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Installation & Upgrade Guide 2020-21

IMPORTANT: READ THIS FIRST

 

This document explains what you need to know to setup Payroll Premier 2020/21. We strongly recommend you read through this document before installing to ensure that the process is as smooth as possible.

  


System Requirements

 

  • At least 1.8Ghz Intel Pentium IV (or equivalent)
  • 2GB RAM

Minimum

  • 500Mhz Pentium II (or equivalent)
  • At least 256MB RAM for a single user and at least 512MB RAM for multiple concurrent users
  • For Windows 8, 10 users: 1.2Ghz Intel Pentium III (or equivalent) and 1GB RAM
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 operating system. Windows 7 is no longer supported
  • 1GB of disk space (additional space required for company files)
  • At least 256-colour SVGA Video
  • Optimised for 1024x768 screen resolution
  • All online features require a internet connection. Broadband recommended

 


Additional Notes:

 

  • Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 must be logged in as Administrator to install and run Payroll Premier 2020/21.
  • The default folder for installations of Payroll Premier 2020/21 is ‘C:\QPROLLV29’. However if
  • you choose to install Payroll Premier 2020/21 other than the default location, it must be installed in a folder other than “\Program Files” due to internal requirements of the Windows 8 and Windows 10 operating systems.
  • While Payroll Premier 2020/21 works on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 operating systems, the system requirements for those operating systems exceed the requirements for Payroll Premier 2020/21. The requirements above are what Payroll Premier 2020/21 requires and do not reflect what each operating system requires to run properly.
  • Payroll Premier allows payslips to be emailed to employees. Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 users need to have Microsoft Outlook 2010, 2013 or 2016 installed. You may need to run Outlook as Administrator in Windows to use this functionality.

 


 

If you need assistance

For help with this installation, upgrading or configuring Payroll Premier for your business, you can contact a Reckon Accredited Professional Partner. To find a professional partner in your area, please click here.

  


Information for Existing Users of Payroll Premier

  


Changes for 2020/21

Payroll Premier 2020/21 includes new compliance changes including updated PAYG Tax Tables and State Payroll Tax rates.

PAYG Tax tables

Payroll Premier 2020/21 contains the new tax tables for student based payments. HELP and SFSS based payments use the same PAYG tax tables now due to the change to STSL (Study Training Support Loan) based tax tables. It is recommended you move all employees set to SFSS, to HELP based tables.

  


Payment Summaries

If you are not reporting to Single Touch Payroll and still using payment summaries, it is recommended that you print or email your payment summaries from Payroll Premier 2019/20 before upgrading to 2020/21.

  


Last Minute Release Notes

When installing Payroll Premier 2020/21 you will see the last-minute release notes in the 2nd screen in the installation wizard. We strongly recommend you read those notes before you start using the program.

Ensure you do not uninstall older versions of Payroll Premier before installing Payroll Premier 2020/21. These versions are required so that the new version can detect files which require upgrading.

  


Before you upgrade

Complete all tasks for 2019/20

Before upgrading your data file you need to open your existing version of Payroll Premier and:

  1. Process all pays where the date falls before 1 July 2020
  2. Make at least one backup of your company file(s)

If you have used the Setup Network Data Path function to move your company file from the default location, you may have memorised reports that you want to keep. Before upgrading, you must move your company file back to the default data folder.

  1. Go to the File menu and click Setup Network Data Path
  2. Browse to the default Data folder on the same machine (eg C:\QPRollV28\Data)
  3. Clear Use Existing Files Located At The Server Path and Click Save. You can save the company file back to the network data path after upgrading.

 

If you have moved your company file to a network location by following this article.
You also must read this article before upgrading.

 


Determine your upgrade path

Find your current Payroll Premier version in the list below and check the upgrade path. If there is a X in the row for your current version then you can upgrade directly to Payroll Premier 2020/21

Follow the upgrade instructions carefully.

Your Current Version

 

Payroll Premier 2019/20

X

Payroll Premier 2018/19

Payroll Premier 2019/20*

Payroll Premier 2017/18

Payroll Premier 2018/19*

Payroll Premier 2016/17

Payroll Premier 2017/18*

Payroll Premier 2015/16

Payroll Premier 2016/17*

Payroll Premier 2014/15

Payroll Premier 2015/16*

Payroll Premier 2013/14

Payroll Premier 2014/15*

Payroll Premier 2012/13

Payroll Premier 2013/14*

Payroll Premier 2011/12

Payroll Premier 2012/13*

Payroll Premier 2010/11

Payroll Premier 2011/12*

Payroll Premier 2009/10

Payroll Premier 2010/11*

Payroll Premier 2008/09

Payroll Premier 2009/10*

 

*Denotes you will need to perform a setup upgrade through an intermediate version of Payroll Premier to upgrade your data file. For example:

If you are upgrading from Payroll Premier 2018/19 you will need to first upgrade to the Payroll Premier 2019/20 trial before install and upgrading to Payroll Premier 2020/21.

  


Upgrading from Payroll Premier 2019/20

 

  1. Make a backup of your company file
  2. Close any applications running in the background on your PC including any anti-virus that may interfere with the installation process. Once Payroll Premier is installed you can re- enable your anti-virus software
  3. Double click Setup.exe which you downloaded from the Reckon Members Area
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions
    For Payroll Premier 2020/21 the default install location is C:\QPRollV29. You can choose to install Payroll Premier in any folder you like however you should avoid installing Payroll Premier in the “Program Files” and “Program Files (x86)” folder.
  5. After Payroll Premier is installed on your PC, open the program and follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade your data file. If the upgrade wizard does not start automatically go to the Wizard menu and click Upgrade from a previous version.
  6. Follow the onscreen instructions

 

  


Network Data Path

As part of the upgrade process, Payroll Premier 2020/21 places your new data file in the directory you choose under \QPRollV29\Data.

You can copy this data file along with reports and tax scales, to a network data path (see user guide for details).

You may wish to view your old data file in your previous Payroll Premier version for comparison purposes. If so make sure you use a new folder at the network data path for 2020/21. That way you will not overwrite the contents of the old network data path folder.

 

 

After Upgrading Register Payroll Premier To register Payroll Premier:

  1. Go to the Activities menu and click Register Payroll Premier. The Register Payroll Premier Wizard opens
  2. Follow the onscreen instructions

The Wizard will guide you through the registration process.


Review information in your data file

It is important you carefully review your data file after upgrading. In particular check your:

  • Award setup
  • Super Funds list
  • Preferences/Super – Statutory Super Percentage
  • Preferences/Tax – Low Rate Threshold


Check State Payroll Tax

Payroll Premier 2020/21 contains the State Payroll Tax rates as of 30/05/2020. You should regularly check for further state payroll tax changes in the online menu of Payroll Premier 2020/21. If there has been a update for your state or territory, go to the Lists menu and click Payroll Tax Scales to manually update the State Payroll Tax rates.

 


EMPDUPE File Update

The term “EMPDUPE File” is the name given by the ATO for the annual PAYG report, which is to be submitted no later than 15th of August each year. However a business is able to submit the file anytime after June 30th. Please note that if you have reported via Single Touch Payroll in the 2019/20 financial year you should not submit a EMPDUPE report. If you have further questions about EMPDUPE and Single Touch Payroll please contact the ATO.

  


 

Uninstalling your previous version

If you wish to uninstall your previous version of Payroll Premier, follow the steps below:

 

  1. Go to the Windows Start Menu find your old Payroll Premier version and then select Uninstall Payroll Premier
  2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the uninstall process.

 


Information for New Users Of Payroll Premier

 

Installing your new Payroll Premier 2020/21 software

It’s easy to install Payroll Premier 2020/21. Just follow the steps below and the onscreen instructions:

  1. Close any applications currently running on your computer, including any virus protection programs and disconnect from the internet. Virus protection programs may interfere with the installation process. After you have installed Payroll Premier you can re-enable your anti- virus software.
  2. Click Setup.exe downloaded from the Reckon Website
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions

 

  


Running Payroll Premier for the first time

 

Note: When installing Payroll Premier on Windows 8 or Windows 10: The default folder for the installation of Payroll Premier 2020/21 is C:\QPRollv29. You can choose to install Payroll Premier in any folder you like, however you should avoid installing Payroll Premier in the “Program Files” folder and the “Program Files (x86)” folder.

To open Payroll Premier:

  • Go to the Windows Start Menu, find Payroll Premier 2020/21 and then click Payroll Premier 2020/21

 


 

Register Payroll Premier

You have 21 days after installing Payroll Premier to register the program. To register Payroll Premier:

  1. Go to the Activities menu and click Register Payroll Premier
  2. Follow the onscreen instructions

The wizard will guide you through the registration process.

  


 

Getting Help

There are several ways you can learn about how to use Payroll Premier

  • 2020/21
    • Payroll Premier User Guide
      • This provides a conceptual overview of the program. It is enough to get you started with the understanding of how Payroll Premier can support your business.
    • Q-Card
      • This is a small yellow window of information that displays in the toolbar and helps you complete tasks in the window that is currently open. You can enable or disable Q-Cards from the Help menu.

 


Get the latest State Payroll Tax Rates

Payroll Premier contains the latest PAYG Tax scales for the 2020/21 financial year. You can check the latest State Payroll Tax updates by following the link for your state or territory in the Online menu of Payroll Premier 2020/21. If there has been a update to the rate in your state or territory, go to the Lists menu and click Payroll Tax Scales to manually update your State Payroll Tax scales.

 

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