vendor Information
3) Submit Your Data to the IRS on Time That's it.

Everything else - including printing, mailing, and filing - is handled for you by Avalara.

For more information,contact Lisa at 860-399-4215 x.202 or via e-mail at lmaxwell@cmsct.com

It's Coming.....Year-End is on it's way!

BOOK YOUR CONSULTANT TODAY.

Wrapping Up Year-End Has Never Been So Easy.
A Little Extra Pre-Planning Now Will Help To Make Your Year-End Less Stressful.

Schedule time today for CMS to assist with your year-end preparations, creation of new companies, module closing and W-2's, 1099's and tax table updates.

Appointments for Year-End Processing are booking up quickly.
Avoid Surprises: Book Your Appointment Today!
Computer Management Services (CMS) can provide you with the tools you need during the year-end hustle and bustle to stay well informed and ahead of the game.

Call Michelle Laudano at 860.399.4215 or contact her at mlaudano@cmsct.com to reserve your time or to obtain your free Year-End Planning Guide.

Happy Thanksgiving from Computer Management

Thanksgiving is a day to recognize the richness of our lives and a time to remember special people like you. We would like to thank you for your continued business, support, and friendship.

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

"When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others." - Dalai Lama

Holiday Pumpkin-Chocolate Strudel

Prep time:15 min
Total time: 55 min
Servings:16

Ingredients

1 package (4 oz) cream cheese 1 large egg yolk, plus 1 yolk mixed with some water for an egg splash 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on package 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans Powdered Sugar

Steps

Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie sheet with parchment paper.In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 egg yolk, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and pumpkin until blended. Stir chocolate chips into cream cheese mixture. Chill 10 minutes. On cutting board, unroll one pie crust. Sprinkle crust evenly with granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of the pecans. Spread half of cream cheese mixture in a strip across top of crust. Starting at filled edge, roll dough into a log. Place log on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining crust and filling.Mix 1 egg yolk with water. Brush logs with egg wash; sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake 30 to 40 minutes until crisp and golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; slice ends off each roll. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. To serve, slice each roll into 1-inch slices.


In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, please be advised that CMS will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. CMS will re-open on Monday, December 2 at 8:30 am.

Increase Sales and Customer Service

SAGE CRM: Discover how it can benefit your business - Accelerate Sales - Target Marketing - Exceptional Service - Social CRM - Email Marketing - Mobile CRM JOIN US for a FREE WEBCAST - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th at 3:30 pm Customers today expect companies to know what they want and when they want it. They want to be heard and to influence the decision making. Customer relationship management (CRM) is much more than a Sales Force Automation tool. It is also marketing automation and customer service software which helps a business understand their customers as well as potential prospects' needs and requirements and enables them to effectively get closer and "connect" with them. To register or for more information, please contact Michelle Laudano at 860.399.4215 x.202 / mlaudano@cmsct.com Register Today!

November Events @ CMS

As November rolls in, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Here at CMS, we have planned several events that will broaden your knowledge. We have a cornucopia of happenings this month which will provide you with the abundance and nourishment to utilize your solution to its fullest potential.  Remember, CMS is your source for Sage 100 products and services.
 
Thank you once again for your readership and making our monthly events so successful.
 
As a thank-you, we are offering a raffle at the end of the month. All you have to do is answer this question with the correct answer and e-mail it to lmaxwell@cmsct.com.
 

How many days did the first Thanksgiving celebrations last?

 
Please use the subject line: Turkey Trivia. We will gather all correct answers and choose the winner on November 29th. Good luck!

Join Us for Our Free Sage 100 Events

Special Webcasts:
Tuesday, 11/12 at 3 pm Sage Inventory Advisor will put Sales, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Data to Work. 

Thursday, 11/14 at 3 pm PaperlessPLUS, an INTEGRATED document management and workflow solution.  

Tuesday, 11/19 at 3:30 pm Sage CRM can make the most out of sales opportunities, deliver excellent customer service, identify and target the right people to help you measure the success of marketing campaigns.

For more event details, click here or to register, call Michelle at 860.399.4215 x202. **All events are eastern time zone.