We’re pleased to announce the release of Sage 50 Construction 2010 and Sage 200 Construction 2010 today.

 Sage Construction welcomes the new improved Client Billing module. Client Billing is effectively sales invoices for the construction industry, it’s always been present in Sage Construction however it has been re-written to improve usability. The replacement Client Billing module simplifies the production of sales documents, adds flexibility, improves integration and adds some new features.

 And there’s more

 These latest releases of Sage 50 and 200 Construction have more to offer than just Client Billing. Both versions offer several other enhancements such as:

• VAT on applications
• Cumulative billing with nominal, VAT and stock codes
• Cumulative and non cumulative billing to multiple client accounts on one contract
• Multiple numbering sequences for sales documents
• New stop functions
• Improved integration
• New improved user interface
• Simplified navigation
• Simplified data entry

For further information please call us on 0845 25766905

Back in November 2008, the Chancellor announced in his Pre-Budget Report that the standard rate of VAT would be reduced to 15% on 1^st December 2008.  The 15% rate is due to end on 31^st December 2009, and from 1^st January 2010 it will revert to 17.5%.

This is one of three key changes instigated by HMRC that will soon be in effect – all of which will affect small businesses.  So from 12^th October 2009 right up until the end of the year, Sage’s Small Business Division will be contacting users of Sage software, to provide support for the following HMRC changes:

• Reversion of VAT rate to 17.5% from 1^st January 2010
  Further details on the VAT rate change can be found at the HMRC website here
• New format for the EC Sales List, new reporting frequencies and shorter deadlines for reporting
  Full details of the changes and the qualification criteria for EC Sales List submissions can be found at the HMRC website here
• Changes to VAT filing
  Find out which businesses will have to submit their VAT returns online at the HMRC website here

As you probably already know, filing VAT returns online will become compulsory for the majority of  VAT registered companies from 31^st March 2010.

Ledger Services have teamed up with Sage to offer all of our existing customers, web based presentations to help you to understand:

• What is happening and when
• How to register with HMRC for online filing
• How to run a VAT return in Sage including:

-          What checks to make before you run the return

-          How to run the return and check the figures it is calculating

-          Making adjustments to the return before submission

-          How to reconcile the figures to Sage

-          Submitting the return using HMRC electronic gateway

-          Paying monies due to HMRC via Sage e-banking system.

•  Reviewing previously submitted VAT returns

If you are interested in attending an online presentation with a Sage 50 expert from Sage, please use the contact form to register your interest, we will then schedule a number of sessions according to levels interest, you can then chose which is the most appropriate.