Sage 50 combines the power and productivity of a trusted desktop solution with secure online capabilities.2 It's loaded with standard features:
Learning packages designed to guide you—recorded and live virtual, instructor-led training options.
Register for complimentary training. Whether you're new to Sage 50 or a seasoned pro, there's something for anyone who wants to learn more about what Sage 50 can do.
With Payroll added to your Sage 50 Accounting software, you can easily pay employees anytime with the most up-to-date payroll tax calculations. Sage 50 Accounting Payroll allows you to:
2026
Payroll Updates
Payroll tax updates for January 1, 2026 and other payroll reporting enhancements are included in this release.
* You need a service plan that includes payroll.
Automate vendor transactions with AI Document Capture
Save time and reduce errors with AI-powered AP automation. Sage 50 now intelligently extracts, classifies, and enters your accounts payable transactions—right inside the product. (Requires an active cloud subscription.)
Get paid faster with Sage Connect
Collect payments anytime, anywhere through the Customer Account Portal. Payments made in the portal are automatically recorded in Sage 50, helping you get paid faster and spend less time reconciling. (Requires an active cloud subscription.)
Assign a new data owner
You can now easily change the sysadmin email and assign a new data owner for connected services, giving you more flexibility when team members or responsibilities change.
Reuse serial numbers for future upgrades
Annual updates just got easier. Starting with the 2026.0 release, active subscribers can reuse their serial numbers and activation codes in future versions—no more re-entering each year.
Improved error messaging
We've made error messages clearer and more descriptive to help you troubleshoot and resolve issues faster.
Resolved issues
2025
With Sage Connect integration, you can now enable users to access a PDF copy of invoice created in Sage 50. Customers can also view the PDF copies in the Customer Account Portal.
Payroll tax updates for January 1, 2025 and other payroll reporting enhancements are included in this release.
* You need a service plan that includes payroll.
Give your customers access to Sage Connect Customer Account Portal to view invoices and make payments anytime, anywhere. This portal empowers your business to get paid faster, reconcile statements, and email payment reminders.
We've introduced new company types to differentiate between live, active company files and copies used for backups, reporting, or testing new features. This ensures that only the most up-to-date version of your company data is synchronized with your connected services.
2024
Sage 50 accountants can now connect and manage clients' data in one place.
We have made improvements to meet FINTRAC reporting requirements, helping you stay compliant with regulations.
We've enhanced PIER Report and Employee Summary reports with CPP2 and QPP2 information.
With an increased number of incomes and deductions as well as deduction types in payroll settings, Sage 50 gives you the flexibility to process payroll confidently.1
Connect Sage HR to deliver tools your employees use to access their payslips and manage their information whenever, wherever they are. Free your time by skipping manual HR tasks while also keeping employee records organized and secure.1
Automate manual processes and run your business more efficiently. With Sage AP Automation, Sage 50 customers enjoy clearer visibility into invoices, improved cash management, and payment accuracy.
