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While you're busy running your business, we're continuously improving Sage 50 to help you be more productive and efficient.

Robust desktop functionality, connected to the cloud

Sage 50 combines the power and productivity of a trusted desktop solution with secure online capabilities2. Loaded with standard features:

  • Automated bank feeds—reduce data entry errors and reconcile your bank account by linking to your bank.
  • Improved data security— screen-level user access and bank-level online protection.
  • Track income and manage expenses—understand what is owed to you, and how much your company owes. Analyze and perform ‘what if’ scenarios.
  • Enjoy integration with Microsoft 365—to sync and manage Outlook contacts, upload and store receipts and invoices and securely share and store your data from anywhere, at any time, and from any connected device1.

Free training modules in Sage University

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.
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We want you to take full advantage of everything your Sage 50 software can do for you. Visit Sage online support resources to: 

Don't forget, your Sage 50 subscription includes automatic delivery of the latest features and updates!

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v2021.1

Addition of FFCRA tracking

This release includes payroll enhancements to better manage and track various types of compensation including amounts related to the COVID-19 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) :


  • Expansion of Pay Types to accommodate additional fields needed by businesses, including those for FFCRA
  • Easy extraction and automatic population of Sick and Family Leave amounts to Form 941 Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return
Learn more about version 2021.1Watch the 2021.1 What's New video

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AutoEntry Integration

AutoEntry makes it easy for you to eliminate manual data entry tasks, such as entering expenses, invoices, payments, bills, receipts, and bank statements into Sage 501.

Using the Sage 50 integration with AutoEntry, you can:

  • Capture and extract data from invoices, payments, bills, receipts and bank statements seamlessly and publish them directly into Sage 50.
  • Eliminate errors by automatically categorizing expenses and syncing invoices to matching purchase orders.
  • Keep your books up to date using the AutoEntry mobile app to scan or take photos of the documents you want to sync with Sage 50 and let AutoEntry capture details such as description, quantity, and price.

Learn more about Sage 50 integration with AutoEntry.

Memorized Purchase Invoices
Save time and reduce repetitive data entry tasks with memorized transactions that now include Purchase Invoices. Enter and save common transactions and use them repeatedly.
Sage ID - a single login to access all your connected services
Sage ID is a single login that lets you securely access the connected services available with your Sage 50 subscription.  You have secure authentication to connected services without the need to enter emails and passwords for individual connected services—such as Remote Data Access (formerly Sage Drive), Bank Feeds, or Invoice Payments.
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Hover your mouse over an Item or Job ID field to view details in a popup.  View the entire Item or Job ID as well as any associated Assemblies/Phase and Cost Codes.
Ship To Name for Customer Lists
The Ship To Name now appears on the Customer Management tab for Sales Invoices, Sales Orders, Quotes, Item Sales History by Customer, and Proposals making it easy to filter or group invoices, orders, quotes, or proposals by Ship to Name.
Sage Drive is now Remote Data Access

New name, same convenient access to your company data from anywhere you have Sage 50 installed. The new name removes confusion around its capabilities so you can focus on your business. With Remote Data Access, you can:

  • Stay productive, at home or on-the-go.
  • Collaborate on your books with a colleague or your CPA.
  • Avoid data loss with risky transfer services or storing your data to a USB.

We will continue to add product enhancements based on your feedback in the next release. Until then please keep sharing your feedback, suggestions, and ideas in the Sage City Ideation area.

Learn more about version 2021.1Watch the 2021.1 What's New video

To add or update a credit card via the Portal, refer to the How to Update/Add New Credit Card via the Portal article in Sage Knowledgebase.

To manually run a program upgrade if it doesn't start by itself, refer to the After downloading the program nothing happens article in Sage Knowledgebase.

To run a backup, follow the instructions on the How do I create or make a backup? article in Sage Knowledgebase.

To setup a scheduled backup, follow the instructions on the How do I perform an automatic backup? article in Sage Knowledgebase.

To setup a scheduled backup, follow the instructions on the How do I perform an automatic backup? article in Sage Knowledgebase.

Choose the appropriate link for your configuration on the installation instruction page of the Sage Knowledgebase.

Locate the serial number inside your Sage 50 product
  1. Click Help
  2. Select About Sage 50 Accounting from the top toolbar

The currently registered serial number for the product will display.

Locate the serial number outside the Sage 50 product.

Refer to the serial number page in the Sage Knowledgebase.

To install updates, follow the instructions on the How to manually install updates page in the Sage Knowledgebase.

To assist you with running your business remotely, refer to the Preparations you can make to continue to run your business during uncertain times article in Sage Knowledgebase.

To download a company shared with Remote Data Access (formerly Sage Drive), follow the instructions on the How do I download a company shared with Remote Data Access (formerly Sage Drive) page in the Sage Knowledgebase.

Connect, automate, and integrate

Your Sage 50 subscription offers you the power of automation and the accessibility of full integration with Microsoft 365.

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Automated bank feeds

Automate the import of your bank and credit card transaction, and automatically reconcile the activity to your custom rules.
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AutoEntry integration

AutoEntry automatically captures your bills, invoices and receipts and inputs them in Sage 50 Accounting1.
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Microsoft 365 integration

Work anywhere, any time with Sage 50, and gain expanded access and additional capabilities by integrating with Microsoft 3651.
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Hidden gems

Boost your productivity with these high value, but often underutilized, Sage 50 features.
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Webinar hub

Register for upcoming Sage 50 webinars and view past webinars on-demand.
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Sage Expert Services

Get scheduled access to expert help. Our experts can assist you with complex inquiries that are outside of the scope of your service plan.
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Sage 50 Quantum

Employ industry-specific functionality for construction, manufacturing, and distribution. Benefit from the increased capacity you need for users and data without having to learn an entirely new program.
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Sage University

On-demand learning topics and comprehensive instructor-led classes help you master the best techniques to put Sage 50 to work for you.
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Sage Marketplace

Extend the power of Sage 50, grow your business and make life easier with lots of connected apps.

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Whether you're reconciling transactions, managing your people, or performing data entry tasks, Sage has a cloud-empowered solution that's right for you.

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Sage Business Cloud Accounting

Work from anywhere, anytime. Enjoy small business accounting with cloud-native features like invoicing, cash flow, payments and more.
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Sage HR

Attract, retain, and engage your people from anywhere with easy-to-use, cloud-enabled HR software.
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AutoEntry

Use your phone to snap a pic and automatically import bills, receipts and invoices into Sage 50.
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Interested in learning how Sage can help your business? Call and speak with a Sage expert today!

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  1. Requires additional purchase.
  2. Minimum one-year commitment required. To ensure continuous service, Sage 50 Accounting is only available on an automatically renewing subscription. The subscription plan is an annual subscription with a lease to the software license; therefore, you can only use the license while you are on the plan. You may terminate any of the plans at any time with 30 days’ advance notice to Sage; however, if you terminate your subscription plan or if your subscription payment is not received, you will have read-only access to your data, and full program functionality will not be restored until you have brought your account current. The subscription plan requires that you be on the most current version of the software to continue your subscription. May not be combined with any other offers.
  3. Requires Sage Drive, which is only available to customers on the latest release of Sage 50 Accounting and requires a computer with Internet Explorer 10, Firefox, or Chrome and a high-speed Internet connection. Sage 50 data may be fully accessed from more than one device at a time by one individual each and there are limits as to the amount of data that can be accessed. Additional fees are required for full access for more than one simultaneous remote user. Data access is subject to Internet provider network availability and occasional downtime due to system and server maintenance. Requires a license to Microsoft Office 365 Business Premium in order to access data on mobile devices. 

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