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Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Patrick Peterson49 said:Hey, did you ever get an answer on that bolded part???
They didn't have any info at the NPR seminar today about when that new form is coming either, though word is it might even be retroactive... 🤣

The tip about how to code those non-cash pay invoices was actually pretty smart though...
I was thinking about setting up a separate cash drawer or a different business unit just so it doesn't get all tangled up with my other accounts...

The answer is: if you’re adding a fringe benefit calculation to the salary—something that applies to that specific month and repeats consistently every single month throughout the year (like a 1% imputed income for a company car)—then sure, it can all go on one list.
But if it's just some random fringe benefit popping up out of nowhere, once now and then whenever... I guess that can't go on the same list.
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Jessica Grant56 said:Alright, just a quick question here: what’s the counterparty for purchase price 710xxx?? Where can I toss a single cent so I can finally close out this account with a zero balance?

The balance will settle once you close out class 7, so just leave it be; there’s really no point moving it to extraordinary expenses.

Let’s draft an internal memo now. 🙂 (If things get confusing, we can hop off this virtual coffee break so people can actually breathe and grab a real coffee—or maybe a drink, if they feel like it).

Oracle is one software; Square is another. They "talk" to each other, sure, but they are separate programs, unlike modules you simply plug into Oracle.
In other words, everything is Oracle except for the Square system. That’s the main distinction being asked at the start: are you one or the other?
Moving on:
- If you have a Square system and run all payments through it—whether it's goods or services—that counts as one payment device, since the invoice numbers follow a continuous sequence.
However, if you process goods through Square, but use the Retail II module for specific tasks like generating a cash receipt, then that Cash Receipt Document becomes a second payment device (it's easiest if both share the same business location ID).
If you're also issuing R-Bills from Retail II, that makes it a third payment device within the same location.
Now, if you sell something via the Salesforce module using an Invoice Document, and later just transfer enough stock from retail so your inventory (the Roban module) hits zero, then that Invoice Document is a fourth payment device.
If you have another warehouse (in the Roban module) with its own inflows and outflows (like an Invoice or a Delivery Note), then that Invoice is a fifth payment device. It can still carry the same location ID if it's physically in the same spot; if it's at a different site, it gets a location ID of two, but the device number stays five, because Oracle won't allow duplicate payment device numbers even for separate locations.
If you issue a credit approval to a customer (from the Salesforce module), that's a sixth payment device, and so on, etc...

Once you've opened all those Documents as payment devices (the ones you actually use, obviously), the software will automatically generate the invoice sequence decision starting from 01/01/2013.

The only thing that matters is that before you create that decision, you need to go into every Document you've designated as a payment device and fill out the F10 parameters.

Alright, let's hear your take, but not here. 🙂
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Carol Price4 said:Jessica, you can totally split the VP into two separate areas (two warehouses) regardless of them being in the same room—then you'll end up with:

MP
1/1/1
2/1/1 ...

VP
1/2/2
2/2/2
3/2/2 ...one sequence
and
1/3/2
2/3/2
3/3/2...a second sequence

So basically, you have two areas under VP, but still just one terminal.

Maybe that works, but probably not for Jessica Grant56.

Come on, Jessica Grant56, since everyone’s already gathered here to hang out with you, just be specific. Stop using vague terms like MP or VP or "services"...

What are you actually using for billing?
A POS system?
Cash receipts?
An Invoice Document?
A Delivery Note?
Approvals?
A prepayment invoice?
A voided prepayment invoice?

Something else? ........

Just list exactly what you use so we can "construct" an internal workflow. I mean, from the physical locations down to the payment devices and the processors. 🙂
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Jessica Grant56 said:Is that really what they told you?? It sounds like a recipe for trouble once the first IRS audit hits and they start asking, "Who exactly gave you that advice?" But honestly, I'm leaning toward that same conclusion. Every other interpretation just feels like overcomplicating things and stripping away someone's right to run a business. And since you brought it up—what about the managing director? Are they allowed to issue invoices, and if so, what kind??

So, here's the thing... I tried setting up four different warehouses, but it's just not working. What I actually attempted was assigning a specific payment terminal to each warehouse—essentially saying they "share a virtual business space." In reality, though, it's all running off one single PC—the same one used for all the VPs and service invoices, which aren't subject to fiscalization.

When I asked Oracle to process that data—it just won't work. It simply refuses to accept the numbering logic, like having 1/1/1, then 1/2/1, then 1/2/1 again and so on. In practice, there are really only two billing spaces: one for Retail II where everything is fiscalized (that's Space 1, Register 1), and the second one for bookkeeping covers everything else. So, how do you think you're supposed to issue invoices from the exact SAME space? I don't think it's possible.

I know we were trying to bend the rules a little, but I'm still stuck... I'm probably going to have to take a hit on margins again. Dealing with so many low-cost items is a nightmare—it's almost an impossible mission. Anyway, tell me, what was the final takeaway if you remember? My memory is a bit fuzzy on this one...


You define the spaces however you want. The only rule is that you have to assign a different business space number to any satellite locations.
If I have multiple business activities at the exact same location, I don't need to split up the business spaces; it’s enough that the payment devices have different ID numbers (which is why Oracle "won't listen" to you).

You enter the actual stock levels, the machine runs the inventory, and it shows the surpluses and shortages...
Then it analyzes the deficit. It takes into account all the adjustments you made throughout the year, calculates the potential shrinkage, and subtracts what was already accounted for (though it won't count anything that an IRS agent witnessed).
Whatever is left over is considered an unauthorized shortage and is taxable.
The whole calculation is based on quantities. It takes the shortage (qty) compared to the sales outflow (qty) for every single item.
( 🙂 please don't start with me about what constitutes shrinkage, or I'm done talking. 🙂🙂 )
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Jessica Grant56 said:I think I just lost my mind.

I’m reading these posts and honestly, I can't stop laughing. I'm not saying a word about accounting software. We already tore that topic apart in detail last year in the dedicated thread. 🙂 🙂
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Patrick Peterson49 said:Hey, did you ever get an answer on that bolded part???
They didn't have any info at the NPR seminar today about when that new form is coming either, though word is it might even be retroactive... 🤣

The tip about how to code those non-cash pay invoices was actually pretty smart though...
I was thinking about setting up a separate cash drawer or a different business unit just so it doesn't get all tangled up with my other accounts...

As for the in-kind pay, they said it can still stay on one single pay stub, and they're talking in circles about the new forms. April 1st, July 1st, January 1st, 2014... then the IMF starts being vague again. It feels like maybe that retroactive thing is actually on the table.

For now, I’ve decided to sit tight for another two weeks, until the deadline for the regulation in the Federal Register.
It seems obvious that consulting firms have had eyes on this for ages and are probably suggesting improvements while things are being drafted, but apparently, there's a strict gag order until the official announcement. I get the feeling they already know plenty and are just keeping their mouths shut.

I'll be issuing invoices on behalf of clients—basically acting as their separate business entity, payment terminal, and operator using their company's SSN. That's how they explained it at the seminar.

And when I'm working for myself, there will definitely be a separate payment terminal (a completely different sequence of invoices).
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
ruggedcyclist74 said:We aren't all networked together anyway; everyone has their own individual computer and setup, so it shouldn't really matter, right?
The thing is, I can't exactly leave my workstation running when I head home for the night... 🙄

No network, no problem! 🙂
Maybe just get it done during work hours—during a break or something—when you don't actually need it.
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Henry Edwards33 said:That 😳

p.s.: Did you manage to sort out that little issue today?

Nope, I was stuck at a seminar all day.

I never lose anything 😍

Or at least, I'm never admitting that. ☕

Those documents with a zero in the ID shouldn't just vanish into thin air. I think you need to run through the list, or maybe try typing a 0 into the search field to make them pop up.

Mine vanished right when I was saving. The prompt asked if I wanted to save the file, I said yes, then the loading icon started spinning and suddenly everything just tanked and disappeared. 🤣

I once had an entry duplicate itself. Same serial number, same ID, everything. 🙂

I'll give it a shot first thing tomorrow. I'm heading home early 👋

What does everyone else do for a living?

So, I attended an IMF seminar today. I was hoping they might actually drop some knowledge regarding the changes to interest rates, or maybe offer more clarity on that much-hyped form that’s supposedly going to replace everything else. In the end? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
I really needed to hear how payroll calculations will shift starting this coming January, and if there are any hidden "gotchas" lurking in those new regulations once they officially go live.
Specifically—and I might be misinterpreting the updates to the contribution laws—it looks like I won't be able to list non-monetary compensation on the same pay stub as regular salary anymore. I need a definitive answer on that before the end of January.

(I suppose I'm somewhat satisfied, though. At least I figured out how to code the invoices for non-cash benefits for tax reporting purposes).
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
ruggedcyclist74 said:I’ve actually never tried doing it that way myself, so I think I’ll take a look at what you're talking about tomorrow—if I can't quite wrap my head around it, I might have to bug you for some clarification. :-))

Just give it a shot, it’s great! At least you can go home feeling like you actually accomplished something. 🙂
(Between us, it doesn't take that long—but nobody can be online while it's running, so might as well pair it with something else useful).
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
ruggedcyclist74 said:
I suppose I should have seen this coming, given how predictably things tend to unfold around here. It’s almost impressive, in a deeply underwhelming sort of way, how we manage to stumble into the same old patterns without even trying. One would think a bit of experience might lead to a different outcome, but clearly, I was being overly optimistic—a flaw I seem to carry with me quite consistently. kaže:
It seems like he’s still cutting through the noise, so I guess that means she’s officially gone?

There’s no way those documents with the zero prefix just vanished into thin air without a trace. I suspect they haven't actually disappeared; we likely just need to be a bit more methodical about how we hunt them down. My suggestion would be to run a thorough search through the directory, but also try manually inputting a zero into the document field to see if that forces the system to actually display them.

Honestly, I once had someone drive me absolutely up the wall with a situation involving a foundation assessment. The data was completely nonsensical—we were seeing figures that were either doubled or, even more bafflingly, dropping below zero. It was enough to make anyone lose their mind. I remember looking at certain entries where a negative value seemed to be doubling itself, yet when I tried to pull up the actual records to verify anything, they were nowhere to be found. It was like trying to track down a ghost in the system.

It wasn't until I finally wiped the slate clean—I can't even recall exactly how I managed to delete both of them—and started from scratch that things actually began to make sense.

I'd highly recommend running data compaction regularly. I usually trigger the process for all books (using the F3 tool) and just head home, letting the computer "work" in peace without getting in its way.
Or, when I'm installing a new version, I'll start the full book upgrade and head out for the day too. 😍
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Not sure how everyone else’s year is kicking off. For me, it’s been pretty quiet—and from what I can tell, most people around me
haven't exactly been throwing huge parties either.
Hopefully things start picking up some momentum, both professionally and generally, and that we actually manage to stay ahead of the curve with all these legislative shifts.
Mainly thinking about those reporting changes regarding payroll taxes and sales tax coming up this July.
We're a resilient bunch, I guess. 🙂
Proven that many times before. 😍
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Joining in on the congratulations! 🙂 🙂
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Jessica Grant56 said:Hey everyone—how’s it going? To all my fellow hard workers out there: are you feeling like you're grinding away for peanuts lately? Because if you are, it honestly feels like things are either staying the same or just getting worse. It’s like we take one step forward and two steps back! (!?!?!?)

I have a question for the veterans here: if an employee goes on disability after being out on long-term medical leave, I’d really like to pay them a severance package. But honestly, I’m a little lost on how much that actually works out to once you factor in taxes and all those other deductions. Should I just stick to the base amount of $2.75? Or is there room to be a bit more generous? He’s been with the company for 10 years total.

I figured I’d ask here first, so I don't bother anyone who might not know the specifics of payroll laws...

Here comes a representative of the proletariat, totally clueless... 🙂
Just give him everything you've got, specifically the $2667 (tax-free).
IRS and Tax Filing Issues in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
You don't need to keep logging in constantly. Just pull one out of the card reader, swap it for the other, make sure the right one is set as active, and then just select "sign with another certificate" to pick the one you want.
I didn't even set this up myself; I actually had an IT guy come over to get everything configured properly.
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Well, isn't that just lovely! Great suggestion. I guess we should toast to staying together for another hundred years, always sharing a drink whenever we can.

🙂
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
ruggedcyclist74 said:Looks like our chef is on strike again 😁


Man, here we go again. Another total mess. 😍
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Henry Edwards33 said:☕ ☕ ☕

I think I’m going to need a double shot of ☕
just to get through this morning.


Make it a double for me too!

☕
IRS and Tax Filing Issues in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
ironbear9 said:I would appreciate some assistance, though this may seem like a rather trivial inquiry.
I just attempted to submit my payroll data via the IRS portal for this month’s earnings (ID-8), but the application rejected the form, claiming it isn't intended for the first tax period. It seems to be implying I should have submitted the July payroll instead. Isn't the deadline for last month's filing August 15th, while the one I just attempted is due September 15th? I hope someone can make sense of this; I fear the heat is starting to cloud my judgment. Thank you.

That’s just the standard message you get when you try to file for a month that hasn't wrapped up yet. You're fine.
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Man, it feels incredible to just do absolutely nothing for once. 👋
Virtual Coffee Break - Chat in Business, Accounting & Taxes ·
Carol Ward3 said:Hi there! Yesterday, my preschool-aged son asked me something quite unexpected: Mom, how do you say a number that has a one followed by five hundred zeros?
I found myself completely stumped, so I was wondering if anyone here might have a somewhat meaningful way to explain such a question to a child.

Yeah, try having kids!
amberbadger17 would probably just call it a "one-five-hundred-zero-er" 🙂

thank God my girls weren't into math numbers.

I tried to remember how many zeros I can actually handle before losing it, and I didn't get very far (maybe ten zeros on a thirteen).
There's no other way—it's either ten to the five-hundredth power or a "one-five-hundred-zero-er." 😍