The Best Time to Switch to a New Payroll System

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Winter is here, and whether you are used to cold or hot weather, there are holidays and gatherings to look forward to — and for businesses, it means gearing up for end-of-year planning. The end of the year a great time to sit down, think through the last year of business, and evaluate what is working, and what could be working better.

Major changes like switching your organization’s payroll software might come up in yearly planning sessions. Naturally, the best time to switch to a new payroll system is at the turn of the fiscal year. So, it may be time to investigate your options, settle on a final choice, and begin to prepare for the switchover.

Preparing for new growth

As the new year approaches, it’s time to prepare for new growth. If you expect to expand in the new year, it can be the perfect opportunity to invest in a new payroll system that meets your expanding needs. That might mean turning to a payroll software that offers the flexibility and adaptability you need as you grow — or it might mean finding a payroll software that can handle your company’s needs, whatever they may be.

CenterPoint Payroll software’s features allow you to easily manage payroll for as many employees as you expect to need — our software offers unlimited companies and employees, meaning it can fit the needs of organizations both large and small and scale up or down as needed. If you’re planning on taking your business or organization into another state, we even offer the option to adjust for multiple states and even multiple companies.

Taxes are approaching

With the end of the year approaching, taxes are naturally on all of our minds — and you might even feel a little stressed about the prospect of filing. While that might seem normal, the right payroll software can actually streamline your recordkeeping and make filing your business’s taxes easier than ever before.

CenterPoint Payroll software offers an array of tax-related functionalities that can seamlessly convert your payroll records into pre-filled tax forms at the click of a button. Our payroll software offers easy transfer to a wide variety of state and federal forms, including the annual 943 form, the quarterly 941 form, W-2 forms, 1099 forms, and more.

Even more importantly, your State and Federal tax forms can be printed on plain paper, or e-filed. Alternatively, employee copies of these documents can be printed and mailed to the relevant employees for you, all of which are accessible from within CenterPoint Payroll.

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Transferring to a new payroll system can feel like a major shift, and you might understandably be nervous about it. What if it takes time to get used to the new system, and what if that makes running your organization more challenging in the meantime? After all, even with the most intuitive software, it can sometimes feel like a big learning curve.

Finding a payroll software provider who understands these concerns is important. At Red Wing Software, we’re here to help you every step of the way. We offer Customer Care Memberships with time-tested, exemplary service. Not only that, but we also offer a wide variety of in-person and web-based training classes and programs, to make sure you know exactly how to get the most out of your payroll software. We’re committed to making sure your transition is as smooth as possible.

Making the final decision

Switching payroll software is a serious decision, and one that requires careful thinking. We’re here to help you make the decision that’s best for your business. For a free and detailed guide about switching from basic to advanced payroll software, click here. Our guide will walk you through the decision-making process, providing helpful checklists, comparisons, and important factors to consider when making your choice.

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